It's true there could be more than one shelter in the area. We have two. One a privately owned shelter and one is run by the county. People who lose their dogs generally notify the shelter, come in and look and leave a description of the missing pet. They think the shelter will call them if an animal meeting that description comes in. Sadly that is not the case. Many shelters have staff that varies quite a bit with volunteers that come and go. Descriptions taken down may be interpreted differently by others. Unless an owner comes in at least twice weekly they may miss their pet if it is adopted out quickly as a 2 to 3 day waiting period is all that is required in some areas.
I'm glad this little dog is back with it's original owner. I'm sure the child would be just as happy with a nice medium sized dog that he can play ball with and I'm sure there are many such dogs that are literally dying to go live with him and his grandfather. |