Ollie, a small dog weighing roughly 10 pounds, has gone missing in the area between western Haight-Ashbury and the eastern end of Golden Gate Park. Ollie was wearing a collar with his name on it at the time he disappeared. There are concerns he may have been clipped by a car.
If you live in the neighborhood, walk through the Panhandle, jog the park trails, or are just grabbing coffee on Haight Street — keep your eyes open. A 10-pound dog who's been hit by a vehicle could be hiding, injured, and scared. Check under bushes, behind fences, and in quiet corners of the park.
Here's what you can do:
- Look around the western Haight and eastern GGP areas, especially quieter spots where a frightened small dog might take shelter.
- Check your property — garages, yards, under porches.
- Contact local shelters — San Francisco Animal Care & Control (415-554-6364) is the city's primary facility for strays.
- Spread the word to neighbors, dog walkers, and anyone who frequents the area.
We talk a lot in this space about what city government owes its residents. But sometimes it's not about government at all — it's about neighbors looking out for each other. That's the part of San Francisco worth preserving, no matter how much the bureaucrats try to claim credit for it.
Ollie's owner is asking anyone with information to reach out. If you've seen a small dog matching this description — collared, roughly 10 pounds, possibly injured — please don't scroll past. A few minutes of your attention could reunite a family.
Be the neighbor you'd want to have.
