new doggie foster mom (photos added)
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:50 pmToday started out with a small adventure but turned into a large adventure!
After spending the afternoon exploring Perris Lake State Park, I was on my way home and came to a busy intersection where I saw a little dog wandering in between the cars.
I pulled over and ran out to try to chase it off the road. Ended up just chasing him around the cars! 
Finally he crossed the road but started back out again so I pulled over again and tried to catch him. He would have none of that. I had a leftover steak fajita with me (just having left Taco Bell) so I offered that to him and tried to lure him into my car with it. He scarfed down the fajita (and almost my fingers too!) but wouldn't go near the car. Every time I tried to get back in my car to leave, he started heading for the busy street again. Several cars stopped to see if they could help but no one else could catch him either. One hispanic guy stayed with me and offered a bottle of water for the dog he had in his car. He was very helpful but didn't speak a word of English. The dog drank the water from my cupped hand so I just started petting him. The man finally left and a cop pulled up. I told her what the deal was and she just said to call 911, so I did. They transferred me to the sheriffs office. They said they would send a car out. In the meantime, I was trying to build up trust with the dog which after about an hour, finally happened and I was able to pick him up and put him in my car. I called 911 back and told them I got the dog but needed to know of a shelter to take him in the area. They gave me a number to call. Called them (animal control) and they said there was nothing they could do to help me until Monday.
So now I have a dog...until Monday. I am calling him Perris. I am not sure what kind he is. He is about 20 pounds and looks part chihuahua with his face, legs and tail, but much bigger than your average chihuahua (almost beagle size), and is black with brown points (rotweiler markings). Can't even tell if he is a puppy or not but seems pretty young. He has a collar on but no tags. Doesn't look like he has been out on his own for very long, probably just today. I am hoping he is well house-broken!
He is very friendly now. I took him for a walk when I got home and he is sleeping in Lola's bed (she hasn't used it anyways).
I will post a photo soon so you can tell me what breed he may be.
While I was trying to lure him to my car, I heard horns honking and looked up to see a pitbull running between the cars in the intersection. He had a broken rope tied to him. Not much I could do, but he ended up going down a side street and disappearing somewhere. There is a walled-off neighborhood near the intersection that both dogs probably came from. I may go back there Monday morning to see if there are any "Lost Dog" posters up by then. If not, I will take him to the animal shelter down the street from me (apparently, it is the closest one to where I found him). I did post a "found dog" report on their website.
After spending the afternoon exploring Perris Lake State Park, I was on my way home and came to a busy intersection where I saw a little dog wandering in between the cars.
I pulled over and ran out to try to chase it off the road. Ended up just chasing him around the cars! Finally he crossed the road but started back out again so I pulled over again and tried to catch him. He would have none of that. I had a leftover steak fajita with me (just having left Taco Bell) so I offered that to him and tried to lure him into my car with it. He scarfed down the fajita (and almost my fingers too!) but wouldn't go near the car. Every time I tried to get back in my car to leave, he started heading for the busy street again. Several cars stopped to see if they could help but no one else could catch him either. One hispanic guy stayed with me and offered a bottle of water for the dog he had in his car. He was very helpful but didn't speak a word of English. The dog drank the water from my cupped hand so I just started petting him. The man finally left and a cop pulled up. I told her what the deal was and she just said to call 911, so I did. They transferred me to the sheriffs office. They said they would send a car out. In the meantime, I was trying to build up trust with the dog which after about an hour, finally happened and I was able to pick him up and put him in my car. I called 911 back and told them I got the dog but needed to know of a shelter to take him in the area. They gave me a number to call. Called them (animal control) and they said there was nothing they could do to help me until Monday. So now I have a dog...until Monday. I am calling him Perris. I am not sure what kind he is. He is about 20 pounds and looks part chihuahua with his face, legs and tail, but much bigger than your average chihuahua (almost beagle size), and is black with brown points (rotweiler markings). Can't even tell if he is a puppy or not but seems pretty young. He has a collar on but no tags. Doesn't look like he has been out on his own for very long, probably just today. I am hoping he is well house-broken!
He is very friendly now. I took him for a walk when I got home and he is sleeping in Lola's bed (she hasn't used it anyways).
I will post a photo soon so you can tell me what breed he may be.
While I was trying to lure him to my car, I heard horns honking and looked up to see a pitbull running between the cars in the intersection. He had a broken rope tied to him. Not much I could do, but he ended up going down a side street and disappearing somewhere. There is a walled-off neighborhood near the intersection that both dogs probably came from. I may go back there Monday morning to see if there are any "Lost Dog" posters up by then. If not, I will take him to the animal shelter down the street from me (apparently, it is the closest one to where I found him). I did post a "found dog" report on their website.
cute little dog though.
He is a real cutie and looks smart.
