Small Dog Found
Small dog found in the area of Hastings Square around March 24, 2011.
If this is your dog please contact Animal Control at 908-813-3832
Dog Found I don't know who this dog belongs to but i've had him run up to me and my dogs while i've been outside walking. He is usually with a group of kids who play basketball and is always running loose. The owner does live in Hasting sq. If i see the kids outside i will mention it to them. I don't know who or what unit the dog is from.
sunflower 2 OOHHH yes.........he lives on Edinborough Ct.....they always let me go outside by himself...very sad. I would guess they want him back.....I thought it was the house whose front door is directly across from # 26 Delbarton's front door.......I can check tonight and let you know?? where is the dog? is he at the pound? how long will they hold him?
Hastings ResidentThanks for the information. If any one has contact with the owner and could let them know their dog is found, that would be great. He is a very sweet little dog who is missing his family. He was impounded by animal control and will be held for 2 weeks. If the owner is not found within that time, he will be placed for adoption.
I really question how much the family cares about him if they haven't even looked for him............there are no signs in Hastings (the easiest thing to do) or one call to the police or animal control would locate him.......he's been picked up before so I am sure they know who to call. I think he would be better off with a family that actually cared about him. Over the summer he was out loose all the time..........barking and circling his house............they just left him out and went out for who knows how long. If I didnt have 2, I would take him in a heartbeat.
I would take him too. He is adorable and deserves to be loved and cherished...Our family would love to adopt him...
reedfamily I'm pretty sure this dog is the subject of this post I wrote back in September.
Just want to remind everyone how important a collar and tags on your pup is. I was walking Lucky this morning and I came across a wandering little dog with no owner and no collar. I saw it cross the street (not busy, but a street with cars, nonetheless) and it came over to me. I cautiously let Lucky and mystery dog say hello, because I didn't know if he/she was friendly. I didn't know what to do so I waited there with him/her for a couple minutes until I finally saw a man approaching from the vicinity of where the dog came, with no particular sense of urgency. He had another dog with him on the leash. Eventually the dog went back to him, and I called out to him to ask if he/she was his dog. He chuckled and said yeah, that he was walking himself. Real nice. I could have very easily, if I wanted to, picked up that dog and taken off with it. Or it could have been hit by a car, bitten another dog, or been bitten. I understand that things happen, but with just a little common sense, I think we'll have fewer of these "missing pets" posts.
Tracy
Sep '10
Tracy reedfamily~
I reallly doubt the owner is going to claim him......if you are interested, I would call animal control and let them know. Will probably have to wait the 2 weeks ......good luck. He does deserve better than he has had........very sad that he would be left outside loose..........barking to get in his house. My husband went knocking on doors to find the owner over the summer........her response was 'oh I was just going to go look for him'.....he had been out for hours :o(
Calico696 yes-Calico, so sad. My neighbors are the same way, worse even and they should not have any animals.
4paws I agree with Hasting resident. I see this little dog loose all the time but don't know what unit he is from. I've seen him out by himself as late as 11pm. Clearly the owner is aware there dog is missing and yet there is no signs in complex looking for him. I think he would be better off with a caring family otherwise the little dog is going to get hit by a car. If they claim the dog he will be running loose again. He is really an adorable little dog.
"He was impounded by animal control and will be held for 2 weeks."
Why would the animal be impounded for 2 weeks? Like what would happen if Salem or Maddie accidentally got out and animal control got called would I have to live without Salem and Maddie for 2 weeks?
I mean I obviously do every thing I can to ensure they never get lost but things could happen. A tree can call on the fence and they could get out, leashes can break, and other things.
Just curious
Nosila Nosila, they're not holding the dog captive. Two weeks is the maximum time they will hold the dog before turning over to a shelter. The owners can go claim their dog at any time.
MB Nosila - You could claim Salem or Maddie immediately as their owner. Animal control has to hold an unclaimed do for two weeks before allowing it to be adopted. Therefore, the owner has time to claim it. If they don't, the animal is free to be adopted.
