Man Finds A ‘Lost’ Dog, Tries To Help Until He Reads The ID Tag
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When Tyler Wilson spotted a wandering Golden Lab near his home in Kentucky, he thought the pooch was lost. “I’ve seen the dog a couple weeks before around that area,” Wilson told The Dodo. “So when he came up to me at the gas station and sat next to me, I was like ‘this dog has been lost for a while.'”
Wilson was relieved to see the doggie had an ID tag, but he would never had guessed what it read: “My name is Dew. I am not lost. I like to roam. Tell me to go home.”
“Once I saw it, we both looked at each other and I knew he was OK,” says Wilson. “It was so cute.” But Wilson didn’t tell the pooch to go home just yet. “I pet him and even hugged him,” Wilson says. “He got me a little wet from the rain, but it was worth it.”
It turned out Dew is a bit of local celebrity, known for strolling around on his own and greeting people. After his adventures, he always returns to a nearby farm where he lives with his family. “Dew loves to make new friends,” his owners told The Dodo. “Fortunately, Dew is chipped and wears a GPS tracker so when his sneaky little self gets out and about, we always know where he is! He just likes to spread the love.”
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When Tyler Wilson spotted a wandering Golden Lab near his home in Kentucky, he thought the pooch needed help
“I’ve seen the dog a couple weeks before around that area”
“So when he came up… and sat next to me, I was like ‘this dog has been lost for a while'”
Wilson was relieved to see the doggie had an ID tag, but he would never had guessed what it read
“My name is Dew. I am not lost. I like to roam. Tell me to go home”
“Once I saw it, we both looked at each other and I knew he was OK”
“I pet him and even hugged him”
It turned out Dew is a bit of local celebrity, known for strolling around on his own and greeting people
After his adventures, he always returns to a nearby farm where he lives with his family
“Dew loves to make new friends… Fortunately, Dew is chipped and wears a GPS tracker”
“We always know where he is! He just likes to spread the love”
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I hope he stays away from high traffic areas. He looks like such a sweetheart!
These dogs are wonderful.Their temperament makes them perfect as companions, and they make perfect skinny-dipping partners.
seems a but risky for the dog.
In low traffic areas, a smart dog is pretty safe. I miss a small town just because of this. Both our dogs loose, died of old age.
I agree. A beautiful dog like that could be stolen or killed by a car or truck.
I grew up in the country in a small town. We had a saint bernard and a poodle and both roamed free with no problems. As a matter of fact they roamed with the neighbor dogs - the dogs would come over and bark to "pick them up" - they'd join the group, roam around to different houses and come home by dark. There were never any problems. Both lived to a very old age.
Not as much as you think. I had a dog who always wandered off long distances, through town, streets etc- and always came back home. He just loved being free a bit I guess :)
I had a dog that roamed. it didn't happen often but he always came back safe. he stayed off roads - roamed the farms nearby, it works out ok in the country. now i have a little pomeranian that probably wouldnt be able to find his way from the back yard to the front yard LOL
Blowing sheep does too !
It's a lovely story in many respects and he's a beautiful dog. Just stay safe fella.
Not something I would let my dogs do I would be terrified if they got hit by a car or stolen!
It doesn't matter whether it's a big traffic area or small, letting a dog wander is just not right.
Because they need to be kept inside all the time and us to watch over them? That just seems like a human's interpretation of how our pets should be obedient... They know where the dog is and most importantly, the dog lives his life the way -he- wants.
Like my vet said when I was freaking out over my dog's penchant for adventure: "you may want to keep him swaddled in cotton, but that's just not him, so you may just as well teach him to cross the street. Look at it this way: if dogs were too dumb to learn how to do that we would hear of blind people being flattened on a daily basis."
Agreed, Holly. Just because the dog is nice, doesn't mean all people are. There is a leash law where I live.
Unfortunately thats the truth 🙁 Ive seen what people can do to great pets
And what if dog gets wandering permission in court?
Seriously fuck off, dogs can cross traffic easily without assistance.. my 2 do all the time.
Your hostility is a little overboard, dude. Save your anger for people who deserve it, like people who abuse animals.
NICE i love loose dogs. Dog poop is fertilizer. That is why i love it here in mexico. Lots of loose dogs. I have a few dogs that visit my house whenever. They seem to only show up at the right time. Why should mans best friend be on a leash?
