Even for a few minutes on a hot summer day, it's exhausting to be outdoors, much alone for the whole day.
Rescuer Suzette Hall told The Dodo that she first mistook the animal for a coyote. However, when she came closer, the lady realised she was staring at a dog instead of a cat.
Facebook postings posted by neighbours who had noticed the dog in various locations during a two-week period helped the lady identify the canine.