Do you know this dog in Virginia Trace??

[fromHHDS]

He wanders around the Virginia Trace adult pool every evening loose, no owner in sight. He walks in front of cars and follows dogs being walked. He is there now, Saturday 3PM. Animal control closed on weekends and only responds to calls during daylight on weekdays. He is rarely out this early. I love dogs, but afraid to go up to him since he is so big.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/karen_ann2/THING_zpssxfismvj.jpg

[Susan G]

EHe wanders around the Virginia Trace adult pool every evening loose, no owner in sight. He walks in front of cars and follows dogs being walked. He is there now, Saturday 3PM. Animal control closed on weekends and only responds to calls during daylight on weekdays. He is rarely out this early. I love dogs, but afraid to go up to him since he is so big.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/karen_ann2/THING_zpssxfismvj.jpg

I spotted him months ago on a tip from Community Watch & tried for hours to coax him to me. This dog is street-wise and knows all the hiding spots & trails. He did eat some leftovers we had with us, but not until we were far enough away that he felt comfortable. I'm afraid the only way this dog will be captured is with sedation of some sort. I'm sure most of the rescues in our area have also tried to get him off the street.

According to folks I spoke with around the VT postal station, he's pretty wary of strangers. If anyone gets close enough to put a leash around him, I'm sure Sumter Cty would come get him.

During my and tainsley's attempts, the dog did not seem aggressive at all - quite the opposite...

Good luck

[kstew43]

if i was there, i would call 911.

if he is endangering himself by walking in front of cars.....or possibly a danger to others. i would think if i called the police department, they would make arrangements for him to be cared for.

I would think anyway.....wouldn't you?

[Dancing Queen]

:doggie:My dog of 15 years who passed away today, was like this dog a large stray and afraid of people, someone probably abused him. (He was terrified of spray cans).
I found him digging up grass and eating it, he was so hungry.
I got him to come to me after leaving food out and walking away, by doing what dogs do.
I laid down on my back in a submissive position and after a while of feeding and eventually petting him I was able to get in my cars backseat and lay down with the door open with more food and patience, and he got into my car layed down with me and ate,and I petted him again for a long time then slowly closed the door and climb into the front seat, and took him to the vet, and then home. He slept curled above my head the first night, he just needed a safe haven.

My loss is too fresh to do this right now, but if there is another Big Doggie lover out there other than me willing to take the time to tame him from my personal experience it can be well worth the effort.

Please do not call 911
I had a friend who had just given her dog a bath and her kids let the dog out of the gate in Cincinnati Ohio and a neighbor called 911 on this big dog, and the responding officer found him in the ally and shot and killed him. I knew this dog he would rather give sloppy kisses than any thing to any one of any size.
So please do not call 911.

Call a shelter and give this dog a chance at finding a good owner.
:doggie:
Thank You

[MrGolf]

We saw him a couple of times today. Couldn't tell if he has a tag. Seemed laid back but I can see how he might frighten folks because of his size. Strange he isn't seen in the mornings

[fromHHDS]

My dog saw him today and barked and he acted scared toward us, not aggressive....whew! I will try to get to know him today when I am not with my dog.

[coconutmama]

Nice post Dancing Queen. So sorry for your loss. You are a special person.

[DonH57]

:doggie:My dog of 15 years who passed away today, was like this dog a large stray and afraid of people, someone probably abused him. (He was terrified of spray cans).
I found him digging up grass and eating it, he was so hungry.
I got him to come to me after leaving food out and walking away, by doing what dogs do.
I laid down on my back in a submissive position and after a while of feeding and eventually petting him I was able to get in my cars backseat and lay down with the door open with more food and patience, and he got into my car layed down with me and ate,and I petted him again for a long time then slowly closed the door and climb into the front seat, and took him to the vet, and then home. He slept curled above my head the first night, he just needed a safe haven.

My loss is too fresh to do this right now, but if there is another Big Doggie lover out there other than me willing to take the time to tame him from my personal experience it can be well worth the effort.

Please do not call 911
I had a friend who had just given her dog a bath and her kids let the dog out of the gate in Cincinnati Ohio and a neighbor called 911 on this big dog, and the responding officer found him in the ally and shot and killed him. I knew this dog he would rather give sloppy kisses than any thing to any one of any size.
So please do not call 911.

