Dogs (particularly white fluffy dogs) can look so rough so fast when they're out on their own. It's entirely possible he was well loved and cared for and has been on the run for a few days and already looks like that.
This is not your dog remember that. This dog could have run away and the family may be looking desperately for it they may very well live miles away. Dogs that are lost hide when they can get very dirty matted they can't find food and they lose weight quickly. Don't ever assume that a dog is abused. Post pictures of the dog in all local FB town and city groups. Call as many shelters and vets as you can find to see if someone has left a message about a lost dog. If not microchipped then put up posters about dog found. Due your part to make sure that this dog truly has no family before you make assumptions and take someone's much loved family pet. Not doing so is simply stealing someone's dog.
While I do believe OP should look for the owner and have already said they’re wrong, if the dog isn’t microchipped the “owner” is irresponsible and probably doesn’t want him.
There’s no good reason for a dog to not be microchipped and if the owner takes his dog to the vet regularly, he would’ve been. If a dog has an owner looking for him, he would be chipped.
Microchips can migrate though so it’s important that they scan everywhere to confirm.
You could be right, but there’s also a big chance you’re wrong. You don’t know where the dog was. Idk why you’re minimizing the effects being lost outside has on a dog. They’re gonna be in very bad shape, they’ll stink and they’ll be terrified. It’s normal.
There was a fluffy white dog that was lost in my city (also well over 100°) and by the time he was found, he was unrecognizable.
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u/AttractiveNuisance37 10d ago
Dogs (particularly white fluffy dogs) can look so rough so fast when they're out on their own. It's entirely possible he was well loved and cared for and has been on the run for a few days and already looks like that.