Ha ha! Good for you, but I don't like stepping in dog poop! :-)
Dont you look where youre walking?
I'm gonna be the party pooper here. Sorry. It is cute, but I consider that to have a pet, you must be a responsible owner. I have two dogs (golden retrievers) and I never let them wander around the neighborhood as they please. They sure are friendly, but you never know if they would get in trouble with other animals or people, or get hurt themselves. Also, does "Dew" wait to go pee and poo until he goes back home? I don't think so. He poos whenever and wherever he feels like. He's a dog! And even if he is friendly, cute and all, you must respect the others and their property. I don't like to find poo on the sidewalk or my driveway, no matter how "cute and friendly" the dog (or cat) could be. You want your pet to make new friends? Take it to the park, visit other friends with pets, take it to pet friendly places to socialize.
sounds like a farm town - may be only 5-6 farms nearby NOT a neighborhood. living in the country you get lots of wandering animals and whatnot - some domesticated some not. we'd get our neighbors turkeys all the time, they'd see our dog occasionally. nothing crazy.
grew up in the country and it was nothing for dogs to roam where ever they wanted. and it was nothing to get a call from a neighbor, i got your pig come get him, or you call your neighbor, got your cow, boys are walking her up to the barn now.
thanks for your replies, Cassandra and Robert. I've never lived in the country, so I am not familiar with the lifestyle. What you both mention make a lot of sense! Thanks! Have a lovely day! :)
My dog occasionally runs away and when he does I always worry he will be hit by a car, but he ends up roaming around sniffing then coming home. Dogs are really smart. This guy is just too adorable. :)
My yellow lab was hit by a Lincoln Town Car with a boat trailer on the back in a tiny neighborhood with a 20 mph speed limit. I was 7 years old and still remember it happening right in front of me. It was devastating. We thought she was street savvy too. Just like you wouldn't let your small children roam free, you should protect your pets. If you love them.
Im really sorry to hear that... Losing an animal is heartbreaking enough but to witness it, especially as a child...i'm sorry.
The best fairy tale I have read in 45 years
Who's picking up his poop?!
What kind of idiots allow their dogs to roam freely? Oh wait, I know the answer: the kind of idiots that don't deserve a dog. Do we allow our toddlers to wander the streets? Why not? They'd probably go home if you told them to. They'd walk around greeting people too. That is, until they got lost or abducted. Some humans are really cruel to our babies ( fur babies and human) why do I compare a dog to a toddler? I compare them because dogs have roughly the same mentality of a 2-3 year old child. Someone should punch his owners. It sounds like a sweet story. I'm sure I'm going to get crucified on this post. However, I work at an animal hospital and I volunteer in rescue. I've seen things happen to innocent pets that are virtually unimaginable, most of which are 100% preventable. So, before you say I'm a "troll" or "harsh", or whatever.... think about it. We are the animals' voice. I don't care what humans think about it, I will be an advocate for innocent animals whenever I can.
I love animals more then humans. Unfortunately there are too many humans who do not feel the same. Not to mention cruel people who will take an animal to abuse, sell, or use as bait. Keep your animals home and in your yard. Wanting to spread love? Take your dog for a walk. Better yet, get an organized walk with many loving animals to raise money for an animal charity' Would you let your children wander around spreading love??? I don't think so.
I think his owner is an asshole for taking chances with his life.
They are irresponsible pet owners and need to get an invisible fence to keep him safe at home! I've had labs and they are the most perfect dog on earth!
yep I am an animal lover, and I wouldn't let my dog roam like that, a lot of mean people, I knew a dog that did roam and he got himself shot and was killed
Dogs can get stolen when they run around loose like this.
wow> no "animals at large" laws in that town?
Really Dew is not safe he is standing at a gas station. Not all people like dogs there are a lot of cruel people ot there all it takes is for Dew to meet the wrong one...keep him home where you know he is safe.
Sorry I prefer to keep my dogs safe in my yard. Dew is standing in a gas station, where people drive in to get petrol not exactly a shopping mall or ice creamery, I would safe not entirely a safe place. Not all people like dogs there are some sadistic people out there, spread the love.....no keep Dew home where you know he is safe.
What a super cool dog WITH smart owners !!
