Here he is in the back of my car.
On my way home this evening, there were three locals chasing this dog through the bush. Fortunately I drive a 4×4.
Off I went, after them, they scattered.
One of the layabouts had the cheek to walk up (after the dog was safely in my car) and ask me if it was my dog, I told him in no uncertain terms to piss off.
The dog fortunately had a collar and ID, he was reunited with his owner (who walked up to my house) an hour ago.
Boadicea's Chariot 
Soutie,
From flies to fleas; your good deed for the day!
Evening Paul, I do try!
Great, Soutie: I hope the owner was suitably grateful for your intervention. I know I would have been.
Did you read this by the way:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7075239/Helicopter-50-firefighters-deployed-to-rescue-dog.html