VERY BIG, MALE GSD Found in SCRANTON, PA, blue collar, he's been lost for a long time

hjthomas13 · 02-21-2010, 01:32 AM

A very big, male GSD was found in the woods behind my home in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He has been living in the woods since April of 2009!

He was eating from people's garbage cans, so I decided to start leaving food out for him in the hopes that he would let me get close to him. He was very afraid of people. Even after 6 months of leaving food out, he would only come out at night and wouldn't let anyone come near.

A few weeks ago, he finally got enough courage to come out during the day. This guy is huge! I've never seen a GSD this big.

He was sporting what appeared to be a blue (dark green?) collar with paw prints on it and a metal tag.

The Human Society set up a cage, and after a few weeks, he finally went inside. He is now at the Humane Society in Lackawanna County.

Sadly, the metal tag was gone by the time he entered the cage. I have no way of knowing who his owners are.

He was obviously someone's pet. He obeys commands and is very playful.

No one in the Scranton area reported a missing dog meeting his description. Kane Trucking is nearby, and I think he may have hitched a ride on one of the trucks, it's happened before, so who knows where he is from.

If anyone can help me track down the owners, I would greatly appreciate it.

I would have no problem taking him in as my own, as I've been feeding him for almost a year, but he does belong to someone else and it's only right that we find them if possible.

Best,

Howard

BowWowMeow · 02-21-2010, 01:48 AM

Wow, thanks for helping to trap this dog. I hope that after his stray period is up you will adopt him. I'm sure that even if his owners do show up in the future he will be much happier living in a home than in the shelter.

hjthomas13 · 02-21-2010, 02:38 AM

Thanks. Forgot to mention that he is not neutered and not micro chipped. Despite his size, he behaves like a puppy. The blue collar looked like it was way too small for him, as if he's grown since he's been a stray.

allieg · 02-21-2010, 09:26 AM

Do you have a picture?There is a member here who is looking for her dog.VinsMom is the member.

HeidiW · 02-21-2010, 09:28 AM

Thanks for helping this boy out, can you post a picture of him? sounds like he is young.

CampPappy · 02-21-2010, 09:33 AM

This boy is not Vinnie...I sent Jenna to the shelter to check him out.
SE has evaluated him (don't have results yet) and another rescue person is going today to evaluate.

Jax08 · 02-21-2010, 09:40 AM

I'm going today to eval him. I'll take pictures and post him. Thank YOU Howard for caring so much about this boy!!

Does that mean if the owners are not found you are going to adopt him from the shelter?

CampPappy · 02-21-2010, 09:46 AM

Here's a picture....had trouble finding it!

Myamom · 02-21-2010, 09:50 AM

Small world Howard! I live near you...saw this boy at the shelter...and am going back today to eval him and take pics with Jax! Will keep you posted...I don't hold out much hope he will be reclaimed though.

He is big and beautiful!

hjthomas13 · 02-21-2010, 03:32 PM

I'd be willing to take him if his owners can't be found.

I have a big yard and was planning on putting in a back fence this year...I already have the property fenced in on both sides, just the back is open, which is how the GSD got on to my property in the first place.

There is a possibility that once the snow melts, I can find that missing metal tag he was wearing. He never really left the wooded area behind my home, so I'm guessing it is back there somewhere.

I feel so bad for the poor guy.

02-21-2010, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
hjthomas13 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 32	VERY BIG, MALE GSD Found in SCRANTON, PA, blue collar, he's been lost for a long time A very big, male GSD was found in the woods behind my home in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He has been living in the woods since April of 2009! He was eating from people's garbage cans, so I decided to start leaving food out for him in the hopes that he would let me get close to him. He was very afraid of people. Even after 6 months of leaving food out, he would only come out at night and wouldn't let anyone come near. A few weeks ago, he finally got enough courage to come out during the day. This guy is huge! I've never seen a GSD this big. He was sporting what appeared to be a blue (dark green?) collar with paw prints on it and a metal tag. The Human Society set up a cage, and after a few weeks, he finally went inside. He is now at the Humane Society in Lackawanna County. Sadly, the metal tag was gone by the time he entered the cage. I have no way of knowing who his owners are. He was obviously someone's pet. He obeys commands and is very playful. No one in the Scranton area reported a missing dog meeting his description. Kane Trucking is nearby, and I think he may have hitched a ride on one of the trucks, it's happened before, so who knows where he is from. If anyone can help me track down the owners, I would greatly appreciate it. I would have no problem taking him in as my own, as I've been feeding him for almost a year, but he does belong to someone else and it's only right that we find them if possible. Best, Howard

02-21-2010, 01:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,797	Wow, thanks for helping to trap this dog. I hope that after his stray period is up you will adopt him. I'm sure that even if his owners do show up in the future he will be much happier living in a home than in the shelter. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

02-21-2010, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Do you have a picture?There is a member here who is looking for her dog.VinsMom is the member. __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

02-21-2010, 09:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
HeidiW Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,141	Thanks for helping this boy out, can you post a picture of him? sounds like he is young. __________________ Heidi, human mom to Daisy, 6 yr JRT Bella, 3 yr GSD Bo, 2 yr GSD Rest in Peace, Kasey, GSD Shelter 8/96-12/07 at the Bridge Patches, CS Shelter 4/93-4/05 at the Bridge Keisha, GSD 12/87-10/96 at the Bridge Tarsha, GSD my sweet 16 BD at the Bridge

02-21-2010, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
CampPappy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,320	This boy is not Vinnie...I sent Jenna to the shelter to check him out. SE has evaluated him (don't have results yet) and another rescue person is going today to evaluate. __________________ CAMP PAPPY

02-21-2010, 02:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
hjthomas13 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 32	Thanks. Forgot to mention that he is not neutered and not micro chipped. Despite his size, he behaves like a puppy. The blue collar looked like it was way too small for him, as if he's grown since he's been a stray.

02-21-2010, 09:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,335	I'm going today to eval him. I'll take pictures and post him. Thank YOU Howard for caring so much about this boy!! Does that mean if the owners are not found you are going to adopt him from the shelter? __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-21-2010, 09:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
CampPappy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,320	Here's a picture....had trouble finding it! __________________ CAMP PAPPY

02-21-2010, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Myamom Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PA Posts: 12,144	Small world Howard! I live near you...saw this boy at the shelter...and am going back today to eval him and take pics with Jax! Will keep you posted...I don't hold out much hope he will be reclaimed though. He is big and beautiful! __________________ Mya - Queen GSD-..the void will never be filled...Love you always and forever! Until we meet again..... Ava - Princess GSD Cheyenne-GSD Buddy-Sweet lap cat - Forever in my heart...until we meet again... Baby - Crazy cat Spencer - Eclectus parrot

02-21-2010, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
hjthomas13 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 32	I'd be willing to take him if his owners can't be found. I have a big yard and was planning on putting in a back fence this year...I already have the property fenced in on both sides, just the back is open, which is how the GSD got on to my property in the first place. There is a possibility that once the snow melts, I can find that missing metal tag he was wearing. He never really left the wooded area behind my home, so I'm guessing it is back there somewhere. I feel so bad for the poor guy.

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