(UPDATE: HUNTER HAS BEEN PICKED UP BY HIS FAMILY! YAY EVERYONE!)
I was alerted to this guy yesterday, when my dog began barking madly. Usually it’s the mail carrier or the fluffy black cat, (Sadie hates that fluffy black cat!) but this time it was Lil Dog.
I watched Lil Dog going from door to door, scratching and crying. Lil Dog was not out on an adventure. Lil Dog was lost. I could see he was well taken care of, and wore a collar. His tail was down between his legs.
I decided to collect him. Someone must love him. If my dog went out and got lost, I’d want someone to keep her safe.
Well, Lil Dog was skittish. He seemed to like my dog, so I used her as a lure. He would stay in the yard, but every time I approached him, he would bark scared and bolt a few feet farther from me.
So I went and got some ham from the fridge.
Oh, Lil Dog likes ham. In fact, Lil Dog’s tail popped right up and I became his favorite human.
Still, it took Sadie to herd him inside.
No tags.
Yes, I know he could have a chip, but it will be awhile before the stars align so that I have a vehicle while the vet’s office is open.
So, he’s just hangin out with us.
He’s been tweeted, got his own ad on Craigslist, and he’s posted on Indianapolis Lost Pet Alert.
Hopefully his owner claims him today.
My dog has had a wonderful time playing with him, and lounging in the sun with him, and fighting over tennis balls with him.
Sassy tries to convince me he loves her, whereas I know his owner loves him. She asked, “What do you think his name was?” I said, “I’m sure you mean what his name is.”
Moo isn’t fond of Lil Dog, because he chases and barks at the cats, which makes Sadie bark at him, and then they have a big ol’ fight about it, because I guess, like siblings, you can bark at and play bow with your own cats, but no one else can.
The Mister is not fond of Lil Dog, because The Mister goes around saying things like, “No more animals” as if it’s his mantra. (I’m sure chickens and goats have simply slipped his mind…) However, he did invite Lil Dog to snuggle beside him in the evening.
Lil Dog must still be puppyish, because he doesn’t sleep through the night.
She was awake again, at o’dark thirty when she remembered exactly what she hates most about babies, puppies, and kittens — it’s a long time before they sleep through the night.
Let’s all think positive thoughts about Lil Dog’s return, hmm? Lil Dog must have an owner who misses him. Surely he will be claimed today.
RIGHT?!?
joeyfullystated 
Hoping Lil Dog’s owners find him soon… ❤
So wonderful of you to take him in. Hahaha the Mister sounds like me, I'm always having to say "No more animals" to my daughter, but of course that excludes the bunny I plan to get this summer, and the chickens I want to raise again some day. 😉
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Thank you, cause I sure do like my sleep, Jewels!
Right? He must have simply forgotten about the chickens and goats…Even I said it’d be nice to have a single goldfish atop the china cabinet…He must mean no more dogs & cats, right? 🙂
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Lots of good thoughts that Lil Dog’s owners find him quickly. I cannot imagine losing one of our dogs…the thought it absolutely horrifying. But at the very least, I would pray that they were temporarily taken in by a family like yours who understands fun and snuggles and love (and midnight potty-breaks) for a dog they barely know. You guys rock.
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I know, right? I’d be a wreck. I thank God Sadie loves the squirrels so much, because the furthest she goes is the field down the way. (Many squirrels, sometimes a bunny or a possum.)
Thanks. I like doing the right thing, and he’s a good boy, which makes it easier, but GAH! I do not want another dog!
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Our dogs would go for a walk on their own for sure. We’re fortunate that we don’t live on a main street, but they could get away through the neighborhoods without any trouble and I’m sure they’d be gone for good. We keep all our gates locked so no one can accidentally leave them open. (Ours chase birds flying overhead, along with the fox and the deer…but only as far as the fence allows!)
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Lil Dog is sooo fortunate to have been found by you – i do hope his owners claim him – he is awfully cute.
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Thank you! I really hope he’s claimed today! 😀
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Oh, what a sweetheart. Thank you for taking him in. So sad that he was going from door to door! I hope his owners find him, but only if they are good to him. If not, I hope the Mister gets really comfortable with him.
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Thank you for saying so, Luanne, but we can’t keep him. He’s not good with cats, and I love my cats.
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well something tells me if his owner doesn’t find him, he will be okay….lol…softie…me too…I wanna save them all.
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I’m not keeping him.
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Your Mister and my GG would get on grand I think. I often hear “One cat is enough”!
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Very nice. Our first dog got lose. It was a really hot day in July and I found her at the neighbor’s house. The mister had taken her in and let her lay on the couch in the room with an air conditioner. She didn’t want to come home. I hope he gets claimed.
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