[RisenPhoenix255]

Hi, I have a situation I could really use some information or advice over.

I'm currently staying with a family friend at their house, as I just relocated to the area and am looking for a steady place to live. The family is out in the country and they have 3 dogs

"Jack" a Black Lab, 11 years old--Very rarely leaves the yard premises and is a very good and gentle dog, as well as a really good watchdog.

"Billy" a Border Collie, 12 years old--Never leaves the premises as well, and usually follows Jack if he goes around off the yard.

"Remy" a Black Lab, 6 months old--Needs to be put in pen when leaving because she does leave the yard if unsupervised.

I was backing out of the circular driveway, and usually Billy is the dog that is always in the middle and requires me to get him out of the way. I backed up, looking behind me to make sure I was not in danger of hitting any of their pets. As I turned right behind their trailer--Jack ran out from under the trailer and I couldn't stop in time when I felt a thunk behind and under my car.

Shocked, I got out and heard a dog yelping, and checked under my car to find him on his side, I got back in the car immediately and went forward (careful not to run over any part of him with my wheels). I got out and he was standing up (I expected him to be down) and he trotted off, with Billy shortly behind. I ran after them, but was stunned (I have never hit a dog before), and checked for blood on the driveway.

I went out right afterwards looking for them, notified the neighbors and 20 minutes later, Billy comes back without Jack. I got in my car and drove around the nearby area. I looked for about an hour and a half and came back, posted on craigslist, called the vets and left my number with them, reported him missing to Animal Control and took down all necessary info.

My question is: How long is too long? He wasn't limping, but trotted away and these where the irregularities.

1) Jack never leaves home (but injured dogs do leave the danger when injured).
2) Billy returned (and rarely ever leaves Jack's side) 20 mins later.
3) I cannot locate him, as he always answers to "Jack" (again, because he's injured).

I'm really torn up about this--he's an amazing family dog and has actually saved their daughter's life a long time ago. He really is a superdog. If anyone can provide me with some helpful info to explain this behavior and the probability that he's alive and well.

Thank you so much...

[reeskujo]

I'm not trying to scare or upset you but even though you didn't see blood he may have broken a bone like a leg or hip,especially at his age or he may have internal bleeding..He may just be to ill or in to much pain to make it home..The only thing I can tell you is to look for him...By the way is he micro chipped?

[nattiej1976]

gosh what a worry for you......given billys attachment to jack, if you were to put him on a lead, would there be any chance billy might lead you too him?

[reeskujo]

[QUOTE=nattiej1976;93746]gosh what a worry for you......given billys attachment to jack, if you were to put him on a lead, would there be any chance billy might lead you too him?


Great idea Nattie...Especially if Billy's a Border Collie!

[nobodyhome]

usually injured dogs go to a forest or a place with no people to be alone so try looking for him in those kind of places,and if he is injured he coudn't go to far.