Found in Miami, Lost Sable Female

I personally wouldn't release her unless they provide you with numbers, pictures and/or a description. Sounds really fishy!
 
I dunno. He may be one of those people who never really took notice of the dog - a dog is a dog (which is a bit of flag where health issues are concerned). However, if you decide to meet with him, ask him to bring his kids. They wont be able to fake their reaction.

Did he give you the dog's name? Does she react to that name? That might give you some insight.
 
The guy doesn't have a picture of her, won't tell you her markings, and claims he has the microchip numbers, but won't give them to you. I would not respond to him again, unless he can provide some evidence that he's even seen the dog. You are doing a great thing helping this dog out, and I know you want to find her real parents for her. Wait a while to see if you get any more responses, and if not you may have to find her a new home. That shouldn't be too hard, she sounds like a great sheltie.
 
Possible scammer...

RED FLAG ALL AROUND!

Alright...
#1 - To own a dog for a "few months" and not have ANY pictures of your dog, is a dog owner who doesn't really care for it in the first place.
#2 - If it was your aunts dog to begin with, why doesn't SHE have any pictures?
#3 - Your personal life as far as your wife being pregnant, has NO relevance to finding your dog, so why share?
#4 - If he hasn't sent you a MC number by now...he PROBABLY doesn't even have it.
#5 - If I had an iPhone that I was able to check emails with I'd be on any chance I could to check for emails regarding a dog that may be mine.

I'm sorry, but - anyone who owns a dog has at least ONE picture. You have to start to ask yourself "What if it were me?" Heck - I've memorized every marking, every quirk, and every angle in personality on Caliber so that *knock on wood* heaven forbid ANYTHING happened to him I'd have all the information I could to get him back home as quickly and as safely as possible. I think you're right with your gut feeling. This is not right. Altho - the ONLY benefit of the doubt I would give this man lays in the hands of that microchip number. That's the only trustworthy piece of the puzzle in this box, I think. See what he says, and if he proves to be wrong - I'd ignore the emails...or even say that the dog has been returned to it's rightful owner. In the meantime, she's lucky to have someone to care for her the way she should be cared for - which sadly seems like nobody is caring to much(with you as an exception) :no: It just breaks my heart!
 
That sounds really fishy to me. I would definitely release the dog to him. He probably just wants to get a nice old sheltie without having to pay for it or wants to use the dog for fighting or something horrible like that. I honestly would not correspond with him anymore. All the things Tara mentioned are valid red flags and I would not believe what he said. If I ever lost my dog, I would be there in a heartbeat at the place where she might be. I wouldn't keep emailing back and forth to figure out what whether it was mine or not. True dog owners will do anything to get their dogs back.
 
Shawn, you are doing so much to help this little girl find her way home, bless you and your family.

I agree with everyone else, there are some major red flags here so trust your instincts. I don't know anyone with a pet who doesn't have AT LEAST one picture them, especially if they have children. If they are able to produce a valid microchip number, that is the ONLY thing that would give this person any credibility. Somehow I doubt they have that.

Personally, if I'd have lost my dog, I'd be going INSANE to locate the them. If there was a chance someone found my dog, I'd be checking my email constantly and scrambling to get them whatever information they needed to prove I was the owner. (I made sure to upload a picture of Edan to Home Again's web site plus my online picture gallery.)
 
MobiusTubes said:
I dunno. He may be one of those people who never really took notice of the dog - a dog is a dog (which is a bit of flag where health issues are concerned). However, if you decide to meet with him, ask him to bring his kids. They wont be able to fake their reaction.

Did he give you the dog's name? Does she react to that name? That might give you some insight.
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I just wanted to clarify the above cuz it sounds a bit wierd upon a fresh reread. What I meant was that he probably bought the sheltie for his kids and didn't really take notice of any special markings, etc.

Now this is a bit worrisome on a couple of levels. One: How did the sheltie get away? Was it by accident, inattentiveness or was there no such thing as a proper fenced in yard, etc? Accidents can be forgiven, the other two ... red flags. Two: I am a bit concerned about the long term health of the Sheltie - sounds like good vet care might not be a priority.

I'd still try to get the dog's name from the guy and see if she responds to that. That would be a good clue. And if you're going to meet with him, do so in a park or other public place and ask him to bring his kids. If indeed it is the 'their' dog, I doubt they'll be able to hide their reaction. But ... also watch the dog's reaction to them. If the dog shies away, that could be another red flag.

In any case, it sounds like you're doing a yeoman's job with the sheltie and if you don't find her previous owners, I hope you'll consider keeping her.
 
skneip01 said:
Does this sound suspicious to any one else? What other reason could there be for not sending the microchip numbers right away if you have them unless he's trying to pull something and really didn't have the chip numbers and she's not his dog? I mean I'd like to give the benefit of the doubt but this stuff just doesn't feel right. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should proceed or just ignore any future emails from this person?:no:
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If it looks like a skunk, walks like a skunk and SMELLS like a skunk...it's a skunk!!!!!:cool:
 
He could very well have gotten the dog for his kids. I would still have at least a few pictures, especially of the dog with the kids. As far as getting away, I'm not really sure. He did mention that she got out along with his Labrador. She was found with out tags or collar. I'm not sure she even had been wearing one. She didn't seem to have the marks of wearing a collar at all. She was in very good shape when found so I don't think her care was in question at that time. The guy did say her name is Bambi. We tried that and she did respond. However she responded to just about anything we called her. So that is not conclusive. I don't plan on meeting them at all until they give me concrete proof, i.e. the microchip number, that she is theirs. As for the pregnant remark I was referring to the dog, not his wife.

I'll wait and see if anything comes back from them and go from there. I have already deceided to keep her if no valid claims come in. She seems to have a very good affect on my sheltie Tru since she now has a playmate, especially during the day when fewer people are at home.

So, for now we still wait and I am going to be even more skeptical about and other claims that are made.
 
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