I am placed in a difficult position

Calling Animal Control on them can cause problems since you said they are the type of neighbors that would harm you or your family or property.

I would steal the dog and take it to youe Vet the next day like you said. They will be able to care for the poor thing and find it a good home.

Do not let anyone know about you taking it. Not even any of your kids. Children have a way of volunteering info even when they are not asked for it. Have someone ready in the care if you need it. Grab the poor thing, put it in the car, and get out of there. Seeif a friend can keep her over night so that your daughter can not see the dog.

Good luck and please update us on the situation!

[ November 21, 2001: Message edited by: Souraya ]

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Originally posted by Karen:
<STRONG>If you want, I'll still call anonymously for you, and skip how I "know" about the dog. Just let me know if you need help.</STRONG>

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Thank you so much for being willing to do that for this dog. I really appreciate it. I made the call!!!! They have the directions and are hopefully on the way their now!!! I told them not to tell them that they had received a call about suspected abuse, just tell them they were donig some random checks. I don't know if they will do that or not. My daughter probably just lost a playmate, but, hey, she's young. She'll adjust. It will be worth it if the dog is saved.

I have mixed feelings about encouraging the "stealing". On one hand, I would help you do it, to help the dog, but on the other hand, as I have experienced with Shadow, my head says it is wrong, no matter what. What a dilemma. I wish you the best and the precious dog, whatever you decide. :)

My fingers are crossed! I hope that call works out for the best for that poor dog...

GOOD FOR YOU!!! I absolutely think you did the right thing. And, just somehow, I know that "someone up above" is so proud of your courage and your commitment, that you and your family will be protected. Thank you SO much for helping this precious soul. What a wonderful gift of love you have given to this beautiful creature this holiday :) Good Luck! And please let us know how it works out.

whaaaaat's happening here :confused: did someone check it out :confused: are you OK? Please let us know......
laurie

I'm still here, just busy. I don't know what happened. The dog is still there. I haven't heard any rumors yet about what happened. I'm on my way to the store (the only one in the four surrounding towns) so I'll see if I hear anything there. I'm hoping that the Dog Law Enforcement Officer gave them so many days to get the dogs shots. At least then she will go to the Vet and see if there's anything medically wrong with her that causes her to be so skinny. She also has a lump underneath her, on her chest. It's soooo big. It's all callosed because it hits the ground first. Her ears were all scabby inside too. Well, got to go, supper is almost ready. I'll be back later.

I just read this whole thread and I feel so bad for you! What a difficult situation to be in. I hope that your call made a difference. You did the right thing! I'll pray that those crazy people don't do anything stupid.

and and... :confused: :( you know I can't sleep without knowing what's happening with this situation. Dear Dawg I just got my mom involved with this (she already thinks I'm nuts with my addiction to this site :rolleyes: but now she's ready to get in the truck and make a night rescue :eek: and she's 83 years old but fiesty. What can we do :confused: :confused:
laurie

Well, I didn't hear anything at the store. I was hoping that the neighbors would have went out of town for the weekend and then I would have snatched her up, but they didn't. That would be hard to do too though. The husband's parents live right next door and husband's brother lives across the street. The dog barks when you go near her too, so she would alert them. The little girl said something to me about the dog always barking and the little girl didn't know why. I told the little girl that the dog is lonely and when she hears the dog barking, to go over and pet her and spend a little time with her. We were petting the dog at the time and I said, see, she's not barking now because we're petting her. I don't think the girl is old enough to understand though. She will be turning four next month. When I leave the dog, she jumps up and latchs her arms around my arm and I have to pull myself away from her. That is sooo hard. :(
Lbaker, I had to chuckle when I pictured this 83 year old woman taking a road trip to commit a theft. :cool: I don't know what can be done at this point. I was hoping the Dog Law Enforcement Officer would have seen her condition and taken her away but I guess he's giving them a chance. I just pray that it will all work out and what's meant to be will be.

Giving them a chance? For what -- to kill that dog? Awwww...how sad that people are like that. What kind of example is that for that child? It's terrible. I feel so bad for that dog. :(

What about just offering to "take the dog
off their hands" for say like $30-40,then
get the dog into a shelter or rescue group?
Makes you wonder why they even have a dog
in the first place!!!
I just have to stop reading stories about
a neighbor's neglected dog/cat..and what to
do about it.
P.S. Ibaker , Your Momma sounds like a
kindred spirit!! God Bless Her...

[ November 23, 2001: Message edited by: lizbud ]

I think you did the absolute right thing!!!! I hope the dog was checked on and will be taken care of. If not, I had the same thought as lizbud. Maybe spend so much time with the dog while you're there, tell them you're attached to it, and see if you can take it. You never know, they may let you.

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<STRONG>and and... :confused: :( you know I can't sleep without knowing what's happening with this situation. Dear Dawg I just got my mom involved with this (she already thinks I'm nuts with my addiction to this site :rolleyes: but now she's ready to get in the truck and make a night rescue :eek: and she's 83 years old but fiesty. What can we do :confused: :confused:
laurie</STRONG>

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Does Mom drive a Harley???
:D :cool: You are never to old to do what you belive in. hee hee!

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Originally posted by sammi:
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Does Mom drive a Harley???
:D :cool: You are never to old to do what you belive in. hee hee!</STRONG>

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Hehehe, funny mental picture :D