Every mature dog that I have had neutered still had his testicles for a little while afterwards. I wish I could tell you for how long, but would the person who found the dog know if he had them still? They do go away after a while. Maybe you could find something on that?
Also, I had a rescue that came from a woman who was having health problems. I was given the papers and invited the breeder over to my house. It had been two years since Pita had seen the breeder, but she knew her, was very happy to see her. It was so, so obvious. Also, another dog I had gotten from the same woman had been placed for over a year when I got her back and she and the dog I kept still knew each other. Libby, the other dog was the happiest, but Pita still knew Libby. It was obvious. A dog would not forget his owner after just a few months. There should have been some recognition.
Did you tell the cop that the woman saw the dog and said it wasn't hers? I wouldn't trust her. Did you get the officers name? Can you be positive it was the police department? If you got the officer's name, you might call and verify that she called you.
I am sure this woman is desperate to find her dog and showing her desperation, and not handling things tactfully. Considering this, if you are good enough to agree to take the dog to a vet, at her request, she should certainly pay for it.
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