I came across the cutest dog this weekend. He had a collar and I assumed he belonged to one of the neighbors, but he slept on my front porch all weekend. This morning I called the vet and was told he was a stray that was taken in by a couple who had recently lost their golden lab. The vet gave me their contact number and I was able to reach them on the phone. They explained that the collar and tag belonged to their dog that they had to put to sleep in May. They took in the stray and gave him the collar and hoped he would stay around with them. I was told he has a bad habit of wandering off and in the few weeks that they had him they've had to pick him up from strangers' houses several different times. I told them he had been sleeping on my porch all weekend and didn't seem to be in any hurry to go anywhere.

They've informed me that they just can't keep him, because he wanders off and have pretty much left him in my hands. I already have pets and can't really keep him, but I had to turn him into the animal shelter. He's so sweet and friendly and is very good with people. I guess we'll see how today goes...if he stays around I'll have to decide if I can handle one more dog, or if I'll try to find him a good home.

Have any of you ever taken in a stray? My dogs are both rescue dogs and have been wonderful pets, but I've never taken in a stray right off the street.

Anyway...I'd love to hear any stories you may have.