My neighbor's lost dog situation made me rethink my 'finders keepers' instinct.

Last week, I found a clearly well-cared-for golden retriever with a collar but no tags in my yard, and my first thought was to just keep him if no one claimed him, but then I spent $15 on a 'found dog' ad at the local vet clinic and the real owner, a kid from two blocks over, got him back the same day, which felt way better. Has anyone else had a moment where the easier, selfish choice was right there but doing the slightly harder, right thing was surprisingly more rewarding?

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the_lee22d agoTop Commenter

Consider how that kid probably felt getting his dog back. That fifteen bucks bought a core memory for him, the kind of thing he'll remember for decades. It's easy to see a found pet as just an animal, but you're really holding a piece of someone's family. The reward isn't just a good feeling, it's knowing you fixed a small but real tear in your own community.

jennifer83322d ago

Yeah, and always check for a collar tag first. If there's no tag, the vet can scan for a microchip for free. Takes five minutes and gets them home fast.

miller.rowan22d agoMost Upvoted

Guess that fifteen bucks bought a better story than most movies these days.