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**Leila'sMommy** · 11-30-2012, 10:27 PM

A little Scottish Terrier just showed up at my door. I went out and tried to get him to come in until I can put up a sign in our neighborhood or take him to the vet to see if he has a microchip, but he's a bit skiddish. He will come up and sniff me if I'm still. But if I make the slightest movement, he runs backward. I'm sure someone's really missing him. He looks like he's been groomed and is wearing a collar, but I don't see any tags. I put some food out in case he's hungry. I don't know if I should keep trying to get him or hope that he returns to his home on his own. I'm also not sure if I want him in my house because I don't know if he's up to date on his vaccines and there was a recent email sent out by the HOA that a fox has been seen lately walking up and down the street, seeming unafraid. I worry it might be rabid. If so, what if it has bitten this dog? Plus, he's frequently marking his territory on my deck and I don't want that in my house! What should I do?

**Sylie** · 11-30-2012, 10:35 PM

if he comes to you catch him and read is collar. I made the mistake of taking in a lost dog who gave mine very serious diarrhea. So, I won't bring a lost dog into my house again. It is so hard to know what to do. I have seen people sweep up dogs who were just allowed to take a trip in the neighborhood. It is really hard to know what to do, but I say, first protect your own.

**LJSquishy** · 11-30-2012, 10:48 PM

I wouldn't bring him into your house unless it is really cold at night. Try baiting him with something yummy so you can grab his collar to hold onto him. Maybe a phone number is embroidered on his collar. If not, take him to the vet and then ask them what you should do with him. I would hate for him to go to the shelter because they put dogs down so fast there.

He must just be lost. I would make a post in the Pets section and Lost & Found section of Craigslist.

**Snowbody** · 12-01-2012, 12:26 AM

If there is a fox around, I would hate for him to be prey besides being run over. Maybe you can lure him with treats. Take a leash that you have to get him. If you can, try to bring him somewhere in your house or maybe garage away from your dog and try the vets about a microchip and even tonight look at Craigslist to see if anyone posted him missing. At least you could give them a clue where he's been.

**Leila'sMommy** · 12-01-2012, 07:54 AM

He never would let me touch him last night and ran off. I stayed up as long as I could and was going to put him in the garage if I could lure him in there. This morning, he was back. I'm about to get dressed and go put up signs with my phone number.

**SammieMom** · 12-01-2012, 08:22 AM

Pam-I would knock on some doors and see if someone knows the dog. I hope you can help reunite this baby with his family. Poor thing maybe he knows there are dogs at your house so he feels safe coming there. Poor thing lost in the cold.

Sue has many good suggestions I will remember if ever this happens to me.

**harrysmom** · 12-01-2012, 08:29 AM

Dogs tend to go where they see/smell other dogs. We've had many lost dogs show up at our door over the years (one never left lol). Sue's right... lure him into your garage with food, I'm sure that he's hungry if he's been out all night. And, when you can, put him on a leash and take him for a walk around the neighborhood and ask if anyone knows him. I hate to hear about lost dogs and I'm glad that you're trying to help him.

Let us know what happens.
Hugs.
Debbie

**michellerobison** · 12-01-2012, 08:57 AM

If you can't catch him and are worried for disease, you might consider calling the dog warden or an animal shelter. Post piccies arouns th eneighbourhood and at some local businesses too...

Check to see policies in local shelters to see if they're no kill.. I know it sounds mean but not all dog wardens are the enemy and sometimes being in the shelter or a dog pound is better than being on the streets. Our shelter works with the dog pound to help lost animals...

**Leila'sMommy** · 12-01-2012, 10:43 AM

I'm going to see if I can post a pic here I just took with my phone. Seeing him in daylight, he looks like a schnauzer. I made signs my hubby is putting up. I'm afraid to call our warden. They do kill if not claimed in 3 days.

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**Leila'sMommy** · 12-01-2012, 10:44 AM

I've also posted on Facebook and notified a pet patrol.