Call a shelter and give this dog a chance at finding a good owner.
:doggie:
Thank You

I agree 110% about calling 911 unless the dog is a proven danger. I'm so very sorry for your loss.:sad:

[DougB]

Don't think I have ever heard of calling 911 because of a stray dog in the neighborhood.

[zcaveman]

Don't think I have ever heard of calling 911 because of a stray dog in the neighborhood.

I think you call the non-emergency 911 number.

Z

[CFrance]

:doggie:My dog of 15 years who passed away today, was like this dog a large stray and afraid of people, someone probably abused him. (He was terrified of spray cans).
I found him digging up grass and eating it, he was so hungry.
I got him to come to me after leaving food out and walking away, by doing what dogs do.
I laid down on my back in a submissive position and after a while of feeding and eventually petting him I was able to get in my cars backseat and lay down with the door open with more food and patience, and he got into my car layed down with me and ate,and I petted him again for a long time then slowly closed the door and climb into the front seat, and took him to the vet, and then home. He slept curled above my head the first night, he just needed a safe haven.

My loss is too fresh to do this right now, but if there is another Big Doggie lover out there other than me willing to take the time to tame him from my personal experience it can be well worth the effort.

Please do not call 911
I had a friend who had just given her dog a bath and her kids let the dog out of the gate in Cincinnati Ohio and a neighbor called 911 on this big dog, and the responding officer found him in the ally and shot and killed him. I knew this dog he would rather give sloppy kisses than any thing to any one of any size.
So please do not call 911.

Call a shelter and give this dog a chance at finding a good owner.
:doggie:
Thank You
Dancing Queen. You are an angel.:bigbow:

[Taltarzac725]

He wanders around the Virginia Trace adult pool every evening loose, no owner in sight. He walks in front of cars and follows dogs being walked. He is there now, Saturday 3PM. Animal control closed on weekends and only responds to calls during daylight on weekdays. He is rarely out this early. I love dogs, but afraid to go up to him since he is so big.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/karen_ann2/THING_zpssxfismvj.jpg

Animal Services | Sumter County, FL - Official Website (http://sumtercountyfl.gov/75/Animal-Services)

Not sure how well the Sumter County Animal Control does with dogs this size as far as adopting them out is concerned?

[gerryann]

Dancing queen, so sorry for the loss of your pup 😟

This stray probably belongs to a neighboring area, or was dropped off.

He probably has a good thing going here and is probably being fed by folks. Hopefully someone can catch him so he'll have the chance to have a forever home.

[OCsun]

Dancing Queen, You are a special person. I feel your pain, we lost our sweet Ginger 8 weeks ago and I still have a heavy heart.

[fromHHDS]

I heard from a neighbor that he lives in a house on Kline street. His owner used to come with him to the park, walk him off the leash and not pick up his poop.
I can't guarantee this is the same red dog, but would love to see him walk home some day and have this mystery solved!

[gomoho]

Oh my, maybe his owner is gone?

[graciegirl]

I can't get him off of my mind. Please someone...find his mom.

[jbdeb114]

Animal Control can be called (352.689.4400) to catch it or if someone can catch him, have him checked for a microchip. By county ordinance the county gets strays. If no one claims it and it is deemed adoptable, then it gets put up for adoption.

Hopefully there will be a good outcome!

[CFrance]

I'm concerned that if someone calls animal control, he will be captured and euthanized. Maybe someone can approach him and get a leash on him. Walk him down Kline Street and see if he turns in at a particular house.

Maybe the owner has become too incapacitated to walk him. Help may be needed.

[kittygilchrist]

I'm concerned that if someone calls animal control, he will be captured and euthanized. Maybe someone can approach him and get a leash on him. Walk him down Kline Street and see if he turns in at a particular house.

Maybe the owner has become too incapacitated to walk him. Help may be needed.

CF, the dog runs away, per other posters...

[TrudyM]

Don't think I have ever heard of calling 911 because of a stray dog in the neighborhood.

I did once when a Lab pit bull mix was on my deck in Seattle and wouldn't let me out of my house. Gowling and snapping if I approached the glass door. I needed to get to work. Police came and shot at the ground near him and he ran home, the officer in my case did not shoot him, but did give the owner a ticket I don't know what for just know my neighbor was mad at me. It was a Sunday and Animal Control in my town doesn't work on weekends either.

[Taltarzac725]

I'm concerned that if someone calls animal control, he will be captured and euthanized. Maybe someone can approach him and get a leash on him. Walk him down Kline Street and see if he turns in at a particular house.

