Q: Do I have to take a lost dog to the pound, regardless of finding him a home already?
A couple of guys from out of state found a old cattle dog and brought it to the store I work at to ask me to call animal control. Unfortunately this town is so small there isn't such a thing and the nearest facility is about 30 miles from where I live. Instead they gave me him to take care of, as he was clearly dehydrated, missing the tip of his left ear and has many scars. I posted a lost & found on Facebook and no owners have shown up. However I did get an offer from a local rancher that I know to take him in, but I am getting messages from other people I don't know telling me I have to take him to the pound to check if he's chipped/I have to keep him 5 to 30 days before rehoming. I've asked a friend who is a cop, who told me since technically I wasn't the one who found him and was given him I can remove him, but I'm confused on what I really have to do. He isn't neutered, so I highly doubt he's even chipped, I guess I'm just confused. Thanks for any help!
A: Since you're in Canada, I'm not sure the exact laws. In the US in Colorado, the rule on lost property is 5 years. You might want to call around to local lawyers to get a correct answer. But, it seems like the dog would be in good hands if he stayed with you.
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