06/20/2026
A young black and white boxer type dog running Northshore (SR 300) road in Belfair for approximately 5 days. Reported 2 days ago, hiding in the bushes or laying right on the white line, waiting for the human they trusted, to come back, only strangers came. We spent the better part of the day trying to make a safe plan for trap placement. Up at 4am, heading to the location, stomping through blackberries, scotchbroom, stinging needles trying to get a feel for where this pup was traveling. At one point I found a red and black ant pile (yeah ouch).. People stopping traffic trying to get her safe, all she would do is run. We put out a feed station, with a camera, and a sign hoping we could get her to come, but people kept chasing her, understandably wanting to help her. She was thin and wary and not car smart, time was not on her side. Over and over I think in my mind, what could have I done different, how could I change this outcome? I'm so sorry little girl, that your life was cut short. Whatever the reason for you running loose, you are now at peace. Rest easy girl - I'm so sorry humans failed you. This world is at times so unfair.
Your life mattered to me and to those trying to save you.