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SC: Who is this dog, and why was he carrying an old black and white photo?

Vicki

Administrator
Animal control officers who picked up a stray last month in Greenville, S.C., face a double mystery as they try to track down the identity of a dog, and of a man pictured in an old black-and-white photo found inside the dog’s collar.

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The friendly brown pit bull-type dog was found wandering through a neighborhood on Monday, Jan. 13.

Susan Bufano, community relations coordinator with Greenville County Animal Care, said the dog was not neutered or microchipped.

There was no identification on the dog’s collar.

Under the collar, though, a wrinkled black-and-white photo, carrying no name or date, was found.

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It pictures a smiling man, possibly in a military uniform, seated on a railing.

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The stray dog, described as skinny and well-behaved, was given the name Soldier.

Bufano said the dog’s is about two years old, and the collar appeared relatively new.

“It’s so bizarre,†she said. “Absolutely anything is possible.â€

Bufano told ABC News that the collar was an unusual one — extra wide, with a built in pouch.

The shelter posted photos of the dog, the collar and the unidentified man on its Facebook page, but no substantial leads had surfaced as of last night.

Bufano hopes that publicity about the dog and the mystery photo could lead to some answers, including who owned the dog.

“This photo should mean something to somebody,†she said.

Soldier is, as of now, available for adoption.

But the shelter has limited space, and it’s possible Soldier could be euthanized if he goes unclaimed.

Anyone with information about Soldier is encouraged to contact Greenville County Animal Care at 864-467-3990.

(Photos: Courtesy of Greenville County Animal Care)

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DMikeM

Well-Known Member
What an interesting mystery. I hope they find his owner and we get to hear the rest of this story.
 

DDSK

Well-Known Member
Yes pretty bizarre.
Picture is obviously old they havent done the edges like that in many years to boot it is in black and white.
Maybe a tribute to a past loved one and possibly the dogs name sake.
This may lead to finding the owner if the picture is posted and circulated.