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Originally Posted by navillusc  I have no idea what legal rights the HS has vs what a private dog owner has under such conditions, but I wonder about their right to NOT notify someone their dog is at the HS when CLEARLY the HS KNOWS WHOSE dog they have. I believe I'd be uncomfortable taking the dog unless I had the agreement of the original owner...not just the HS adoption papers.
I am reminded of the HS who found, scanned the microchip, and notified the original owner of a dog the AC took away as deceased after an attack, and the anxiety of receiving a call from the HS that a living 'deceased' dog was in their facility, and the family's elation when the dog turned out to really be their LIVE...not deceased...Yorkie baby! There is a thread about Armani on YT.
I would not want to be involved in that kind of situation...period...unless all parties sign over all rights.
That said, the HS has your contact info, maybe they also know what you're looking for...sort of, anyway...and who knows. Perhaps the original owner would welcome a chance to re-home their little runaway to a loving family, and if you find another small dog who also chooses you in the meantime, well, you'll just have two canine playmates, lap warmers, and snuggle buddies...like some of the rest of us...won't you? 
Thank you for all the updates. Your baby (babies) is (are) waiting...  |
I think there was more to it than just "next time keep the dog" The dog is frequently seen roaming around the local dog park and other areas without supervision. The owner of the dog is supposedly very irresponsible with the dog. I had questioned some things when speaking to the owner of the dog, I had the dog for 4 WHOLE days, both the local vets AND humane society(s) had a description of the dog (one had a picture) We posted a flyer at the local dog park, posted an ad of our local CL, the humane society posted on CL, when I asked her what day she lost her dog, she said she wasn't sure, but she thought it was lost on Monday, I found the dog on Thursday. I would *KNOW* what day my dog went missing and as a responsible dog owner, would call the humane society, and local vets FIRST thing... They had not received a single call. I went back to the dog park several times asking people if they knew anyone missing a dog, that's how *I* found the owner, they did not find me. And the comment that was made to me on the phone was "I have another little dog that is missing her terribly" not "I've been worried sick about my dog"... Nonetheless, it's not my dog, it wouldn't be right to not make an effort to keep the dog, if I'm contacted by the humane society that she is available, I will by all means adopt the sweet baby...... I would guess that the HS is run by volunteers, some working more than others, so the lady I spoke with initially may not have recognized the dog or known much about her. Regardless I would try to find the owner.
BUT.....
We found a puppy this evening, it was a perfect opportunity, she's so sweet, not a yorkie, but super cute and a lovely new addition to our family! =)