Thread by @perfectrose2011

Story from my life: So driving along a residential street, I see a lone miniature collie cross the street obviously lost and quickly turned right to park and see if it would stop for me as I got out and called the dog over. After a bit of looking at me, finally did. Another lady

had stopped on the other side of the road thinking was I was and that the dog was lost. Wearing a collar and tags, I was able to hold the collar and read out the multiple phone numbers on the tag to the other woman but no one answered any of the calls and she did text a few too

with no response. I'd guess while I am talking to the dog, whose name is Miller, she made phone calls over about 20 minutes. No luck and I'm thinking if the dog would get in my vehicle, I'd take him to my former veterinarian's office and see if he is micro-chipped. Then an older

man calls out from across the street. He was looking for Miller and so the dog was reunited. Turns out the dog got out through a gate left open when someone left their yard. He'd just been lost a short time too as I drove back up the street as Miller was escorted back home and it

was only a half block away. While we three were talking, Miller went over to the other lady, let her pat him which she'd not done and gave her hand a few licks. Then Miller came over to me and leaned up against my legs (that is considered a hug from a dog) and gave my hand a few

licks too. Just by chance I was driving this alternate way home as otherwise would not have seen Miller. Tips if ever seeing a lost dog:
1) Crouch down if the dog has stopped so will not be intimidating. Use common commands in a soft voice, like: Come, Come and sit, patting the

ground.
2) Evaluate if the dog will let you move your hand near them to as in this case, I was able to hold the collar.
3) Check for tags. This dog was also registered with the City; so as a last resort could call the main # if open and source the address.
4) Keep talking

soothingly to the dog telling them they are being really good and maybe they could, "Sit or lie down." Some will. Miller just stood the entire time but wasn't trying to get away.
5) Consider taking them to the nearest veterinarian to be check for a micro-chip as then the owners

can be phoned to pick up their dog at the vet's office. I was so glad the owner showed up though as he was so happy two ladies had cared enough to stop driving to try and help the dog. Excellent outcome. I drove up to where the man's wife was reunited with Miller & she waved her

thank you also. I'm so glad it turned out okay. Fin/

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