What an asshole designer for this website who uses that super gray color for the comments i can barely see it. Not all of us have retina mac monitors you know..
Awesome💕💕
Careless owners, you should never let your dogs roam.
Any way you look at it this is a dangerous situation for the dog. And probably against the law. If not it should be.Owners should be more responsible or not be pet owners.
What kind of idiots just let their dogs roam? Oh wait, I know! The kind of idiots that don't deserve a dog. Toddlers like to play in the street too. But do we let them!? No. Why? If we told them to go home, they probably would. That is, if they didn't get lost. Or hurt. Or abducted or killed by a stranger. Why do I make this comparison? Because mentally a dog is like a 2-3 year old child. That poor dog.
I had a dog like that. He was always getting "arrested" for trespassing or being "at large". He was loved by many and lived to a ripe old age. The animal control would show up with him at our farm and say he wished he could have "arrested" the people that called him in.
They are irresponsible pet owners and need to get an electric fence to have him stay safe at home!!!
I would be worried he could get hit by a carcthough
He is a yellow lab, not a golden lab. Duh.
If you love something set it free.. if it loves ya.. it will come back!
There are golden retrievers and there are yellow labs. There are no golden labs unless someone crossbreeds the two.
Just so's ya know, he's a YELLOW Lab not golden.
I think you've got two different dogs in your story .... maybe just made up .... but one dog that has two different tails ....
Too inspirational,had a similar issue.an aspin dog was almost lost when myself gone out ...but later found away by our dorm tenants.
At least he's okay.
Smart owner.
What a lovely dog and well done the owners for putting a tracker on him !!
I absolutely love this dogs story. What a cool thing for him to get to do everyday and then return home in the evening. Makes me smile just thinking about it.
I hope you stay safe Dew :)
Dogs are wonderful creatures. And this guy represents his species beautifully.
If you live in the country, let them roam, IF they come back on their own, I would take my lab to my friends farm just for that purpose. Every freedom caries risk, my friends doglost a leg to the mail man. Did he stay home, hell no, he had to have his freedom.
His face, he knows the jig is up once someone looks at his collar and tells him to go home 😻
Well, one of these days they will find him dead on the street or stolen or picked up and used as a bait dog for fighting. Bad idea to just allow him to roam.
I would still be scared someone took him but its still a great story 😊
I would find that a bit suspicious as, any normal person wouldn't let their dog roam the streets like that.
Such a great story! ❤❤❤❤🐶🐕
What a great story!
I love this
Dogs are a lot more clever than humans have more heart than humans
Thats not wise. What if dog was found badly injured? The red be no way to contact owner which could delay medical care. Put a phone number-Thats what tags are for- not cutesy messages.
"Dew is a bit of local celebrity, known for strolling around on his own and greeting people." so I'm guessing the locals (and especially the local vets) know whose dog he is... plus he is also microchipped and has a gps collar.
Still it would worry me he might get hit by a car. There are some mean people out there that might not be so nice to him.
So adorable I love him
Made my afternoon!
What a cool dude. Hope nobody kidnaps him.
I'd be to scared he'd get run over or stolen
I'd be afraid he would get stolen by Bad Guys or hit by a car or truck.
That's cute
His owners are assholes. No dog is safe wandering loose. Shame on them.
I am afraid that this was a campaign for GPS trackers:( there are different dogs on pictures...
I am a afraid that was a campaign for GPS trackers, there are different dogs on pictures :(
It's all well and good that his owners had that put on his tag, but what if Dew is in a traffic accident? I think his owners are being irresponsible in letting him roam free, even with a GPS tracker on him how would they know if he'd been run over and worse killed? Would they let a two year old child roam freely? I don't think so. They need to be responsible for Dew and look after him properly.
Who cleans up after the dog when he has done what comes naturally?? I`d never let my 2 roam,they get 4 walks a day and have a large garden,it`s irresponsible to let dogs roam.
Who picks up after the dog when he does his business?? I`d never let my dogs roam. My two dogs have four walks a day whatever the weather and they also have a large garden.
Nope, sorry,. This dog needs to stay at home, in a safe yard. He will end up getting stolen or worse, getting hit in traffic. Also, there are mean people out there who just want to hurt poor animals roaming around. If you love him, contain him. You are not a responsible pet owner if you let your animal roam...especially around gas stations!
