This morning I was out doing my weekly site inspection at a paper facility, and as I walked back to my car to leave, there was a black dog lying in the parking lot. I thought it was dead, it was so still, but then it lifted its head when I got closer. I pet him and he wagged his tail, he seemed really friendly. I couldn't just leave him there to wander so I went back to the office to ask them to call a shelter or animal control, and he followed me to the front door. They called, and animal control said they'd pick him up 'before 5:00.' I wanted to wait with the dog so he wouldn't run off but I can't stay all day! They called again and then AC said they'd put it on the emergency list and get there sooner. OK.. well I still couldn't wait though, and I was assured they'd keep him til AC got there. So I get in my car and leave, and I see this man walking down the road in front of the place with the dog walking close by! Is it his? I stopped the car and asked him, and he didn't even know the dog was following him! So.... obviously the people weren't keeping him for AC. I put the dog in my car and drove him back and pleaded with the security man to keep him in the little gatehouse thing til they came. The lady I deal with who assured me they would keep him said she would call me when AC got him. I hope it turns out ok.
Did I do the right thing? I don't know what will happen to the dog 'in the system' but I couldn't just leave him to wander. It looked like he had a collar at some time, there was an indentation in his fur on his neck, and he was pretty dirty, but so friendly and calm and sweet. I hope he gets cleaned up and into his home if he got lost, or into a new good home if not.
Also, am I at risk for carrying any diseases other than fleas? I washed my hands thoroughly of course but my hoodie smells like dog.
Please spare some vibes if you can for the little guy..
Did I do the right thing? I don't know what will happen to the dog 'in the system' but I couldn't just leave him to wander. It looked like he had a collar at some time, there was an indentation in his fur on his neck, and he was pretty dirty, but so friendly and calm and sweet. I hope he gets cleaned up and into his home if he got lost, or into a new good home if not.
Also, am I at risk for carrying any diseases other than fleas? I washed my hands thoroughly of course but my hoodie smells like dog.
Please spare some vibes if you can for the little guy..