VERO BEACH, Fla. — A German shepherd stranded for four days on Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary at Riverside Park in Vero Beach has been captured, police said.
The dog, estimated to be 6 years old, was successfully trapped by the Vero Beach Police Department's large dog trap Tuesday, the department announced on Facebook.
Vero Beach police said on Feb. 24, they received numerous calls reporting a loose dog around Memorial Island. The dog was seen running into the water and swam to the island directly southwest of Memorial Island, according to police.
Animal Control set up a trap with some treats inside it.
"There's a couple trails and campsites you can't get to, most of the island," Chris Woodruff, owner of Vero Tackle ad Watersports, said. "As we would get closer, it would just run under the brush and there's no way we get get to it."
The dog has since been taken to the Humane Society for observation.
"It was very exciting and we're happy to have him here," Kate Meghji, chief executive officer of the Humane Society of Very Beach, said. "And, as you can see, he's still a bit shy. He's in good health and spirits."
She added: "We're spending our time trying to spoil him. Give him lots of yummy treats and get him feeling comfortable and safe."
Police said if they are unable to locate the owner of the German Shepherd, they plan to look for a foster family for the dog.
