Found Blue Lacy

[kandikane5757]

We had a Blue Lacy show up.  We are in Kaufman County at the edge of Van Zandt County.  He is a male not neutered.  Wondering if anyone lost theirs.

[slimpickins]

Shoot TrueBlueLacys a message, maybe she knows more about owners of them, since she is the Lacy guru she might have better connections. Thanks for doing what is right and finding his rightful owner.

[kandikane5757]

Well I thought he was a mutt, maybe a great dane, wierimer, or lab mix.  But I couldn't let it go when my dad said he looked like a hunting dog and we have so many hogs around here.  I worked for a vet for 6 years and never saw anything like him.  So I researched it and found the Lacy's.  That is what he is for sure.  He was in pretty bad shape when he came to us.  We have called the Vets, Pound, Animal rescues and no one has even heard of them.  So I figured someone had a hog forum around here somewhere and found ya'll and figured I would post this.  He really sweet and has come a long way in the last couple of days.  My mom is going to keep him if we can't find his home.  I am from the city and not used to having no where to go to when you find a home. 

[kandikane5757]

Do most of ya'll chip your dogs?

[sm159144]

To answer that question, as to my knowledge I know not one hog hunter that has chips in their dogs. That's just to my knowledge. Hope you find his home. Good luck.

[TrueBlueLacys]

Hey KandiKane, shoot me an email with all the info and pictures of the dog if you have them. And was wearing any collars or cut gear? I'm with the National Lacy Dog Association so I can get the information out and see if he lines up with any missing dogs. My email is nlda@nationallacydog.org.

[Caddo co. hog dog]

thats why i chip my dogs.. i figure someday it could help prove the dog is mine or help me get back a lost dog.. jmo

[TrueBlueLacys]

Mine is chipped as well. Though I've heard a lot of stories about the chips migrating and shelters not picking them up because they are in the dogs butt or chest or something instead of the back of their neck. That's one reason I'm seriously considering a unique freeze brand. At the very least maybe it would prove I really want my dog back and prompt them to search a little harder for the 2 million lost ads I'd put up

[kandikane5757]

I will get on that when I get home from work.  I used to do rescue for the humane society and other shelters and we always searched all over the dog for a chip just in case.  He wasn't wearing any gear, but I told my mom there is no telling how far he has been or who he as been involved with.  Someone might have taken it off before he came to us.  He is really sweet and loves little kids and cats.  I'm not sure if he was a hunter or not, but I would hate it if I couldn't find my dog.  It scares me now that I have tried to find his home and there is really no where in the country to really post up.  There are only a few places out here.  PLUS NO ONE has heard of Blue Lacy.  Not the vets or the rescue or the pound.   They think we are crazy.  I will get pics of him, but he looks pretty bad, but I am sure ya'll are used to that.  If we don't find his home my mom is going to keep him and call him Colonel.  Her and Elvis our rescue from First Monday in Canton Elvis have fallen in love with him.  Do they play at all?  He just wants to lay down all day.  He seems healthy enough to play now, but he doesn't even act like he knows how. Or isn't even interested.  Just wondering.

[bghogdogtx]

I live in Smith County.  There are not very many people around our parts that have the Lacy Dogs that i know of. But if anyone can find the owners its True Blue lacy.  True Blue lacy I would ask the lowes if they know anyone in that county that has lost one.

[TrueBlueLacys]

Any more info on this dog? I haven't gotten pictures or an email. Though I've done a little bit of poking around and have only heard of one missing female and a missing male near San Antonio.

[kandikane5757]

Sorry, my husband was sick last night.  I took the baby to my moms last night so he could get some rest.  While I was there I took pics of him.  I just don't want just anyone to see the pics though and try and claim him ya know.  I will get on it tomorrow.

[kandikane5757]

Also, I am kinda hesitant about finding the owner because he is scared to death of men.  Every ANY man comes around he runs and hides.  It is sad!

[TrueBlueLacys]

No problem, just wanted to make sure I wasn't falling down on the job and missing something.

Lacys can be sensitive dogs. They are headstrong and driven, they'll sass you back in a heartbeat, but they are not hard dogs and don't tolerate physical abuse. He's probably had a rough journey, maybe he ran into some bad folkd on the way, or maybe he left an abusive situation.

But whatever happened, the NLDA can help you out. Because if you do keep him, once he's back in fine fettle you may have a little challenge on your hands

[slimpickins]

Kandikane, what you have done is a wonderful thing and I understand your concern but TBL is your best bet for help. She is as devoted a person I know, especially when it comes to Lacy's. Sounds like you have made a great attempt to locate the owner, but it also sounds like he has found a wonderful, loving home with people who love him. Give him a good name and let him hunt.

[kandikane5757]

I'm working on getting the pics to you right now. I have done lots of rescue in the past with pitts and rotts AND many others.  Believe me I know head strong dogs.  My rott that I rescued was the most head strong dog I have ever seen. Even the police dog trainers I sent her to could not do anything with her, but after years of working with her I finally got her to work WITH me.  I had her for ten years before I had to put her down.  She was full grown when I got her so she lived about 14 years.  I miss her everyday.  All I I have ever rescued were adult dogs that needed more help.  I try to give the older ones a chance. 

My parents live a street over and we have over 600 acres in this area and more in other areas where we raise cattle.  At the moment he follows them around when they do the daily duties.  During the afternoon he begs to go in the huge yard my dad made for our other dogs that recently died over the summer at 15 and 13 a month apart frm each other.  If we can't find his home he is kind of a blessing.  The other dog we rescued from First Monday is still young and runs off every once in a while when we take him running or what not.  Back to "COlONEL"  the Blue Lacy at night he guards the house.  It is great because we haven't had anymore coyotes or hogs right on the porch since he came.  We love the nature and have lots of deer and raccoons that come up to the house and eat from about 2 feet away from you.  He seems to really like it.  He also loves kiddos and all the barn cats.  We love him alot already.

[kandikane5757]

So, some people that we know came over today.  They used to rescue greyhounds.  They saw "Colonel" and said that the huge sores on his back look like he has had acid poured all over his back.  He is going to the vet tomorrow.  Poor thing.  We have been doctoring them.  Working for a vet for years in the past and all the rescuing we have never seen anything like that, but now that they mentioned it that is what it looks like.  No telling what this dog has been through.  We get lots of dumps out here though.  Maybe he found his glory place!!!!!

[wcg89]

Yeah if it looks like he has had acid or maybe hot grease poured on his back I would say stop looking for the original owners and either keep him or find him a good home. Wouldn't want him to go back to those people. Post the picture of him up on here I just wanna see him!! 

[kandikane5757]

I have tried posting pics, but it says that it is full!!! Not too big because I shrunk them when it said that.  Just too full...Not sure!

[TrueBlueLacys]

I got your pics, thanks for sending them. He's a Lacy and it definitely looks like he's had it rough. Those sores really are strange, never seen anything like it all the way down a dog's back like that, and he sure is skinny.

I did some digging and there is currently only one blue male Lacy I know of that is missing. And now that I've seen pictures of both of them, it isn't the same dog. I'll continue to keep my ears open, but I think that dog showed up for a reason, and you should move forward without worrying about someone claiming him. Just to be safe, start getting him doctored and save every single bill, including regular stuff like dog food, along with photographic documentation of his condition. If someone sketchy does show up, say you aren't turning him over unless they can provide proof of ownership, and if it is indeed their dog, here's the bill for a couple hundred bucks that must be paid before you release him. That should keep the lowlifes away.

If you feel comfortable having those pictures posted, let me know, I can put them up. If you want to do it yourself, I always use Photobucket or Flickr and then embed the link.