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Lost and Found Dogs FAQs

• If I find a dog, can I keep it?
  If a dog turns up on your doorstep or you find a dog anywhere, you are not free to decide what to do with it. The rule of "finders keepers" does not apply, and you … more
• What if I do want to keep the found dog?
  If a local or state law requires you to turn it over to the animal control authorities, ask for the first chance at adoption. Even if you're allowed to keep the dog, … more
• What steps should I take to find the owner of the lost dog?
  If the dog has a license tag, first call animal control services and get the owner's name. If that doesn't work, ask the people who live around the area where the dog … more

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