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[Epcot luvr]

Please try and get some help for this dog. That just breaks my heart. Tomorrow call any rescue groups in your area explain your situation and if they can't help you then they can try and direct you to others who could. Call your vet or your state chapter of the ASPCA. You can do it, get some advice and help so you do not get hurt and the dog does not get hurt
I helped recently get a stray that was living at the pizza hut, she was not very food motivated because people were leaving her pizza. We went out and left some really smelly tuna with some medicine from the vet to make her sleepy. We watched from a distance she finally ate the food and a little while later she was snoozing. We brought a muzzle and got a large man to help us cary her to a carrier and took her to the 24/hr vet. My friend has adopted her and she is doing great.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

is it best to just let her roam?????

I honestly don't think so. There are too many hazards out there for a loose little gal.

If you ever watch Animal Cops, even dogs who are quite evasive often show nice personalities once they're caught. They're just super afraid when they're on the run.

A coyote den was found in our town recently that had a lot of dog collars nearby. And I have a friend who heard her cat cry last week and looked outside to see the dead cat in a coyote's mouth. If it were me I'd be worried my dog friend might suffer a similar fate.

Have you talked to the Animal Officer in your town? I think I suggested a humane trap on one of your other threads. I don't see why that wouldn't work if you put food in it. The door shuts behind the animal when it goes inside.

 

[JR6ooo4]

Please try and get some help for this dog. That just breaks my heart. Tomorrow call any rescue groups in your area explain your situation and if they can't help you then they can try and direct you to others who could. Call your vet or your state chapter of the ASPCA. You can do it, get some advice and help so you do not get hurt and the dog does not get hurt
I helped recently get a stray that was living at the pizza hut, she was not very food motivated because people were leaving her pizza. We went out and left some really smelly tuna with some medicine from the vet to make her sleepy. We watched from a distance she finally ate the food and a little while later she was snoozing. We brought a muzzle and got a large man to help us cary her to a carrier and took her to the 24/hr vet. My friend has adopted her and she is doing great.

I was going to say, be very careful when cornering a frightened dog. But your story is much better!

Mikeeee

 

[Aimeedyan]

No, it's never best to just let a dog roam. IMO, having her meet a hopefully peaceful death at the shelter is better than a violent one on the street (thanks to a car) or by wildlife nearby.

It breaks my heart to drop dogs at AC because I know they will likely never see the light of day again but I really do think that's more humane than a life on the streets with the very real likelyhood of a violent and painful end.

If you can trap her in your yard, AC can come and get her.

 

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[Cool-Beans]

Bring the food you put out closer and closer to the door each time you leave it. Once the animal is used to being near the door, you'll be able to lure it in with food.

But if you just want the animal in so that you can keep it safe or get it some medical care, beware! People will start saying that it is your pet and you should give it a name.

And it might even end up BEING your pet. You might think that an animal that is wild and afraid of people would never warm up enough to be a pet, but it happens.

So think about all that before you feed it and bring it into the house.

 

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[Pea-n-Me]

The animal control trap is never going to work as she will not go into anything, I think a lot of folks might be feeding her.

Well there are a few things you could try.

Put the word out in the neighborhood about what you're trying to do and ask everyone to hold off on feeding her.

Get some really good and strong scented meat to put in the trap. Perhaps some grilled steak bits.

Set the trap at night.

Where there's a will, there's a way. (We trapped a whole family of cats this way last year, one at a time. We borrowed the trap from the ACO and it took us all day into the night, but we got them.)

And trapping the dog doesn't necessarily mean she'll die at a shelter. Are you willing to take her in temporarily while you try to either find her owner or find her a good home? Are you willing to pay any vet bills involved when you take her in for an initial check? If you are, then you're good. If you're not, then it would probably be best to get the ACO involved and let her take care of trapping the dog (ours does it all the time) and bringing her to the shelter. Ask her what the chances are of her getting adopted there. The other option is to try to make arrangements for her at a no-kill shelter, a rescue group, or see if you know anyone that's willing to foster her for a while.

I wish you luck, and think you can do this.

Thanks for caring.

PS another thing to consider is the upcoming 4th of July weekend. Lots of dogs are terrified at the sounds of fireworks.

 

[Epcot luvr]

I wanted to add the dog I recently helped rescue at the pizza hut we thought he was going to be wild. I had my friend all prepared to clean out her garage, major anti anxiety meds. for the dog not her, professional trainers. She was prepared for the worst possible outcome. Low and behold after getting the OK from the vet, we picked her up a totally mellow dog. No issues at all, can you believe it! The first week my friend's husband had the front door open and we screamed shut the door Widge will run away, Widge just stood there did not budge. Please give this dog a chance. Try and call some rescues for help ,advice, they might have a trap you can use. Where there is a will there is a way. Like a previous poster said try and get the neighbors involved. And do not assume you won't be able to find her a home. Please update, and again you think you can't trap her but ask some people for help/advice in your area who have done this before. Animal lovers IMOP are some of the kindest people who will go out of their way to try in help in a situation like yours.

Also, she is a tiny dog they are sooo easy to find forever homes for. I looked at your profile to see if you were in my state. Gosh 10lbs. You have to trap her you will be so glad you did, I will be thinking of you and that pup.

 

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[Alice1386]

Whatever you do, don't let this dog come in contact with your dog!!!!!! You do not know what this dog may be carrying disease wise (including possibly the dreadful parvo) and it is best to play it safe. Same thing applies if you manage to catch the dog... Keep it away from yours for at least 14 days!!!

That said. I think trying to "drug" the dog is the best option. The "drug" works very very quickly and the dog won't really be able to get very far away. But make sure you have a muzzle handy. Unless you are willing to foster or provide financial support for the dog, it may be tough to get a rescue to help.

Best of luck, thanks for caring, and please keep it away from your dog!

 

[darlak]

Please try and get some help for this dog. That just breaks my heart. Tomorrow call any rescue groups in your area explain your situation and if they can't help you then they can try and direct you to others who could. Call your vet or your state chapter of the ASPCA. You can do it, get some advice and help so you do not get hurt and the dog does not get hurt
I helped recently get a stray that was living at the pizza hut, she was not very food motivated because people were leaving her pizza. We went out and left some really smelly tuna with some medicine from the vet to make her sleepy. We watched from a distance she finally ate the food and a little while later she was snoozing. We brought a muzzle and got a large man to help us cary her to a carrier and took her to the 24/hr vet. My friend has adopted her and she is doing great.

The animal control trap is never going to work as she will not go into anything, I think a lot of folks might be feeding her. And I'm afraid to " drug her" because there are woods behind our home if she goes in there we will not be able to reach her. Traping her in our backyard would be feasible but she will just hide from us and never come out, I feel most certain on that. Have you ever known a dog that scared of people to come around?????

Maybe lure her into your yard, close the gate, bring your dog inside...then try drugging her food so you can take her to the vet.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Once you trap her can you get an animal control officer to your house to catch her and get her any medical attention she needs?