Why Should You Report A Stray Dog?
The
stray dog running through your neighborhood may have just escaped
out of her yard or perhaps was abandoned several weeks ago. Whether
a dog has been lost for one day or three weeks makes no difference.
Stray dogs suffer. They are scared and confused by their strange surroundings.
They are hungry and constantly looking for food. They run the risk
of being hit by cars, taunted or hurt by cruel people, or coming into
contact with vicious or rabid animals. They may not be vaccinated
against rabies either. And if they have the disease, they could bite
another neighborhood animal or unsuspecting child and pass it along.
Remember the description and location of the stray animal you see and call animal control immediately. You'll be ending the dog's suffering, perhaps reuniting him with his owner, and ensuring your community's safety too.
Provided by
American Humane Association
63 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112-5117
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