Do You Know This Dog Found in Dutchess County?

If you've ever lost a pet, you know the feeling. The panic sets in almost immediately. You start checking every room, calling their name, driving around the neighborhood, and hoping they'll come running back home.

That's why a post from the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office immediately caught my attention over the weekend.

Lost Dog in Dutchess County, NY

Deputies are currently trying to locate the owner of a dog that was found by a Deputy Sheriff while on patrol in the Rhinecliff area of Dutchess County. Officials have shared information about the dog and are hoping someone recognizes the animal and can help reunite it with its family.

Take a look...

According to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, anyone who believes they may be the owner, or who has information about who the owner may be, is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 845-486-3800.

As a dog owner myself, stories like this always hit a little differently.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my dog, Smalls. He's more than just a pet...he's family. The thought of him being lost somewhere and not knowing if he's safe would absolutely kill me! I can honestly say there isn't much I wouldn't do to find him. I'd be driving every road, knocking on doors, posting on social media, hanging flyers, and doing everything possible until he was back home where he belongs.

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That's why it's so important to share posts like these. It only takes one person!

Thankfully, there are a lot of animal lovers throughout Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley who always seem willing to lend a hand when a pet goes missing. Hopefully that community spirit works once again, and this dog is reunited with its owner as quickly as possible.

If you recognize the dog or might know who it belongs to, please contact the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office at 845-486-3800.