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Red Alert ([personal profile] always_alert) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowl2012-10-10 04:42 pm

☑ 1st Security Check [Video]

[Oh hey, it's that redhead who was too paranoid to introduce himself on the network until now.]

[The video opens to a scrawny, (literally) red-haired man who looks like he could use a few consecutive weeks of sleep, given how dark and sunken in his eyes are. His expression is one of thinly-veiled exasperation, which seems aimed solely at the camera, as if it offended him somehow. Probably because he actually has to, you know, use it. To communicate with people. Most of whom he doesn't know or trust; which is sort of a big deal to him.]



I found this hiding behind a trash-receptacle nearby my place of residence.

[He holds up a small, underweight puppy with dirty paws for a few moments, before placing it back on the floor once it starts squirming and trying to lick his face.]

I've contacted the local animal shelters, and to their knowledge, no one has reported a missing animal matching this one's description. If this...dog belongs to you or someone you know, please contact me at the earliest convenience.  Preferably with some sort of verification of ownership.

[He leans forward to shut of the feed, but just before he can, the puppy jumps onto his lap, smearing it's dirty paws all over his clean white shirt. He makes a face, mutters something unflattering in his native language, then scoops up the pup and shuts of the camera.]

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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-10 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Have a dogeared girl looking about like she's going at the sight of the most adorable puppy ever.]

Aaaaw, the poor thing. More than likely he's a stray that has no owner. He just wants some love and food.
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-10 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
The licking is how they show love. It's their version of kisses. [She smiles brightly, her white ears flick back and forth.]

He's just really happy to have someone looking out for him.
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
He could be one of those dogs that pees on you when he's really excited. [She gives a little laugh.]
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Jade smiles and nods.] You're welcome!

I take it you've never had a dog before, huh?
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
If you plan on keeping him here's some information you might want to look at. [She sends a file that has a list of books on dogs and dog training as well as some helpful videos.]
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
[She smiles brightly and nods.]

It's no big deal. What would you like to know right now?
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
Well, first things first, you should probably take him to the vet to make sure he doesn't have anything nasty. Like worms or any other parasites. They can also give him vaccinations that'll help keep him from getting sick.

And since you're bathing him you should check for fleas or ticks. I'm not sure if ticks are a problem around here but both are parasites that feed on blood. Fleas are tiny and jump around while ticks are much larger and are slow moving.

Also try to keep water out of the ears. It would be horrible if he ended up with an ear infection. [She winces and lays back her own ears at the thought.]

As far as feeding him goes it better to not give him any processed food meant for humans. Like humans some dogs, and cats, have a gluten allergy. So you'll want to avoid any dog kibble that has corn meal as the first ingredient. In fact, sticking to holistic kibble is probably the best idea. If you're unsure, check the ingredient list first. The good foods will have stuff like chicken as the first thing listed.

[She pauses and taps her chin, trying to think of anything else that he might need to know right now.]

Oh! Another thing about feeding is that it's best not to just leave a bowl of food out for him at all times. Set a schedule of when he's fed, that'll keep him from over eating.
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[At least he could turn the comm to transcribe mode and have it all in text if he wanted?]

No problems. The list I gave you should be of additional help. [She laughs at what she's hearing.]

Good luck with getting him dry!
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[She giggles at the sight of him and the dog.]

I think he really likes you! At the very least he's certainly grateful you've picked him up and given him some much needed attention.
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-11 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[She giggles again.]

It's better than him being aggressive.

[A beat.] Oh, yes! I'm Jade Harley.
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-12 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
It's not a problem! I'm always glad to help out others, especially when it comes to animals.

[Smiling brightly.]

It's very nice to meet you Red. Any ideas on what you're going to call your new friend?
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-12 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
You could tell me them and I could tell you if they're good?
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[personal profile] dogwitch 2012-10-14 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[She doesn't even give the names thought she just smiles brightly.]

I think those are both great names!