So I am riding home from work and am at about McDowell \ Val Vista in Mesa when there is a dog in the road. Bunch of cars stopped, I get off my bike and take him to the side of the road. 25 lbs, maybe 1 yr old rotty\lab mix? The dog has no tag, collar held on with a small padlock, and padlocked to his collar is a 10 ft chain – thick, like you would tie a boat with. Poor thing is draggind around 10 lbs of metal.

I call Maricopa County Animal Control, they say I need to talk to Mesa PD. Mesa PD says I need Mesa Animal Control, who do not work on Fridays. They ask can I take him home – um, no, I’m on my bike 6 miles from my house. And, ironically enough, I kinda don’t have access to a car right now.   They transfer me to Dispatch, who transfers me back to Mesa Animal Control, who is not working today. Back to the Police operator, who finally says well if he’s in the street a patrol can come get him if they are in the area. I say well he will be in the street when I let him go…

so after 30 minutes of trying to be a good samaritan, there is nothing I nor the authorities can do. I give him some water and take off.   He yips at me once as I go.   Good luck buddy I say.