Maybe the owner has become too incapacitated to walk him. Help may be needed.

The bigger dogs the last I heard are kept a certain amount of time-- mainly as long as there is room-- and then put to sleep if no one adopts them. Perhaps, their procedures have changed?

[Dancing Queen]

A friend sent me this today, and I think the day my Ouie died when this post originated, I think my doggie was trying to help the other big doggie though this thread.
I am still crying....

[graciegirl]

A friend sent me this today, and I think the day my Ouie died when this post originated, I think my doggie was trying to help the other big doggie though this thread.
I am still crying....


I am sorry.

And still worried about that doggie.

Bump

[kittygilchrist]

A friend sent me this today, and I think the day my Ouie died when this post originated, I think my doggie was trying to help the other big doggie though this thread.
I am still crying....

I am sorry for your great loss...
Some animals bond into your very core.

[dbussone]

Bump

[teamC]

Great idea to take his picture! Perhaps it could be posted at the mailboxes & the pool with a footnote that people are thinking of calling animal control because he has been seen frequently alone...If he has a home-SOMEBODY will recognize him!

[CFrance]

Is the dog still being seen at the pool area?

[tomwed]

Dancing Queen I'll help look on saturday for the dog. Tell me a pool and a time to meet and maybe others will join us. I'm not a dog handler, and won't know what to do next but maybe an expert will join us.

I'll check later.

[Bonanza]

Bump

[salferg]

:doggie:My dog of 15 years who passed away today, was like this dog a large stray and afraid of people, someone probably abused him. (He was terrified of spray cans).
I found him digging up grass and eating it, he was so hungry.
I got him to come to me after leaving food out and walking away, by doing what dogs do.
I laid down on my back in a submissive position and after a while of feeding and eventually petting him I was able to get in my cars backseat and lay down with the door open with more food and patience, and he got into my car layed down with me and ate,and I petted him again for a long time then slowly closed the door and climb into the front seat, and took him to the vet, and then home. He slept curled above my head the first night, he just needed a safe haven.

My loss is too fresh to do this right now, but if there is another Big Doggie lover out there other than me willing to take the time to tame him from my personal experience it can be well worth the effort.

Please do not call 911
I had a friend who had just given her dog a bath and her kids let the dog out of the gate in Cincinnati Ohio and a neighbor called 911 on this big dog, and the responding officer found him in the ally and shot and killed him. I knew this dog he would rather give sloppy kisses than any thing to any one of any size.
So please do not call 911.

Call a shelter and give this dog a chance at finding a good owner.
:doggie:
Thank You
Am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like your pet had a wonderful life with you. We lost our little 14 yr old Llasa Apsa last week, and I tOTalLY UNDERdtand the paiN YOU are going thrU? Good luck!

[gpirate]

A friend sent me this today, and I think the day my Ouie died when this post originated, I think my doggie was trying to help the other big doggie though this thread.
I am still crying....

I have lost a lot of dogs over the years and after about 2 weeks of suffering the loss I go get another dog. It is the only way and they each have their own traits but the love carries on between the newly found dog. I know you have a great heart as all dog owners do. God Bless you.

[Dancing Queen]

Am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like your pet had a wonderful life with you. We lost our little 14 yr old Llasa Apsa last week, and I tOTalLY UNDERdtand the paiN YOU are going thrU? Good luck!

Thank you for your kind words, I am so sorry to hear about your little one too, I know it hurts, sending healing thoughts to you.
Our pets are wonderful, and they were my only children. I am trying to concentrate on the happy memories, and I hope you can too.

[Dancing Queen]

I have lost a lot of dogs over the years and after about 2 weeks of suffering the loss I go get another dog. It is the only way and they each have their own traits but the love carries on between the newly found dog. I know you have a great heart as all dog owners do. God Bless you.

Unfortunately I am not in the position to do that, any other time I would be at the animal shelter trying to find an older doggie that needs some lovins.

[Dancing Queen]

Dancing Queen I'll help look on saturday for the dog. Tell me a pool and a time to meet and maybe others will join us. I'm not a dog handler, and won't know what to do next but maybe an expert will join us.

I'll check later.

Thank you for your offer of help, I figured I should post here what transpired so others will know.
Tom urged me to PM the original poster first before we went over there, and that person replied yesterday, that the dog had disappeared a few days before and had not been seen since, and that animal control came and took down the trap they had set.
We can only hope something good happened for that doggie.