Cathy T
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I was running errands this afternoon and saw a beagle running right up the middle of a super busy street (Balboa Ave), cars were swerving to avoid hitting this poor little thing and he was just in a panic running up the middle of the street. I got to the top, swung a totally illegal uturn (but safely) and was intending to try to herd him off the main street. As I finished my turn I saw, in silhouette, that he had gotten underneath a car, scrambled out and made a mad dash down a residential street (thankfully little traffic and he ran on the sidewalk). This dog was flying!!!! He ran over a 1/2 mile at top speed. I tried to pull over a couple of times to see if I could stop him...nothing doing....he was hauling ass!!! Finally saw him dash into a front yard and dash into the bushes. I ran over to see how he was. He was cowering under the bushes and panting like crazy. I got a bowl and some water out of the car and set it down, then backed away and sat on the driveway, talking gently to him. He was not coming out. No one home, no neighbors around. I thought I had spotted a collar on him. Called animal control and they said they would send an officer but couldn't tell me how long it would be (puppies were at the groomer and were now over an hour past pick up time, thank God my groomer is such a wonderful gal and told me not to hurry). Young fella pulled up, turned out he was an exchange student living in the house (limited english). In mixed signals and words I explained what had happened. Had already written a note explaining situation and wrapped my business card up in it. Homeowner called this evening to tell me animal control had picked him up. Called animal control this evening. He is being treated for injuries to his back legs and was microchipped. They will contact owners.
Jake has been driving me nuts the last couple of days demanding my attention. When I got to the groomer's I broke down in sobs. Sat on the floor and got major puppy kisses from dogs and hugs from groomer.
I've heard so many sad stories the last few weeks and this afternoon's events just made me appreciate my babies even more. Jakey buddy, you can bug the holy heck out of me...I don't care...just don't ever leave me.
Jake has been driving me nuts the last couple of days demanding my attention. When I got to the groomer's I broke down in sobs. Sat on the floor and got major puppy kisses from dogs and hugs from groomer.
I've heard so many sad stories the last few weeks and this afternoon's events just made me appreciate my babies even more. Jakey buddy, you can bug the holy heck out of me...I don't care...just don't ever leave me.