what is a stray dog

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A stray dog is a dog that is found running at large without an owner or keeper, and not under the direct control or supervision of any person. This can include dogs that have been lost, abandoned, or born on the streets with no one to care for them. Stray dogs often have no identification such as a collar or microchip and roam freely in public places. They may have had prior contact with humans but are currently without any responsible caretaker. Stray dogs are distinct from feral dogs, which are dogs that have reverted to a wild state and generally avoid human contact altogether.