The following is the story line from a posting on social media I was following. I have removed the names and city because I did not ask to share their quotes... For my purpose that was not the important thing... What is truly important is the event and the outcome cause by sharing on social media...YES when asked to share a lost or found dog please do. Here is why:
Dateline: April 2016 FLORIDA
This was the request along with a photo of a Boston Terrier.
C A W: “A friend of mine was jumped and robbed last night. His dog was either left behind or stolen, he doesn't recall last night as he was found lying on the ground unconscious. Once able to look for her, the dog bag was the only thing left. She is about six months old, Boston terrier. Please contact me if anyone has seen her. Greatly appreciate any help provide."
C A W: “........All he remembers is having the puppy in her carrier when he got mugged...he doesn't remember too much having been knocked out cold. At the hospital when he came to, I guess he must have asked his friends about the dog. They went back to look for her but found an empty carrier. They aren't sure if the lady was involved in the mugging or just happened to end up with the puppy one way or another".
BTN: We shared on our sites although we were in another state we have friends in Florida and there are many of our friends that also have friends in Florida. We were just doubling back to ask for a status when we noticed this on the original photo.
"FOUND! Reunited with the owner! FOUND!"
From the comments on social media:
C M: “That is so great how she was found! How did the lady get her, any idea?"
C A W "Some lady had her and was trying to sell the puppy to a guy that worked on a construction job site. When the guy sent a picture to his wife who had been looking for a new dog, she recognized it from the internet so they called the cops. The power of social media!"
There…….. That is what I wanted to point out.....THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOU!!!
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Although there a many many groups that specialize in doing this and they are very important to getting the word out, sometimes it is the random sharing that makes the difference.. So if you cannot donate, cannot volunteer, cannot foster, cannot adopt…
Edited by Julie Bradford