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11-30-2012, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	What should I do? Somebody's dog is loose... A little Scottish Terrier just showed up at my door. I went out and tried to get him to come in until I can put up a sign in our neighborhood or take him to the vet to see if he has a microchip, but he's a bit skiddish. He will come up and sniff me if I'm still. But if I make the slightest movement, he runs backward. I'm sure someone's really missing him. He looks like he's been groomed and is wearing a collar, but I don't see any tags. I put some food out in case he's hungry. I don't know if I should keep trying to get him or hope that he returns to his home on his own. I'm also not sure if I want him in my house because I don't know if he's up to date on his vaccines and there was a recent email sent out by the HOA that a fox has been seen lately walking up and down the street, seeming unafraid. I worry it might be rabid. If so, what if it has bitten this dog? Plus, he's frequently marking his territory on my deck and I don't want that in my house! What should I do? __________________

11-30-2012, 10:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,385	if he comes to you catch him and read is collar. I made the mistake of taking in a lost dog who gave mine very serious diarrhea. So, I won't bring a lost dog into my house again. It is so hard to know what to do. I have seen people sweep up dogs who were just allowed to take a trip in the neighborhood. It is really hard to know what to do, but I say, first protect your own. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

11-30-2012, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
LJSquishy Maltese Guru Name: Lisa Dog's Name: London (12/20/07) & Preston (03/25/09) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 5,879	I wouldn't bring him into your house unless it is really cold at night. Try baiting him with something yummy so you can grab his collar to hold onto him. Maybe a phone number is embroidered on his collar. If not, take him to the vet and then ask them what you should do with him. I would hate for him to go to the shelter because they put dogs down so fast there. He must just be lost. I would make a post in the Pets section and Lost & Found section of Craigslist. __________________

12-01-2012, 12:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,326	If there is a fox around, I would hate for him to be prey besides being run over. Maybe you can lure him with treats. Take a leash that you have to get him. If you can, try to bring him somewhere in your house or maybe garage away from your dog and try the vets about a microchip and even tonight look at Craigslist to see if anyone posted him missing. At least you could give them a clue where he's been. __________________

12-01-2012, 07:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	He never would let me touch him last night and ran off. I stayed up as long as I could and was going to put him in the garage if I could lure him in there. This morning, he was back. I'm about to get dressed and go put up signs with my phone number. __________________

12-01-2012, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Name: Kandis Dog's Name: Sammie & Penny Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,865	Pam-I would knock on some doors and see if someone knows the dog. I hope you can help reunite this baby with his family. Poor thing maybe he knows there are dogs at your house so he feels safe coming there. Poor thing lost in the cold. Sue has many good suggestions I will remember if ever this happens to me. __________________

12-01-2012, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
harrysmom Maltese Guru Name: Debbie Dog's Name: Harry, Teddy, Ben, Sprite, and Max Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,599	Dogs tend to go where they see/smell other dogs. We've had many lost dogs show up at our door over the years (one never left lol). Sue's right... lure him into your garage with food, I'm sure that he's hungry if he's been out all night. And, when you can, put him on a leash and take him for a walk around the neighborhood and ask if anyone knows him. I hate to hear about lost dogs and I'm glad that you're trying to help him. Let us know what happens. Hugs. Debbie

12-01-2012, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
michellerobison Maltese Guru Name: Michelle Robison Dog's Name: Amber, Emily,Lil Bit, Rylee, Sasha and a cat named Harry Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 7,066	If you can't catch him and are worried for disease, you might consider calling the dog warden or an animal shelter. Post piccies arouns th eneighbourhood and at some local businesses too... Check to see policies in local shelters to see if they're no kill.. I know it sounds mean but not all dog wardens are the enemy and sometimes being in the shelter or a dog pound is better than being on the streets. Our shelter works with the dog pound to help lost animals... __________________ Mommy my bows are too tight... When bad grooming happens to good Malts... Jewellery, Doggie Goodies, Handmade tiles,cool flying pictures http://www.picturetrail.com/michellerobison Vote for Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue , Chattanooga, TN http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...hallenge.faces

12-01-2012, 10:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	I'm going to see if I can post a pic here I just took with my phone. Seeing him in daylight, he looks like a schnauzer. I made signs my hubby is putting up. I'm afraid to call our warden. They do kill if not claimed in 3 days. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-01-2012, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	I've also posted on Facebook and notified a pet patrol. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

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