Unfortunately, abandonment in our country is something that happens every day. It is easy to meet a abandoned dog, but not everyone knows how to act in these cases, leaving you helpless. It is important that we are clear that we can do something for this dog, and that we must not leave it to starve or run over by a car.
If you they like animalsSurely you will feel like doing something for them, and that is why you should know what to do if you find an abandoned dog. Depending on each situation, it may be more complicated, but the truth is that we should not stand idly by and look the other way.
The first thing we should look at is whether it is an abandoned dog or one of those dogs that roam free, which there are, especially in rural areas. The attitude is different, since stray dogs they are usually more scared and walk aimlessly. In addition, they tend to be hungrier. Whether they wear a necklace or not may not be a distinction, because on many occasions they are abandoned with the necklace if it does not have addresses.
The first thing to do is see if the dog is friendly and comes when we call him. Some are scared, but with a little confidence we manage to catch them. It also helps a lot in these cases Bring food, and they are usually very hungry and trust more if we bring them something to eat. If they are very scared, we may have to be patient and take them to eat for several days until they get close.
By the time we have it, the first thing to do is take him to a vet so I can see if it has a microchip. If you have it, they will simply call the registry number where they will notify their owners that they have found the lost dog. If you don't have it, we have to find someone to take over.
In this case, you should know if they act in the area protective or kennels, since in the latter, when passing a regulation time they sacrifice the animals. If not, try to contact nearby protectors to help you with the case. Social media is good and fast in this case. You may even find him a foster home.