What To Do About Neighbors Dog - Page 3

Jannyg · ‎03-10-2010

I'm in Phoenix. Dogs must always be leashed if they are outside the owners yard. I agree with those who said that the matting is only one of the problems. I'd call the local Humane Society and ask them what they think is the right thing to do. If the dog looks like a mess and is out roaming alone, it's only a matter of time before it either gets picked up (hopefully by the humane society) or gets injured.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

If the mother is on government assistance and can't afford grooming for this poor dog, she probably she can't provide the shots and vet care.

Matted fur can cause skin infections and is very painful for the dog.

I would feel obligated to contact animal welfare in my area, to check on this poor dog and his lack of treatment to determine if he should be removed from that home and adopted to a loving family who can also afford to take care of his medical/grooming needs.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

So, you don't like the family because they are poor and have issues. The dog needs help but you won't help because you don't like the family. So, your solution is to make trouble for them? Not to say that a dog in need of grooming even comes close to animal abuse. This being the season of good will, I'd probably discuss the situation with my own vet and ask him (or her) if she could offer discount to the family for the shots and then the grooming and if he agreed, which I am 100% certain he would. I'd foot the bill. It would be my Christmas present to that little boy and the dog he loves. But....that's just me.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@fthunt wrote:
How sad. I would advise the local police - or local animal protection services. Animal services would be my first choice - police coming to their door would be a shock to the family. BUT you must contact some agency for immediate assistance to make them aware of the situation for the dog's health and well being.

Yeah, because the Police will surely send the swat team out for a complaint of dog who needs grooming...lol

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:

@fthunt wrote:
How sad. I would advise the local police - or local animal protection services. Animal services would be my first choice - police coming to their door would be a shock to the family. BUT you must contact some agency for immediate assistance to make them aware of the situation for the dog's health and well being.

Yeah, because the Police will surely send the swat team out for a complaint of dog who needs grooming...lol

@chrystaltree

Why so sarcastic????

Matted fur is painful for the dog and causes skin infections, but no one has said that "the SWAT team" should be sent out, only YOU.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:
So, you don't like the family because they are poor and have issues. The dog needs help but you won't help because you don't like the family. So, your solution is to make trouble for them? Not to say that a dog in need of grooming even comes close to animal abuse. This being the season of good will, I'd probably discuss the situation with my own vet and ask him (or her) if she could offer discount to the family for the shots and then the grooming and if he agreed, which I am 100% certain he would. I'd foot the bill. It would be my Christmas present to that little boy and the dog he loves. But....that's just me.

Your always wanting trouble,always negative.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:

@fthunt wrote:
How sad. I would advise the local police - or local animal protection services. Animal services would be my first choice - police coming to their door would be a shock to the family. BUT you must contact some agency for immediate assistance to make them aware of the situation for the dog's health and well being.

Yeah, because the Police will surely send the swat team out for a complaint of dog who needs grooming...lol

@chrystaltree

Why so sarcastic????

Matted fur is painful for the dog and causes skin infections, but no one has said that "the SWAT team" should be sent out, only YOU.

She always is!!!!

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:
So, you don't like the family because they are poor and have issues. The dog needs help but you won't help because you don't like the family. So, your solution is to make trouble for them? Not to say that a dog in need of grooming even comes close to animal abuse. This being the season of good will, I'd probably discuss the situation with my own vet and ask him (or her) if she could offer discount to the family for the shots and then the grooming and if he agreed, which I am 100% certain he would. I'd foot the bill. It would be my Christmas present to that little boy and the dog he loves. But....that's just me.

@chrystaltree

Obviously you don't own a pet and after reading your posts on this, thank GOD you don't.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

@chrystaltree wrote:

@fthunt wrote:
How sad. I would advise the local police - or local animal protection services. Animal services would be my first choice - police coming to their door would be a shock to the family. BUT you must contact some agency for immediate assistance to make them aware of the situation for the dog's health and well being.

Yeah, because the Police will surely send the swat team out for a complaint of dog who needs grooming...lol

@chrystaltree, the PD will ntify the ACO immediately unless more severe abuse is deteermined. Animal abuse is a crime, at least in my state, so the PD must get involved.

Hellcat64 · ‎06-16-2015

I was a groomer for 35 yrs. If a dog is severely matted, please do not attempt to cut the mats out with a scissor. I can’t even tell you how many dogs have had their skin cut from owners trying to cut mats out with a scissor, some pretty deep.