"Rescued" a dog yesterday

[Montehall]

Went out for a run during my morning workouts at work. went 4 miles, in that time, someone had dropped out a dog just outside of base. I knew he was deposited there because there was a giant pile of dog food and he has a collar.
then he followed me and finished my run, then followed me onto base.... then into the gym. My boss said take him home and clean him up. He smelled kinda bad
He's some kind of Pug mix, thinking pug beagle.
He's about 50 y/o or so, missing a few front teeth, slight limp.

got a ride in the vette.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_083239_zpsgtrukyry.jpg

I threw up an ad on CL saying where I found him. no replies.

I don't know though... there is a lot of animosity between him and my other dog
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_163730_zpsomtykkep.jpg

and he's having trouble settling in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_215923_zpsn4ijmyae.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_230714_zpspqxmnbxl.jpg

I'll probably hold on to him.
He's actually really well trained, and hasn't pottied in the house yet.
He snores like a freight train though.

his name is Don. Don Grundle.
Don because of inside joke at work, and Grundle because, well, just look at him.

Today, the owners contacted me through Craigslist. he is happy to be back with his family

TL;DR: found a dog outside base, probably going to keep him.

[99 pewtercoupe]

Went out for a run during my morning workouts at work. went 4 miles, in that time, someone had dropped out a dog just outside of base. I knew he was deposited there because there was a giant pile of dog food and he has a collar.
then he followed me and finished my run, then followed me onto base.... then into the gym. My boss said take him home and clean him up. He smelled kinda bad
He's some kind of Pug mix, thinking pug beagle.
He's about 50 y/o or so, missing a few front teeth, slight limp.

got a ride in the vette.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_083239_zpsgtrukyry.jpg

I threw up an ad on CL saying where I found him. no replies.

I don't know though... there is a lot of animosity between him and my other dog
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_163730_zpsomtykkep.jpg

and he's having trouble settling in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_215923_zpsn4ijmyae.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_230714_zpspqxmnbxl.jpg

I'll probably hold on to him.
He's actually really well trained, and hasn't pottied in the house yet.
He snores like a freight train though.

his name is Don. Don Grundle.



TL;DR: found a dog outside base, probably going to keep him.

Good on you!
Give the old boy a chance at a couple of good years
A shelter will probably put him down since he will probably be considered unadoptable

[MrPeabody]

The Pug/Beagle mix is very common. They call them Puggles, and that's what he looks like. I hope he works out for you.:seasix:

[OddBall]

:angel:

[Bill]

It might not hurt to see if he is microchipped. People that abandon their animals make me :mad:

Good on you for taking him in.

[JRD77VET]

Well done Steve :cert:

You're right, he does look all stressed out. :lol:

[Frizzle]

good karma ur way there. :seasix:

[Bill]

He looks really good for 50.....most dogs don't live that long.

[Rob]

He will remember that you rescued him and will reward you. You just got yourself a great new pal.

[Marc]

Well done :cert::cert:

[Sea Six]

:angel:

[Defib1961]

:cert::seasix:

[StaticCling]

Good on you!

Similar story with one of ours. Introducing Dixie Dawg:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d186/Air1070/photo-13.jpg

We have had her for about 4 years. She followed my wife home after walking our other dog Izzy. She had no collar, no microchip, Giardia Infection. We spent a week searching the neighborhood for lost dog signs and went to all of the local animal shelters and vet offices looking for posters and nothing. That's when we decided to call her our own.

She has extremely poor health unfortunately. She has severe gastro intestinal problems to this day, and requires about $250.00 per month in medication. We have spent close to 10 grand on this dog, I'm not joking. But she is a character, and we love her. :)

[PortDawg]

Went out for a run during my morning workouts at work. went 4 miles, in that time, someone had dropped out a dog just outside of base. I knew he was deposited there because there was a giant pile of dog food and he has a collar.
then he followed me and finished my run, then followed me onto base.... then into the gym. My boss said take him home and clean him up. He smelled kinda bad
He's some kind of Pug mix, thinking pug beagle.
He's about 50 y/o or so, missing a few front teeth, slight limp.

got a ride in the vette.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_083239_zpsgtrukyry.jpg

I threw up an ad on CL saying where I found him. no replies.

I don't know though... there is a lot of animosity between him and my other dog
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_163730_zpsomtykkep.jpg

and he's having trouble settling in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_215923_zpsn4ijmyae.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/20150504_230714_zpspqxmnbxl.jpg

I'll probably hold on to him.
He's actually really well trained, and hasn't pottied in the house yet.
He snores like a freight train though.

his name is Don. Don Grundle.
Don because of inside joke at work, and Grundle because, well, just look at him.



TL;DR: found a dog outside base, probably going to keep him.

You're a good man...Thank You for looking out for a dog in need...

[Craig]

"Snores like a freight trane..." that's awesome. Seems like a good guy.

[ApexOversteer]

Dude, you rock. :seasix:

[Chuck A]

Very cool indeed

[Ms.Gem]

It might not hurt to see if he is microchipped. People that abandon their animals make me :mad:

Good on you for taking him in.:iagree:

He will remember that you rescued him and will reward you. You just got yourself a great new pal.:iagree:

You're a good man...Thank You for looking out for a dog in need...:iagree:

Very cool indeed
:iagree:

[Kerrmudgeon]

:clap::clap: Well done sir.

[VITE1]

You're a good man. I am sure this dog has found a good home.

[wwomanC6]

Awesome Steve! :hurray: And a Vette ride too! :seasix:

[Montehall]

The Pug/Beagle mix is very common. They call them Puggles, and that's what he looks like. I hope he works out for you.:seasix:
Yeah my MIL has one.
But his coloring is brindle. Neither pugs nor beagles have that.
French bulldogs do.

But i think his breed is just dog

[Hoog]

Good on you for taking the little guy in. Other than being old, he may have some medical needs that the previous owner couldn't ( or wouldn't ) afford, and they saw this as a way to get the dog help. The big pile of food is a clue.

[Montehall]

Well, I just returned him to his owners. He knew them as soon as he saw the car.

[wwomanC6]

Well, I just returned him to his owners. He knew them as soon as he saw the car.

:sadangel:

But I thought they dropped him off in front of the base with food and a collar?

[Bill]

Well, I just returned him to his owners. He knew them as soon as he saw the car.

So he was microchipped then?

Fill in the details of the story please.

[Montehall]

They answered the CL ad.
She said they were walking in the park, and he didn't have a leash on, he took off after something and she chased him but lost him. That was Sunday. She had been looking for him since, and had no idea what the food was from.

she knew his real name, and had pictures of him.

[Frizzle]

They answered the CL ad.
She said they were walking in the park, and he didn't have a leash on, he took off after something and she chased him but lost him. That was Sunday. She had been looking for him since, and had no idea what the food was from.

she knew his real name, and had pictures of him.

Hopefully she holds on to the lill guy the next time.

[Sea Six]

WTF is up with the big ol' pile o' food then?

[MrPeabody]

WTF is up with the big ol' pile o' food then?

I think some people see a stray animal and think they are helping by at least giving it some food, even if they can't take it home and care for it. Probably someone thinking they were helping out the best they could.

[island14]

Today, the owners contacted me through Craigslist. he is happy to be back with his family


I like story's with happy endings..

He's happy, owners are happy...Good deal!

Lucky you.. that was one ugly dog! :Jeff '79:

:cert:

[Sea Six]

I think some people see a stray animal and think they are helping by at least giving it some food, even if they can't take it home and care for it. Probably someone thinking they were helping out the best they could.

Either that or the owner dumped the dog, with food, then changed their mind.