Just Saved a Dog

I was walking Gabe and saw a dog running and sniffing. No collar. A Portuguese Water dog. I observed for a minute to see if he/she would go back home, but no, just sniffing and running free. I run back home with Gabe, unclip his collar and take off after the water dog. Run thru my subdivision yelling "sit" and throwing treats. Dog keeps running, then across a busy road that people drive too fast on. I ran across the road chasing dog and people are slamming on brakes, asking if they can help.(There are a lot of good people when they see someone running with an open collar and leash).

I ran chasing dog, lost him/her in the edge of the subdivision-what do I do? Stand silent and listen, other dogs barking-go run fast I see dog sitting in driveway up close to the house. Maybe I can trap dog! But no, a bark and the door opens and a lady's head comes out with the look of bewilderment on her face.

"Buster" she says and who are you? I am the person that is trying to save your dog!! Breathing heavy from the running and it is cold and I am old (67) The family comes out of the house and from Pakistan. The family is so nice to me.

We started talking and they had a black lab before this dog, died of a spleen mass. I told them about my Cracker and we all hugged and cried. The Mother called me an angel.

So glad it turned out OK. Maybe that dog was leading you so you could make new friends.

Thank you.

Ugh did they even know that their dog got out? A few years ago I was out for a jog when i came across a black lab wondering around the road. It came over to me. Looked to be a senior. I called the number on the tag. I told the owner that I found their dog on the road. They're like "oh. He always walks outside. " I said, "you're dog is walking ON THE ROAD. Come get him." They got him and kinda were annoyed that I called. Like it's a regular thing their dog does. Some people...


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So happy that the dog got back home safe and sound. Thank you for stopping to help him, and agree I think it was meant for you to find new friends.

[QUOTE=annkie;149740]Ugh did they even know that their dog got out? A few years ago I was out for a jog when i came across a black lab wondering around the road. It came over to me. Looked to be a senior. I called the number on the tag. I told the owner that I found their dog on the road. They're like "oh. He always walks outside. " I said, "you're dog is walking ON THE ROAD. Come get him." They got him and kinda were annoyed that I called. Like it's a regular thing their dog does. Some people...

No they had no idea he was out-maybe that is was upset me a little and I schooled them in awareness of a valued family member. They were well aware of it from previous dogs, but I just reinforced the idea. They agreed more vigilance was needed by all members of the family.

But they were super nice people and I went over the crating procedures when workmen come to the house also. They had not been using the crate for some time. I told them it was the dog's sanctuary in times of stress also and they agree.

Overall a very good discuss of dog behavior and people responsibility and they were very open to it.

A good day indeed for all involved and I got a little more exercise than I planned for that morning.

Wow—thank you! You rock!

You are an angel. I think most of us here already knew that. :) They sound like pretty nice people too.