Well at least you tried poor dog is probably going to end up something's dinner.

Well now that is a different story.....:cool: You know what to do....

You did all you could do and you should be proud of that. There doesn't seem to be much more you can do at this point unless you put a dognapping plan in effect as suggested by Dblain earlier. But I wouldn't' t suggest doing that.

a least you did everything that you could do

I just feel so horrible. I wish there was more I could do. I would never dognap it because I wouldn't want someone just to take my babies, but I would not be as irresponsible either. Its just a bad feeling knowing there is nothing you can do. At least not legally.

I'm thinking they might switch things up...hopefully, this is an eye opener. Maybe you could write them a long letter, a heartfelt long letter about why you would like to take the pup....

or....if you happen to be walking down the road with a steak.....I just don't see how an unsecured dog running loose is not fair game for anyone riding by...this dog is in danger, he is definitely going to end up dead....I don't think I could let it go, infact; I've been there and I didn't let it go.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: a big steak

I didn't mean to seem as if I was stereotyping but re-reading what I posted, I supposed that's what it looks like. Not knowing what type of people living in that house and being it's a rural area, it could be a dangerous situation.

I've knocked on my neighbors doors many times trying to find a loose dog's home. I had no second thoughts about doing so. But if I lived in rural area and not know the neighbors.. I'd be more cautious.

Again... I meant no disrespect to any Texans out there. :)

LOL I love the steak idea. I know Magnus would definitely go for it. I'm actually surprised the dog didn't run off already since the area isn't fenced. Or chase after mice, or any other random things that move...

Great that at least there is someone living there. You've done what you could do. I also feel for this little fella, but what can I say? Some people shouldn't have children... but do. That might seem lame, but what else is to say/do that wouldn't put you in a predicament?? Not sure:(

I too would do the or otherwise I would be having nightmares and everything about the poor little baby.

Dawn you owe me an apology, never ONCE did I suggest a dog napping plan. I offered several viable options based on the OP seeing a dog lying in the street and not 100% sure who the dog belonged to. I made it clear if she did pick up the dog to let the authorities know and have it scanned for a chip. How you could get dog napping from that is beyond me, but I find it insulting:(:(

Safeway had a nice selection of London broil on sale just the other day. I'd be happy to send some your way- it's for a great cause. :D Just saying the little guy is prolly hungry ;)

My apologies, I tend to try to read the post quickly, and often miss various points, but...

This is hard to explain, but there are "territorial" Pack issues which I think are involved in this situation. I don't think that the little guy was is as much jeopardy/risk as one might think.

When you get out in the country, and there are no "confined" areas, the importance and clarity of territorial boundaries (which may be rather small) are better defined to animals. I doubt if it would have crossed the road by itself, and I doubt if it was very far away from an area which/where it could protect itself. It's almost common place for a rural individual animal or Pack, to have found a location which is quite defensible against intrusion. Even the smallest within the Terrier Groups are formidable, when they can put their teeth between themselves and an aggressor and only concentrate on one avenue of attack.

Also, ha, I think someone would have been hard pressed to catch that little guy if they had gotten out of their vehicle. Country raised Dogs just think a bit farther head than those raised in a safer (city/closed yard) environment. ;)

I just don't believe that the Dog is/was in any jeopardy or discomfort, which numerous other country animals are quite used to.

One final comment on the "situation"...
So many of us don't realize just how tough our guys really are. We feel so protective of them, just because they are small. As many of you know, I take my guys hunting (they were bread to do that) and when push comes to shove, they can (regardless of size) can hold their own extremely well. My Adult Male Sneakers frequently encounters a Male Possum twice his size, and kicks his butt on a regular basis. I know it's hard to visualize it, you just would have to see our guys in action to understand now formidable they can be.

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Magnus,
HA, it's ok to stereotype Texans, we don't mind that at all :D

Donna\' I am so sorry, I hope that you know that I meant nothing by it. I was only trying to lighten the mood by offering a little joke. When I saw the part about getting all the necessary supplies together to go and take the dog I got a chuckle out of it. Yes, I know this is nothing to joke about, that this is a serious situation. I know that, and that was not what you meant by it and anyone including myself who read it knows that too. I didn\'t realize it would stir up any negativity and yes I owe you a HUGE apology and I am very sorry !!

I guess there is a place and a time for a joke and this was not one of those times.