a neighbor found an abandoned dog today. had a makeshift leash from tied together with some thin rope. a big beautiful female rot.  her head was the size of a pumpkin - she must have weighed 110 easy - magnificent specimen of a Rot.  Sweet as a baby...she was just left, we think ,by someone headed downtown.
   considering the condition she is in, i don't think she'd been on the street too long, so he may have just "picked" her up. certain dogs have "status" on the street - she would have ruled. but he dumped her. if i didn't think my 2 20 pound wonders would have gone nuts, i would have kept her in a minute, seeing if her true owner could be found. the neighbor was calling animal control. 
 that dog is a beauty and she was someones pet and now is  a "stray" - anyone know someone...or is looking for a great dog...i'm going to inquire tomorrow. shes about 4 -6 yrs, calm..good disposition.  good teeth, good coat- tails gone. kinda talking myself into another dog....