Stray and lost pets: When to help and what to do if it happens to you
For animal lovers, seeing a stray pet, either on the side of the road or on a social media post, can invoke a range of emotions and in response, some may try to help rescue the dog or cat. But many times, amateur rescue efforts end up causing more harm than good. Once an animal’s survival mode or “flight mode” kicks in, they may avoid human contact, even with their own families, local animal rescuer Jen Deuesenberry explained. She pointed to an ongoing case involving a black and tan dog that has been seen in multiple locations around Monongalia and ...
