This happens in Killeen/Harker Heights/Copperas Cove, too. If you have posted a found dog and someone claims it as theirs - unless you find the owners through a microchip, tag or a lost pet post on Facebook, Craigslist, Nextdoor or Pawboost that the owner made prior to any posts that you created - it is important to insist on proof of ownership, such as vet records, pictures of the dog, a distinguishing or unusual trait that has not been shared publicly, etc.
Pro tip: A great way to weed out dog flippers, dog fighters and dog thieves that are trying to steal someone else's missing pet is to always state that you will require proof of ownership in all of the posts & signs you make. It will cut down on the number of false claims that you may otherwise receive, and can literally be the difference between life and death for any animal that you find.http://www.houstonpress.com/news/hou...-again-9640456