Wild kingdom, or should I say animal shelter?

...yes, I've done it again. Let me paint the picture for you; one fall day in 2007 after walking Corben to school, we happened upon a stray dog. The location of the school is on a busy thoroughfare and drivers go pretty fast. The fate of that beagle was certain death if I had let it go, as there are animals hit very frequently here in our city. I took in the stray dog, which neither had been house trained or any good manners to speak of. I thought I'd do a good turn and find the dogs home, since it obviously had one as it was wearing a nice collar. I drove the dog to a vet to check for a microchip (none -- highly recommended for all you pet lovers out there!!!) which was an adventure as the dog detested riding in a car. NEVER again I said! After 30+ signs and a few long days, the owners called and came and picked up the dog. Happy ending.

So fast forward to yesterday -- again after walking Corben to school, a little stray dog wandered up to my friend and I. I must say, this dog is a total opposite of the previous canine. Friendly, sweet and not aggressive. As sweet as she was, I couldn't think of her getting hit and she is mostly just skin and bones. She's still a puppy but my guess is at least 3-4 months old. No collar this time, and with lots of fleas and ticks (I was thrilled) so I'm almost certain she's been abandoned from the get-go. Corben thought it was a great present (HA!) and Madison wants to spend every waking moment with the pup--they want her to be here for good.... The shelters here in our area are bursting, and I would have a hard time taking her to the pound for a certain fate. I'm probably going to post some flyers just in case, but I doubt she has a family. Anyone looking for a canine to add to their family? ;] I'll keep you posted as to the outcome!