i finally said something to neighbors.... - Page 4

Plaid Pants2 · ‎03-14-2015

@Lostandscared wrote:
At this time it is his word against mine, the owners know and I am watching. They know I am watching and will report anything from now on. Maybe this is a awakening for them, I don't know. I am not going to make excuses for them. It was not the dogs owner who did it. That's n ot to say they are not neglectful, I did speak to an animal control man I saw awhile ago. He asked if the dog has a shelter from sun, it does an old wood dog house, if it has food, I said yes, and water it did at that time. They filled a plastic big storage container and it was always dirty. I have a picture. He said then unfortunately nothing he can do.

He's right, by law, there is nothing that he can do. As long as the dog has the basics, food, shelter and water, his hands are tied. There is no law that can force someine to hug, kiss, pet and love an animal.

If they know that you are going to report everything "wrong", your next door neighbors can make your life a living he--.

Do NOT steal the dog! No matter how much we love our pets and consider them family, under the law, animals are considered property, just like your car is your property.

Stealing an animal, no matter how good your intentions are, is just like stealing a car, or a stereo, or anything else.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
@Lostandscared wrote:
At this time it is his word against mine, the owners know and I am watching. They know I am watching and will report anything from now on. Maybe this is a awakening for them, I don't know. I am not going to make excuses for them. It was not the dogs owner who did it. That's n ot to say they are not neglectful, I did speak to an animal control man I saw awhile ago. He asked if the dog has a shelter from sun, it does an old wood dog house, if it has food, I said yes, and water it did at that time. They filled a plastic big storage container and it was always dirty. I have a picture. He said then unfortunately nothing he can do.

He's right, by law, there is nothing that he can do. As long as the dog has the basics, food, shelter and water, his hands are tied. There is no law that can force someine to hug, kiss, pet and love an animal.

If they know that you are going to report everything "wrong", your next door neighbors can make your life a living he--.

Do NOT steal the dog! No matter how much we love our pets and consider them family, under the law, animals are considered property, just like your car is your property.

Stealing an animal, no matter how good your intentions are, is just like stealing a car, or a stereo, or anything else.

@Plaid Pants2

Thanks for repeating this message several of us have said upthread.

Maybe I'm too close to the law...my guy's a Dallas police officer.

He has dozens of stories like this. No matter how noble, you can't break the law. I would record details...time, date, condition....take pics/videos...anything that would hold up in a court of law.

Deb1010yetagain · ‎12-09-2013

@Lostandscared good for you for standing up for the dog. You are a very good person. And your bravery is noteworthy. I hope the neighbors start taking care of the dog and are hit with an attack of kindness to pets. I don't understand for the life of me why people have pets if they're just going to ignore them and treat them like a burden.

CouponQueen · ‎10-21-2010

It is good that you spoke to her..but now call the Animal Control Officer..of SPCA of your area..

Shame..shame on that family!!

Please keep us updated..

edited to say..I just read the reply where you spoke to somebody! That said..not much more you can do but monitor the situation. Unfortunately a lot of people are like your hubby..they don't want to get involved. It is what it is.

stargazergal · ‎02-18-2016

A Life Line ~

Alright..... so here is my spin on this situation. Your intentions and reasoning for

going over are completely for concern and welfare of the puppy. Obviously. You

may make more headway by instead acting as the nosy neighbor (in their eyes) And

As hard as it may be..... try to be friendly and make friends with them so you can

visit the puppy and check on him. When you say he is locked up..... what does

that mean exactly? In their house or outside in a pen? Maybe you can act

excited about the puppy and allow for you to check on him and his welfare daily,

by making friends with those difficult neighbors........ Do it for the puppy, you are

his lifeline to a better day.

Take a blanket over to him, or some puppy treats..... You can make a difference

somehow to this puppy by trying to be proactive and Positive. See if they will

let their puppy come over for a play date...... act friendly when you see your

neighbors...... you could turn this whole thing around by doing so.

Just be smarter than them.......be friendly to them first and slowly but surely work

your way to the puppy...... try it..... do if for the puppy and for your peace of mind for the puppy's welfare....... Keep us posted.......ok?

Lostandscared · ‎02-05-2011

HI and yes I did try that. They had an old dog, and I asked if I could walk him he was 14. They let me for a while, then they stopped answering their door. I gave them a dog bed for him and I never saw it out for him. I was very sad for him, it bro k e my heart. They kept him locked behind a gate on their side yard 24/7. Even in 100 degree weather. I was heart sick all the time. This dog is going to have the same fate I am afraid. I guess I was out of town when he died, I was so sad but almost relieved for him. My husband makes excuses for them by saying they don't understand. But in my opinion they have lived here long enough to know how most people treat their pets.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

awwww this breaks my heart! Poor puppy! Why in the world do people get a pet if they have no true interest in it??? Anyway, @Lostandscared thank you for trying to protect the poor innocent puppy.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

@Lostandscared wrote:
HI and yes I did try that. They had an old dog, and I asked if I could walk him he was 14. They let me for a while, then they stopped answering their door. I gave them a dog bed for him and I never saw it out for him. I was very sad for him, it bro k e my heart. They kept him locked behind a gate on their side yard 24/7. Even in 100 degree weather. I was heart sick all the time. This dog is going to have the same fate I am afraid. I guess I was out of town when he died, I was so sad but almost relieved for him. My husband makes excuses for them by saying they don't understand. But in my opinion they have lived here long enough to know how most people treat their pets.

How does one not understand how to treat another living being kindly and lovingly?

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@flowergirl2015 wrote:
A Life Line ~

Alright..... so here is my spin on this situation.   Your intentions and reasoning for
going over are completely for concern and welfare of the puppy.  Obviously.   You
may make more headway by instead acting as the nosy neighbor (in their eyes) And
As hard as it may be..... try to be friendly and make friends with them so you can
visit the puppy and check on him.   When you say he is locked up..... what does
that mean exactly? In their house or outside in a pen? Maybe you can act
excited about the puppy and allow for you to check on him and his welfare daily,
by making friends with those difficult neighbors........ Do it for the puppy, you are
his lifeline to a better day.
Take a blanket over to him, or some puppy treats..... You can make a difference
somehow to this puppy by trying to be proactive and Positive.   See if they will
let their puppy come over for a play date...... act friendly when you see your
neighbors...... you could turn this whole thing around by doing so.
Just be smarter than them.......be friendly to them first and slowly but surely work
your way to the puppy...... try it..... do if for the puppy and for your peace of mind for the puppy's welfare....... Keep us posted.......ok?