Ha Ha Calico....I went and re-read the thread and I just read it incorrectly
Man I started to panic....Well we all know my dogs wouldn't be sitting with animal control for 2 weeks waiting for me to reclaim them.
I left a message with animal control and with Happy Trails that our family is very interested in adopting this precious dog.. If the family does reclaim him I hope that they will be told in some way that their dog can no longer run free..Does Hackettstown have leash laws in effect?
cbel Oh and yes, our Homeowner's Association prohibits animals from running loose. Apparently people need to be TOLD this after taking an animal into their homes.
I am very happy reedfamily! IF the owners get this dog back (which I doubt....that would involve some effort) AND I see him wandering again.......i will personally get him for you, reedfamily! LOL Even animal control doesn't think the owners will claim him.........and if your dog was picked up by animal control in the past..........would that not be the first place you would call?? The do not want him back.........he is lucky he hasn't gotten hit by a car. Yes, the 2 weeks is just so the owners have time to claim him.........they could have gotten him back that day IF they called. tomorrow is one week..........next Thursday will be 2.
Hasting Resident one more thing........they have been told not to let their dog run free........they just don't listen/care I guess. The police even came here over the summer. boggles the mind how some people act.........
I hope The Reed Family and this adorable dog are able to get together. It breaks my heart to think of this little guy outside all the time, running up to strangers, looking for someone to show him some much deserved love :)
Lori...since '73 Ah Reedfamily PLEASEEEE keep us updated on what happens! Hes adorable..and looks like a sweet mutt (which are the BEST kind) This baby deserves better!
Anom Yes......please keep us posted reedfamily........did you ever get a call back.......I am really hoping the owner didn't claim him. I saw today that the house is for sale.
Hey everyone...We did hear right back from Happy Tails yesterday and he said that it would be a few more days, and then we will be able to meet the dog...We are so excited to see him especially my 16 and 13 yr. olds...thank you for your encouragement and please keep us in your thoughts...
That is really wonderful news. He is the cutest little dog and so easy going.
Best of luck to you!!
reedfamily- I am very happy to hear that you are interested in this little guy! At this point, it is highly unlikely that the owner will claim him. He is really a wonderful, easy going, well behaved little dog and would make an excellent addition to your family I am sure! Just a few more days and you will be able to meet him. In the meantime, he is in good hands with us at Happy Tails. Thanks everyone for your interest and compassion.
Thank you Happy Tails...I have only heard great things about You, and am so very appreciative that this special little dog is in the safety of your hands...
I was thinking about this little guy last night when I was walking my dog in our community. It makes me so sad to think that these people don't/didn't care enough about their pet to keep it safe. By now they have to be wondering, if they don't already know, what happened to their dog, and to just give up on him is heart breaking. I guess it's just hard for me to think of a fellow dog owner that doesn't love their animal as much as I love mine.
Reed Family, I hope you have a happy ending to this story and I hope little tan doggy does too.
Hey everyone...We heard from Happy Tails and are setting up and appt. to meet him..Tracy I feel the same way that you do...I can only imagine what he has been through..and the rejection that he has felt..But, we are so looking forward to loving him and giving him everything that he needs, and he will never be rejected or neglected again...We will let you all know what happens after we meet him...We are so EXCITED!!!
Firefly 
Reedfamily: Even though he has been neglected and abandoned by his family, you would never know it! He is happy-go-lucky and his only worry is, who is going to throw the tennis ball next? Can't wait for you to meet him, I have no doubt you will fall in love with him instantly!
OMG the doggy is so adorable. Love the pic of him looking at the tennis ball.
It would be great if someone could find out his original name, so he could be called by that.
He looks like such a sweet boy. Good luck, Reed Family!
Rebecka Reed Family - I've got my fingers crossed that you can adopt this cutie!!! I know he will be loved. Can't wait to hear how your meet with him went.
Joanie his name is Rusty :o) I meant to post that for the reedfamily earlier. I also learned that he was kept in the garage! :o( Love the pictures of him with the ball......a few times I tried to get close to him when he was loose but could not catch him......he was so afraid and desperate to get in his house (or garage)....very sad then......so happy his life is about to change for the better!
