Coming across, stray dogs can be heartbreaking.
But what if we can do something to make it all better?
There are several things you can do in this case!
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Keep reading to learn what to do.
Is someone looking for this dog?
Some stray dogs are lost.
The owners might feel devastated about it.
After all, how would you feel if you lost your pet?
So, if you encounter a stray dog, think about this before everything else.
Dogs lost for a long time can look skinny, dehydrated, and injured.
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They can also look like this if they were mistreated.
You will know if the dog was mistreated if it is afraid of you for no reason.
This is the second important step! Can you see ID tags or tattoos?
They can be inside the dog’s ear or on the inner legs.
If you find them, you will know this is someone else’s dog that is probably lost.
You can look around and see if there are posters.
If someone has lost a dog, there will probably be many posters.
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The local paper can also help you while searching.
If you do not find the owners this way, then you can try with the third step.
What does the law say about stray dogs?
Law rules are different in different countries.
Mostly it would be best if you turned stray animals to the local animal shelter.
Owners probably go there to look for their lost pets first.
They also scan the microchips here, and this can tell you a lot.
If you are not sure what to do, always stray dogs there.
People who work there will tell you what to do next.
What else can I do to help the dog?
Why not make posters?
This can help owners find their dogs easily.
It would be best if you had the picture of the dog and your number.
The more posters you use, the better.
Someone will probably notice what they need to.
If the owner does not see the posters, perhaps someone else will.
That can be a neighbor of the owner or someone who knows this person.
Can I keep the dog in my house?
This is a great idea. Dogs can only stay in the shelter for several days, so your house is perfect.
Maybe it will take time to find the owner.
Maybe there are no owners at all.
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However, it would help if you were sure that you have everything the dog needs.
Here are some basics: food, clean water, and maybe toys.
Also, do you live alone? Maybe your family members will mind.
If they do not, then you can take the dog home.
These are five crucial things you need to know about.
Just check out if the dog is lost.
See if there are ID tags or tattoos.
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Think about the law and all the things you can do to help.
You will not just help the dog and the owners.
You will also feel good about yourself.
