An evening encounter

In my night travels many weeks ago, I came across a neglected creature. My companions and I searched for signs of its master, but the proud red beast appeared to have been left to fend for itself. The pitiful thing was disconnected from any energy source to help it to collect its dusty nourishment, and had only bushes and pavement for company. We wanted to care for it and take it home, but feared the wrath of its former master.