We get to meet Rusty tomorrow morning and we are so excited...Thank you so very much Hastings Resident for giving us his name...this is so important to us but more so for him...If we were going to name him the name Doggie was what we were thinking bc we thought maybe that would be familiar to him..I think we are going to have a hard time sleeping tonight waiting to meet him tomorrow morning..I am so joyful that I joined this forum bc it opened the door for a wonderful blessing for our family, and you have all been awesome in your support and encouragement..thank you so very much..
Reedfamily,
Best of luck with your new dog. You are really kind hearted people. It's nice to know this little guy will finally have a loving home and be safe.
it will be interesting to hear if he actually knows his name.......not sure how long his previous owner had him....and being kept in the garage......how much interaction could he have had?? Keep us posted.......so happy for you!
Loving this thread -- can't wait to hear how it turns out for Rusty and the reedfamily. Sure hope that Rusty's new full name is Rusty Reed! :o)
Looking for great news and a happy ending -- like the Murray story, only shorter, lol! 8)
Hopeful in H-town Rusty is now in fact Rusty Reed. He went home with his new family this morning :-)
That is absolutely fantastic news!!!! Thanks, Dog Found, for helping this little doggie find a new family. Good luck, reedfamily, with Rusty Reed!
And here, my friends, is the beauty of Hackettstown Life! Huzzah!
suzique Yay! reedfamily, please post pics soon. I'm so happy for Rusty and his new family.
He is Home...We got our Rusty...Have been playing ball with him and going for many walks...He is absolutely adorable and keeps following my daughter everywhere she goes in the house..So very happy and grateful...Thank you so very much!!
Adorable pics, reedfamily! Thanks for posting and congratulations on being there for Rusty!
BTW, looking at these pictures I find myself wondering, What kind of dog is Rusty? I presume he's a mix of some kind -- any ideas? Or maybe he's a purebred of something that I don't know...? Just wondering!
Happy, happy. Joy, Joy.
Happy, happy. Joy, Joy.
Do ya wanna play, Rusty? Do ya, do ya, do ya??
I can play chase, and I can play tag, and I can play pounce on the bug, and I can play...
Do ya wanna play? Do ya, do ya, do ya??
My brother is kind of a stick in the mud.
Do ya wanna play? Do ya, do ya, do ya??
Sugar You're right Firefly. Looks like Rusty is smiling in his new pics. Congratulations Reed family!!! What a happy ending for all.
lola What a wonderful story and what a wonderful family....the Reed family. The " Man Upstairs" works in mysterious ways sometimes. Rusty Reed is a lucky little dog and he knows it!
joyful 
maja YAY, so happy for your family & the lucky furry family member! :) Word of advice (having worked for animal control before) - please make sure that you get a signed adoption contract stating that he is yours and he was held for the appropriate amount of time by the town for reclaiming. Also, get him microchipped. These two steps are the only way which you can prove to the old owner, should they ever locate you and claim that you stole him, that he is indeed yours. Again, thanks for taking him in and keep everyone updated!!
Rusty Reed! I love it! he looks so happy.........never saw him look happy before........definite happy ending!
Rusty and my daughter had a very busy day together... He is the most sweetest and special dog.. It feels as if he has always been with us..And he comes when you call his name...Right now they are both passed out on the couch sleeping...He is sleeping right between her feet...My heart melted...We are so blessed to have him...Life is good..Sweet dreams all...
Great advice, Someone11, and thanks for the update, reedfamily! What a great day on Hackettstown Life! 8-)
Nice story. I wish you all the best, Reed Family. Nice to see some good things that come out of this forum.
Rich this is a great story.
i have so much respect and admiration for the reed family right now, i could just bust.
nice job.
(and i needed an uplifting story today)
thanks!
BrotherDog Reed Family - how's little Rusty? I'm sure we'd all love an update to this heartwarming story!
What a great ending to this story. For those that asked, it looks to me like Rusty is a Australian Terrier mix (the 'ruff' around his collar and neck is typical of that breed.) Can't tell by the photos but if his coat is real hard that is an indication of terrier also. Best of luck to the Reeds with their new addition.
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