Lucy was going nuts this morning... I went outside to see what the commotion was all about and found this little guy:
I really really wish we could keep him, but we had soo much trouble with Lucy at the puppy stage and we just want to not have to deal with another stress right now.
I just want to say that I did the right thing and took it to a Human Society because the dogs stomach was full of worms, it was tired and skinny, covered in scabs as it has been scrounging for food anywhere it can, infested with fleas... all signs pointing to someone ditching the dog. I think that even if it were someone's puppy, I'd rather it be in a shelter than with the person who let their dog get to this stage...
I know that the last paragraph goes against the rules, but I still feel like I did the right thing by taking it to the lost & found... and I'm going to rant here for a second. I understand that Humane Societies do a fantastic job with the little bits of money they get in funding, but I can't help but feel guilty with the paper work that they make you sign and the looks you get when you walk in the door with a lost puppy. I also understand that they get lots of animals every day and that people give up on animals... but I couldn't help but let them know that I'm trying to help the dog and that I'm not the bad owner who ditched it. To top it all off, they "shhed" me when I was explaining the situation to them. At any rate, it's done... I can't control the situation...
Let's hope that he gets a good home... but my heart aches because I know there's a chance he'll be euthanized as well.