Lost dog who to call?

[GinaG3]

There is currently a dog running up and down Dulwich common with a lot of traffic. Who can I call? I don't want it to get hit by a car on this very busy road. Its been about 15 minutes now..

[GinaG3]

Have spoke to Southwark dog wardens who will come out and have a look. No answer at Dulwich park office. The dog has now gone out of my view and there is so much traffic.. Poor thing.

[GinaG3]

Its back - phew. How long do dog wardens take? They will probably miss him..

[Huguenot]

Sorry GinaG3, you've hit the forum at rush hour. I'm here, but I'm 8,000 miles away and everyone else is on the bus.

[first mate]

Gina3,

Stating the obvious I know but see if you can get the dog to come to you. Get quite close and then bob down. Don't look at it just be calm and call it softly. If it's lost it'll be in a blind panic. Sometimes a dog will go to a person that seems calm and trustworthy. The local RSPCA is on 07952 680522- they might be able to give some practical advice. Good luck.

[first mate]

Gina,

If you think the dog will run into the traffic or try to cross the road then I would call the police- justified because it's rush hour and dog could cause a serious accident at what is already a traffic blackspot.

[GinaG3]

I haven't seen the dog for 40 minutes now. The dog warden is out looking. It kept coming back to the same place, but now the estate leaf blowers and grass cutters are out I don't think it will return. Last seen at firemans alley. I hope they find it, its a lovely dog and I'm sure someone is missing it.

The problem is I'm on a balcony so can only really observe what its doing. Im worried now I haven't seen it for a while. With a toddler I cannot really go downstairs and try and make friends with it.. Hope to see it again soon so I know its okay.

[first mate]

Gina, Any news?

Well done to you for trying to help in difficult circumstances. Let us hope the poor dog is found.

[GinaG3]

Last I heard the dog warden was out looking but haven't heard anything since. That was about an hour and half ago but I haven't seen the dog since. Hopefully the man found him.. I have a reference number from the council if I call later and quote it do you think they would tell me the outcome?

[first mate]

Gina,

I cannot think why the would not tell you. Give it a go.