Strange Dog day yesterday. As I mentioned before I had a stray follow me during my walk at lunchtime yesterday and some gals brought him to the Animal shelter for me.
Well, after work last night I went for another hike in the woods on the way home. About 15 minutes into the walk I saw a girl sitting on the trail under a trail light. Got closer and her Black Lab was lying next to her. She said he just chased a Rabbit and collapsed. He did not look good at all, legs were stiff and she said his belly was all tightened up. Thought maybe he had a stroke?
She had just called her boyfriend to come meet her with a cart, but he did not know the way around the park. I told her to call him back and have him meet me at the park entrance and I would lead him to where the dog and she were. I hiked back and mett up with him and by the time we got back to the Dog he was looking much better. He was still a little out of it, but his tail was wagging and he was sitting up. He was happy to see the girls boyfriend. Dog wanted to walk back, and did not want to get into the cart, but she made him.
He did not like that cart ride back to the car, and really didn't like when the girls boyfriend ran up the trail to geet the vehicle and meet us on the trail. Loaded him into the car and they left for the vet. I think the girl was a little suprised that I offered as much assistance as I did. I hate to see an animal suffer, hope he is feeling well today.
Girl thinks he may have what she called a turned stomach, where the dogs stomach get twisted around and they have a hrd time going to the bathroom. Hopefully he is well this morning. I hope I see her in the park again so I can find out how he is doing.
Looks like my new part time job, Animal Rescuer
Good feeling to help someone in need.