I don't know about CA, but here you could tell them the truth about the dog and they would not bother the owner. Did the owner not try to find her? I would speak up
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of C.M. Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] My son's dog Hi, I have a difficult situation to ask you about. I went to the local shelter today to see how many Chis were there 'cuz y'all were saying there were so many in the CA shelters. First, I'll tell you that there were four there. But, I found my neighbor's dog there! You guys I'm crying as I type. I know this dog. I've played with this dog. She's a wonderful dog. Visla, Shephard Mix.. She played with my dog. So, what do I do. The shelter said that she was a stray from when we had some uncommon thunder storms and she got scared and jumped the fence. So the shelter picked her up, then adopted her out to a family. She was returned to the shelter because she couldn't be left alone and tore things up.. I know this dog; I know her habits; I know she grew up with another large dog. Thus she's never been alone and has always played with her dogmate. The shelter doesn't know this. So, How can I tell them the background of this dog without getting the owner in trouble. I would take her in right now, but I'm not allowed more than two dogs. Does anybody live in the El Cajon, CA area that would want a wonderful dog. You guys please help me. Carolyn, Cooper and Joe