They don't care if he gets hit.. people don't pay attention .. texting talking speeding etc !! Dumb owners take his love for granted !!
Stupid owners .. his home would be mine!! Irresponsible!!
Not a Good idea the dog could be killed or harmed or just never return, I could never do that and have peace of mind!!!!! Put a fence in your yard and let him wander there!!!
He's a lovely dog but he's probably pooping in the street, so are the owners cleaning up his poop?
What irresponsible owners! It only takes one car and no more Dew.
This is another example of those "feelgood stories" that ignore common sense. The dog is not OK, and will probably end up dead from being run over, from anti-freeze poisoning or some other reason. The chip won't save him, the tag won't save him and "Living on a farm" won't save him. If that wonderful family cares so much about their dog, they'd teach him to stay home or keep him in a fenced area.
Way to live in fear!
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Leash laws? I would have taken him to the pound so his owners would have to bail him out & teach them a lesson. Very irresponsible.
I hope he stays away from high traffic areas. He looks like such a sweetheart!
These dogs are wonderful.Their temperament makes them perfect as companions, and they make perfect skinny-dipping partners.
seems a but risky for the dog.
In low traffic areas, a smart dog is pretty safe. I miss a small town just because of this. Both our dogs loose, died of old age.
I agree. A beautiful dog like that could be stolen or killed by a car or truck.
I grew up in the country in a small town. We had a saint bernard and a poodle and both roamed free with no problems. As a matter of fact they roamed with the neighbor dogs - the dogs would come over and bark to "pick them up" - they'd join the group, roam around to different houses and come home by dark. There were never any problems. Both lived to a very old age.
Not as much as you think. I had a dog who always wandered off long distances, through town, streets etc- and always came back home. He just loved being free a bit I guess :)
I had a dog that roamed. it didn't happen often but he always came back safe. he stayed off roads - roamed the farms nearby, it works out ok in the country. now i have a little pomeranian that probably wouldnt be able to find his way from the back yard to the front yard LOL
Blowing sheep does too !
It's a lovely story in many respects and he's a beautiful dog. Just stay safe fella.
Not something I would let my dogs do I would be terrified if they got hit by a car or stolen!
It doesn't matter whether it's a big traffic area or small, letting a dog wander is just not right.
Because they need to be kept inside all the time and us to watch over them? That just seems like a human's interpretation of how our pets should be obedient... They know where the dog is and most importantly, the dog lives his life the way -he- wants.
Like my vet said when I was freaking out over my dog's penchant for adventure: "you may want to keep him swaddled in cotton, but that's just not him, so you may just as well teach him to cross the street. Look at it this way: if dogs were too dumb to learn how to do that we would hear of blind people being flattened on a daily basis."
Agreed, Holly. Just because the dog is nice, doesn't mean all people are. There is a leash law where I live.
Unfortunately thats the truth 🙁 Ive seen what people can do to great pets
And what if dog gets wandering permission in court?
Seriously fuck off, dogs can cross traffic easily without assistance.. my 2 do all the time.
Your hostility is a little overboard, dude. Save your anger for people who deserve it, like people who abuse animals.
NICE i love loose dogs. Dog poop is fertilizer. That is why i love it here in mexico. Lots of loose dogs. I have a few dogs that visit my house whenever. They seem to only show up at the right time. Why should mans best friend be on a leash?
Ha ha! Good for you, but I don't like stepping in dog poop! :-)
Dont you look where youre walking?
I'm gonna be the party pooper here. Sorry. It is cute, but I consider that to have a pet, you must be a responsible owner. I have two dogs (golden retrievers) and I never let them wander around the neighborhood as they please. They sure are friendly, but you never know if they would get in trouble with other animals or people, or get hurt themselves. Also, does "Dew" wait to go pee and poo until he goes back home? I don't think so. He poos whenever and wherever he feels like. He's a dog! And even if he is friendly, cute and all, you must respect the others and their property. I don't like to find poo on the sidewalk or my driveway, no matter how "cute and friendly" the dog (or cat) could be. You want your pet to make new friends? Take it to the park, visit other friends with pets, take it to pet friendly places to socialize.
