Need some help... Semi urgent

[Rodeo]

I wasn't really sure WHERE to post this but since I have pictures I'm starting here. I found this dog on the side of the road about a week ago, brought him home and fed him.. but he wonder off while I was at work (faulty back fence). Apparently he decided to come back because boyfriend took Rodeo out this morning and there he was.

I thought he might live in a house on the other side of the neighborhood but I'm not sure. Anyway, he is clearly thin and has something on his rump that looks like maybe mange? I'm not very educated on skin conditions.

Would it be wrong for me to hold him and see if someone claims him? It's pretty cold out so I let him in. He's pretty well behaved. And if there is anything that I can do to help his skin I would love to know. If he's still in my care in a week or so I'll be running him to the vet but I don't want to spend that money just to have to turn him over to someone who clearly isn't taking very good care of him.

Skinny Minny


Face


Checking out kittens

[catahoulamom]

I can't tell if that's mange or not, but OMG HE IS SO HANDSOME. Good for you for taking him in. Does he have a microchip?

He has a lot of scars on his nose and muzzle and around his neck. Hm, wonder where that's from. I don't want to jump to conclusions but maybe he shouldn't be going back to his original owner...

[Rodeo]

Thanks. I thought the same at first but he hasn't shown any signs of aggression at all. He is intact so I think maybe he had words with another male over a female? No way to know. Where can I take him to see if he has a microchip? I think I'm going to try to just foster him and find him a home later on. I don't have room for four dogs, but he is SUCH a good boy.

[leilaquinn]

What a cutie! He definately isn't in great shape, but I would still get him checked for a chip and look for an owner. Some dogs are major escape artists and will happily scratch/cut themselves up thoroughly if it means getting through a tiny hole in a fence, etc., epecially dogs bred to be pain tolerant like bully breeds or labs. being on the run for a while could cause his poor body condition too. of course he might also belong to some jerk who lets him run loose and scrap with neiborhood dogs because they just don't give a s##t, in which case he probably won't be chipped and would be better off in a new home. If it were me i'd get him to a vet ASAP either way, if for no other reason that he could be carrying any thing (mange included, some mange is highly contagious) that your own dogs might end up exposed to if he's in your yard and or home. I would be putty in that guy's paws, what a smooshy face!

[catahoulamom]

You should be able to take him to any vet's office and have them scan him for a microchip. I hate to say it but usually people that allow their dogs to roam don't microchip them. If you don't have a vet office near you, I usually take dogs I find to Banfield at PetSmart and they'll check it for me (no cost).

Yeah, that's possible that he only got into a scuffle. The scars are (in my opinion) definitely from some kind of fight, based on where the marks are. Especially since he is intact and running loose, who knows what could have happened to him. My pitty has a few marks around his cheeks and face just from playing extremely rough. I'm glad he's friendly and not showing aggression towards your other dogs. :) Are you keeping him separate from the others for now just in case the (possible) mange is contagious?

[Rodeo]

I am keeping him separated for now. BF let him out in the backyard again but I don't know how reliable the fence is. I'd love to take him in but I've got to look out for my two and I have a puppy on the way as well. I can't take him to the local shelter because they euth pitties, unless someone claims them.

[whiteleo]

Good for you for taking him in, don't give him back to whoever the crappy owner is! It looks like it is possible that his back could be caused by fleas, but that is just a guess. Definitely try to see if he has a chip, and give him a hug...

[magicre]

OMG.....keep him until he gains weight, at least...poor baby.

this is why i hate people.....arghhh.

[whiteleo]

OMG.....keep him until he gains weight, at least...poor baby.

this is why i hate people.....arghhh.

I say this daily! "I hate people" as iI drive.....

[Sprocket]

IMO The thick wrinkled look of his hind end skin is how mange presents. It could also be heavy flea infestation plus lack of proper nutrition. I'd be careful with it either way.

He is very handsome :)