Meet Tux, PLUS: Finding Lost Dogs, and Finding Foster Families!

We have no idea where Tux came from. He's our "international man of mystery", all dressed up with his white shirt and tuxedo jacket, looking like a canine 007 on a spy mission or going to a swanky cocktail party. But on the day we found him on October 21st, he wasn't on his way to a fancy soirée. He was strolling up the WagsInn driveway! We don't know if he was on a secret mission far from home or if he had been dropped off by his own "personal taxi service." But there he was, nonchalantly following his nose up the drive.

Tux is such a dapper dude. He is in great shape, muscular, firmly built, and it looks as though he had been well-cared for in his last place of residence. We found no signs of abuse, neglect, or long days on the road. As well, it was clear that he had some basic training. He knew his commands, and he probably had been crate trained. But no chip and no collar (a bow tie wouldn't have surprised us!) So we went to work to try to find his owners. 

Handsome, dashing "Secret Agent" Tux

Whenever we find strays, we do our outmost to locate their families. We list them with Springfield and Dayton Lost Dogs and we post notices in the newspapers. We share information with other rescue sites. We call local vets and the Humane Society to ask about recent reports of lost pets. We post on social media. Word gets around. But after 10 days of trying to find where they belong, we will then take them to the vet for that all-important spay or neuter procedure, if they haven't already had it, for vaccinations and a heart worm test. And then we'll start the process of finding them new families. 

Next, we assess personalities of our "foundlings" and work with them on any specific issues they might have. Professional trainer, Katie Schalk, who owns "Life with Pup," helps us address any behavioral concerns. Our goal is to prepare dogs to become great family members. If an adoption doesn't happen right away, we might place a pooch with a foster home to help him or her socialize into a family setting. Foster situations also allow us to learn more about how they get along in a home environment.

(We could really use MORE FOSTER HOMES!! If you can foster, please call us! We've included links with our foster and adoption applications. Bringing a foster dog into your home could help you see if you wish to be adoptive "parents" — or you will be helping tremendously in preparing the dog for another family to adopt.)

Tux is showing us that he is smart and eager to learn. We've taken him on leash walks with other dogs and will soon integrate him into dog play groups. Tux needs an owner who loves and understands the American Pit Bull Terrier and will know how to nurture his sweet, loyal disposition. 

Tux spends time with Lori in her home and in the office. He likes to look out the window. We aren't sure if he is watching the dogs at play or looking for the family he is separated from. Or is he hoping someone will come to adopt him one day soon? He is our man of mystery. Let's write a happy ending for his story.

Maybe YOURS is the family he is hoping for. 


Please go to our Facebook page and scroll down to see a special video on our post called, "Our Promise to Tux." It'll melt your heart! https://www.facebook.com/wagsinn/

Here are our Fostering Guidelines. Can you help out by fostering a dog?https://wagsinn.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/fosterapp_wagsinncaninecharities_0516.pdf

And here is a link to our adoption application http://wagsinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/AdoptionApp_WagsInnCanineCharities2017-1.pdf.