article_snippet: The dog was taken to Cestria Veterinary Centre in Chester-le-street, where The dog was then put down . '
article_snippet: We checked We 'lost' register, in which We record details of missing animals reported to the surgery, but found no matching entry. '
article_snippet: We did not attempt to contact The dog warden, as We had previously been informed that The dog did not operate at weekends. '
article_snippet: The police no longer have legal responsibility for stray dogs and do not maintain a list.'
highlights_snippet: Dog slipped out of Tyne and Wear home and disappeared .
  