Lost and Found

A few hours ago, Erik and I were driving through the 5600 South and Van Winkle intersection when we saw a lost dog roaming around the street. We pulled over and looked to see if he had any tags. Unfortunately, the only thing he had on was a shock collar. Without hesitation, Erik and I put him in our car and headed straight to the vet to see if he had a microchip. No such luck.

We took the dog home, tied him up outside and gave him some water. The veterinary hospital gave us a few phone numbers to call to see if anyone had reported a lost dog. I called some in the area but they hadn't heard anything. We decided to take him to the Salt Lake County Animal Services because we were told they do not kill the dogs (unlike Midvale and Murray Animal Control where if the animal is there for four days and nothing happens, they put them down). Before leaving, we took a picture of the little guy and made some flyers to put up after we dropped off the dog.

Shortly after arriving at Animal Services, I received a call. It was the owner! I was so happy we didn't have to leave "Figit" in the arms of the unknown. The owner had called the same places I did and they were able to give her my number.

We found a dog and were able to successfully reunite him with his owner all within three hours. I am so glad we were able to get "Figit" home with his loved ones.