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When Tyler Wilson spotted a wandering Golden Lab near his home in Kentucky, he thought the pooch was lost. “I’ve seen the dog a couple weeks before around that area,” Wilson told The Dodo. “So when he came up to me at the gas station and sat next to me, I was like ‘this dog has been lost for a while.'”
Wilson was relieved to see the doggie had an ID tag, but he would never had guessed what it read: “My name is Dew. I am not lost. I like to roam. Tell me to go home.”
“Once I saw it, we both looked at each other and I knew he was OK,” says Wilson. “It was so cute.” But Wilson didn’t tell the pooch to go home just yet. “I pet him and even hugged him,” Wilson says. “He got me a little wet from the rain, but it was worth it.”
It turned out Dew is a bit of local celebrity, known for strolling around on his own and greeting people. After his adventures, he always returns to a nearby farm where he lives with his family. “Dew loves to make new friends,” his owners told The Dodo. “Fortunately, Dew is chipped and wears a GPS tracker so when his sneaky little self gets out and about, we always know where he is! He just likes to spread the love.”
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When Tyler Wilson spotted a wandering Golden Lab near his home in Kentucky, he thought the pooch needed help
“I’ve seen the dog a couple weeks before around that area”
“So when he came up… and sat next to me, I was like ‘this dog has been lost for a while'”
Wilson was relieved to see the doggie had an ID tag, but he would never had guessed what it read
“My name is Dew. I am not lost. I like to roam. Tell me to go home”
“Once I saw it, we both looked at each other and I knew he was OK”
“I pet him and even hugged him”
It turned out Dew is a bit of local celebrity, known for strolling around on his own and greeting people
After his adventures, he always returns to a nearby farm where he lives with his family
“Dew loves to make new friends… Fortunately, Dew is chipped and wears a GPS tracker”
“We always know where he is! He just likes to spread the love”
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Jen H 8 years ago
I hope he stays away from high traffic areas. He looks like such a sweetheart!
Jimi Moore 8 years ago
These dogs are wonderful.Their temperament makes them perfect as companions, and they make perfect skinny-dipping partners.
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Flora Polvado 8 years ago
In low traffic areas, a smart dog is pretty safe. I miss a small town just because of this. Both our dogs loose, died of old age.
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The Laugh Fan 8 years ago
It's a lovely story in many respects and he's a beautiful dog. Just stay safe fella.
Sasha Bharti 8 years ago
Not something I would let my dogs do I would be terrified if they got hit by a car or stolen!
Holly Plaisted 8 years ago
It doesn't matter whether it's a big traffic area or small, letting a dog wander is just not right.
Elvira Usagi 8 years ago
Because they need to be kept inside all the time and us to watch over them? That just seems like a human's interpretation of how our pets should be obedient... They know where the dog is and most importantly, the dog lives his life the way -he- wants.
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robert 8 years ago
NICE i love loose dogs. Dog poop is fertilizer. That is why i love it here in mexico. Lots of loose dogs. I have a few dogs that visit my house whenever. They seem to only show up at the right time. Why should mans best friend be on a leash?
Helen Rossiter 8 years ago
Ha ha! Good for you, but I don't like stepping in dog poop! :-)
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sunnyrei82 8 years ago
I'm gonna be the party pooper here. Sorry. It is cute, but I consider that to have a pet, you must be a responsible owner. I have two dogs (golden retrievers) and I never let them wander around the neighborhood as they please. They sure are friendly, but you never know if they would get in trouble with other animals or people, or get hurt themselves. Also, does "Dew" wait to go pee and poo until he goes back home? I don't think so. He poos whenever and wherever he feels like. He's a dog! And even if he is friendly, cute and all, you must respect the others and their property. I don't like to find poo on the sidewalk or my driveway, no matter how "cute and friendly" the dog (or cat) could be. You want your pet to make new friends? Take it to the park, visit other friends with pets, take it to pet friendly places to socialize.
Cassandra Buss 8 years ago
sounds like a farm town - may be only 5-6 farms nearby NOT a neighborhood. living in the country you get lots of wandering animals and whatnot - some domesticated some not. we'd get our neighbors turkeys all the time, they'd see our dog occasionally. nothing crazy.
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Herbert Nenenger 8 years ago
My yellow lab was hit by a Lincoln Town Car with a boat trailer on the back in a tiny neighborhood with a 20 mph speed limit. I was 7 years old and still remember it happening right in front of me. It was devastating. We thought she was street savvy too. Just like you wouldn't let your small children roam free, you should protect your pets. If you love them.
jacluckycat 8 years ago
Im really sorry to hear that... Losing an animal is heartbreaking enough but to witness it, especially as a child...i'm sorry.
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Jen H 8 years ago
I hope he stays away from high traffic areas. He looks like such a sweetheart!
Jimi Moore 8 years ago
These dogs are wonderful.Their temperament makes them perfect as companions, and they make perfect skinny-dipping partners.
Load More Replies... Flora Polvado 8 years ago
In low traffic areas, a smart dog is pretty safe. I miss a small town just because of this. Both our dogs loose, died of old age.
Load More Replies... The Laugh Fan 8 years ago
It's a lovely story in many respects and he's a beautiful dog. Just stay safe fella.
Sasha Bharti 8 years ago
Not something I would let my dogs do I would be terrified if they got hit by a car or stolen!
Holly Plaisted 8 years ago
It doesn't matter whether it's a big traffic area or small, letting a dog wander is just not right.
Elvira Usagi 8 years ago
Because they need to be kept inside all the time and us to watch over them? That just seems like a human's interpretation of how our pets should be obedient... They know where the dog is and most importantly, the dog lives his life the way -he- wants.
Load More Replies... robert 8 years ago
NICE i love loose dogs. Dog poop is fertilizer. That is why i love it here in mexico. Lots of loose dogs. I have a few dogs that visit my house whenever. They seem to only show up at the right time. Why should mans best friend be on a leash?
Helen Rossiter 8 years ago
Ha ha! Good for you, but I don't like stepping in dog poop! :-)
Load More Replies... sunnyrei82 8 years ago
I'm gonna be the party pooper here. Sorry. It is cute, but I consider that to have a pet, you must be a responsible owner. I have two dogs (golden retrievers) and I never let them wander around the neighborhood as they please. They sure are friendly, but you never know if they would get in trouble with other animals or people, or get hurt themselves. Also, does "Dew" wait to go pee and poo until he goes back home? I don't think so. He poos whenever and wherever he feels like. He's a dog! And even if he is friendly, cute and all, you must respect the others and their property. I don't like to find poo on the sidewalk or my driveway, no matter how "cute and friendly" the dog (or cat) could be. You want your pet to make new friends? Take it to the park, visit other friends with pets, take it to pet friendly places to socialize.
Cassandra Buss 8 years ago
sounds like a farm town - may be only 5-6 farms nearby NOT a neighborhood. living in the country you get lots of wandering animals and whatnot - some domesticated some not. we'd get our neighbors turkeys all the time, they'd see our dog occasionally. nothing crazy.
Load More Replies... Herbert Nenenger 8 years ago
My yellow lab was hit by a Lincoln Town Car with a boat trailer on the back in a tiny neighborhood with a 20 mph speed limit. I was 7 years old and still remember it happening right in front of me. It was devastating. We thought she was street savvy too. Just like you wouldn't let your small children roam free, you should protect your pets. If you love them.
jacluckycat 8 years ago
Im really sorry to hear that... Losing an animal is heartbreaking enough but to witness it, especially as a child...i'm sorry.
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