sounds like a farm town - may be only 5-6 farms nearby NOT a neighborhood. living in the country you get lots of wandering animals and whatnot - some domesticated some not. we'd get our neighbors turkeys all the time, they'd see our dog occasionally. nothing crazy.
grew up in the country and it was nothing for dogs to roam where ever they wanted. and it was nothing to get a call from a neighbor, i got your pig come get him, or you call your neighbor, got your cow, boys are walking her up to the barn now.
thanks for your replies, Cassandra and Robert. I've never lived in the country, so I am not familiar with the lifestyle. What you both mention make a lot of sense! Thanks! Have a lovely day! :)
My dog occasionally runs away and when he does I always worry he will be hit by a car, but he ends up roaming around sniffing then coming home. Dogs are really smart. This guy is just too adorable. :)
My yellow lab was hit by a Lincoln Town Car with a boat trailer on the back in a tiny neighborhood with a 20 mph speed limit. I was 7 years old and still remember it happening right in front of me. It was devastating. We thought she was street savvy too. Just like you wouldn't let your small children roam free, you should protect your pets. If you love them.
Im really sorry to hear that... Losing an animal is heartbreaking enough but to witness it, especially as a child...i'm sorry.
The best fairy tale I have read in 45 years
Who's picking up his poop?!
What kind of idiots allow their dogs to roam freely? Oh wait, I know the answer: the kind of idiots that don't deserve a dog. Do we allow our toddlers to wander the streets? Why not? They'd probably go home if you told them to. They'd walk around greeting people too. That is, until they got lost or abducted. Some humans are really cruel to our babies ( fur babies and human) why do I compare a dog to a toddler? I compare them because dogs have roughly the same mentality of a 2-3 year old child. Someone should punch his owners. It sounds like a sweet story. I'm sure I'm going to get crucified on this post. However, I work at an animal hospital and I volunteer in rescue. I've seen things happen to innocent pets that are virtually unimaginable, most of which are 100% preventable. So, before you say I'm a "troll" or "harsh", or whatever.... think about it. We are the animals' voice. I don't care what humans think about it, I will be an advocate for innocent animals whenever I can.
I love animals more then humans. Unfortunately there are too many humans who do not feel the same. Not to mention cruel people who will take an animal to abuse, sell, or use as bait. Keep your animals home and in your yard. Wanting to spread love? Take your dog for a walk. Better yet, get an organized walk with many loving animals to raise money for an animal charity' Would you let your children wander around spreading love??? I don't think so.
I think his owner is an asshole for taking chances with his life.
They are irresponsible pet owners and need to get an invisible fence to keep him safe at home! I've had labs and they are the most perfect dog on earth!
yep I am an animal lover, and I wouldn't let my dog roam like that, a lot of mean people, I knew a dog that did roam and he got himself shot and was killed
Dogs can get stolen when they run around loose like this.
wow> no "animals at large" laws in that town?
Really Dew is not safe he is standing at a gas station. Not all people like dogs there are a lot of cruel people ot there all it takes is for Dew to meet the wrong one...keep him home where you know he is safe.
Sorry I prefer to keep my dogs safe in my yard. Dew is standing in a gas station, where people drive in to get petrol not exactly a shopping mall or ice creamery, I would safe not entirely a safe place. Not all people like dogs there are some sadistic people out there, spread the love.....no keep Dew home where you know he is safe.
What a super cool dog WITH smart owners !!
What an asshole designer for this website who uses that super gray color for the comments i can barely see it. Not all of us have retina mac monitors you know..
Awesome💕💕
Careless owners, you should never let your dogs roam.
Any way you look at it this is a dangerous situation for the dog. And probably against the law. If not it should be.Owners should be more responsible or not be pet owners.
What kind of idiots just let their dogs roam? Oh wait, I know! The kind of idiots that don't deserve a dog. Toddlers like to play in the street too. But do we let them!? No. Why? If we told them to go home, they probably would. That is, if they didn't get lost. Or hurt. Or abducted or killed by a stranger. Why do I make this comparison? Because mentally a dog is like a 2-3 year old child. That poor dog.
I had a dog like that. He was always getting "arrested" for trespassing or being "at large". He was loved by many and lived to a ripe old age. The animal control would show up with him at our farm and say he wished he could have "arrested" the people that called him in.
They are irresponsible pet owners and need to get an electric fence to have him stay safe at home!!!
I would be worried he could get hit by a carcthough
He is a yellow lab, not a golden lab. Duh.
If you love something set it free.. if it loves ya.. it will come back!
There are golden retrievers and there are yellow labs. There are no golden labs unless someone crossbreeds the two.
Just so's ya know, he's a YELLOW Lab not golden.
I think you've got two different dogs in your story .... maybe just made up .... but one dog that has two different tails ....
Too inspirational,had a similar issue.an aspin dog was almost lost when myself gone out ...but later found away by our dorm tenants.
At least he's okay.
Smart owner.
What a lovely dog and well done the owners for putting a tracker on him !!
I absolutely love this dogs story. What a cool thing for him to get to do everyday and then return home in the evening. Makes me smile just thinking about it.
I hope you stay safe Dew :)
Dogs are wonderful creatures. And this guy represents his species beautifully.
If you live in the country, let them roam, IF they come back on their own, I would take my lab to my friends farm just for that purpose. Every freedom caries risk, my friends doglost a leg to the mail man. Did he stay home, hell no, he had to have his freedom.
His face, he knows the jig is up once someone looks at his collar and tells him to go home 😻
Well, one of these days they will find him dead on the street or stolen or picked up and used as a bait dog for fighting. Bad idea to just allow him to roam.
I would still be scared someone took him but its still a great story 😊
I would find that a bit suspicious as, any normal person wouldn't let their dog roam the streets like that.
Such a great story! ❤❤❤❤🐶🐕
What a great story!
I love this
Dogs are a lot more clever than humans have more heart than humans
Thats not wise. What if dog was found badly injured? The red be no way to contact owner which could delay medical care. Put a phone number-Thats what tags are for- not cutesy messages.
"Dew is a bit of local celebrity, known for strolling around on his own and greeting people." so I'm guessing the locals (and especially the local vets) know whose dog he is... plus he is also microchipped and has a gps collar.
Still it would worry me he might get hit by a car. There are some mean people out there that might not be so nice to him.
So adorable I love him
Made my afternoon!
What a cool dude. Hope nobody kidnaps him.
I'd be to scared he'd get run over or stolen
I'd be afraid he would get stolen by Bad Guys or hit by a car or truck.
That's cute
His owners are assholes. No dog is safe wandering loose. Shame on them.
I am afraid that this was a campaign for GPS trackers:( there are different dogs on pictures...
I am a afraid that was a campaign for GPS trackers, there are different dogs on pictures :(
It's all well and good that his owners had that put on his tag, but what if Dew is in a traffic accident? I think his owners are being irresponsible in letting him roam free, even with a GPS tracker on him how would they know if he'd been run over and worse killed? Would they let a two year old child roam freely? I don't think so. They need to be responsible for Dew and look after him properly.
Who cleans up after the dog when he has done what comes naturally?? I`d never let my 2 roam,they get 4 walks a day and have a large garden,it`s irresponsible to let dogs roam.
Who picks up after the dog when he does his business?? I`d never let my dogs roam. My two dogs have four walks a day whatever the weather and they also have a large garden.
Nope, sorry,. This dog needs to stay at home, in a safe yard. He will end up getting stolen or worse, getting hit in traffic. Also, there are mean people out there who just want to hurt poor animals roaming around. If you love him, contain him. You are not a responsible pet owner if you let your animal roam...especially around gas stations!
They don't care if he gets hit.. people don't pay attention .. texting talking speeding etc !! Dumb owners take his love for granted !!
Stupid owners .. his home would be mine!! Irresponsible!!
Not a Good idea the dog could be killed or harmed or just never return, I could never do that and have peace of mind!!!!! Put a fence in your yard and let him wander there!!!
He's a lovely dog but he's probably pooping in the street, so are the owners cleaning up his poop?
What irresponsible owners! It only takes one car and no more Dew.
This is another example of those "feelgood stories" that ignore common sense. The dog is not OK, and will probably end up dead from being run over, from anti-freeze poisoning or some other reason. The chip won't save him, the tag won't save him and "Living on a farm" won't save him. If that wonderful family cares so much about their dog, they'd teach him to stay home or keep him in a fenced area.
Way to live in fear!
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Leash laws? I would have taken him to the pound so his owners would have to bail him out & teach them a lesson. Very irresponsible.