Dogs Next Door Being Mistreated

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I am not sure if you remember, but there had been a previous post about Pet Talkers and neighbors neglecting their doggies. Well, I told my story about the Malamute and GSD that are tied up all the time, never walked, live in their own waste, and left out in the rain. Their owner no longer lives in that house, but her sister who lives there is keeping them. The situation is still the same and I am very concerned about these poor animals.

I took the first step today and called a friend of mine that works for Animal Control. She explained to me that what I described could be a case of animal cruelty and that I could call and file a formal complaint and they would send someone to check the dogs out and evaluate the situation. Since she is my friend, this was totally confidential and she said that if I decided to take action, I should call and speak with someone and file a complain.
What do you guys think? I do not care if the people next door know that I called or not (my file would be confidential and my name would not be mentioned). I am the only one that can see the dog because of were they are tied. I have to live next door to these people and do not want any trouble especially wince Andrew will be leaving in January and I will be all alone. But these poor dogs need a family that can take care of them.
Anyhow, please let me know what you think. i need to leave work now and so I will do nothing till tomorrow.
I am waiting for everyone's input. Thanks you guys!

[Fuzzy317]

I believe all people, and pets, should be treated with respect. Your description of the living conditions for those dogs, sounds like they are being mistreated.

I suggest that you make the phone call. For their well being, and for your peace of mind.

[kobieeli]

Ditto. You should call if you think helping the dogs' situation is the right thing to do--and it sounds like you're very bothered by their plight. I know that the guilt of seeing them tied up everyday would really get to me if I did nothing, and I'm not usually one to speak up and rock the boat. Do it if you can!

[joycenalex]

DO IT!!! those dogs deserve better. is there an all breed or malmute/GSD rescue in your area that will take these 'siblings' for fostering until a loving forever home is ready?

[TheAntiPam]

The things we regret most are things we have not done. Call. Call right away. Now that you know something is wrong, don't ignore it. You got put in a bad situation by the ignorance of your neighbors. Yes, you might have trouble with them. But, if you don't call, you'll have trouble with your soul.

Once the animal control people make a report, if you have trouble, you can contact the police. Most police take a dim view of abuse in all forms. The animal control report will help in that case, showing you were not calling just to be intrusive.

I'm sorry you have to make this decision. What happens to the dogs may not be known, but at least there will be hope. Right now, they are just waiting to die.

[lbaker]

Don't wait another moment. Make that call. After all, it may take a while before they can make the house call and those pups need help NOW. Maybe the sister doesn't know about dogs (or much of anything) but could use some advise and help and doesn't really mean to be cruel. Let us know what happens.

Laurie

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I am going to do it. I have been so bent out of shape about this. I couldn't sleep all night. My stomach was in knots and I had no appetite. I have a meeting at 9 and then I am coming back to my office and make that call!

Thanks everyone for your support.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Souraya, I agree with everyone else, make the call and help the poor pup.
Jackie

[Dixie Belle]

You make that call, becuase if you don't it will haunt you forever. And keep us informed about what happens and everything. God bless you for doing it!

[purrley]

Souraya - good for you - this is something that cannot be ignored - I have a neighbor across the street that used to beat his dog on a regular basis - I called the Human Society and they sent someone out straight away - he knew it was me that made that call and confronted be about it and I said I would do it again if I ever saw him abusing another animal. This guy is 50 years old for God's sake - you'd think he'd know better!!!

[lizbud]

Souraya,
I tried to post to this thread last night,
but kept getting a 'software error',then I
did get through,typed out a message & went to
post reply,got another 'software error' & the
reply didn't post.This only happened on the "Dog General". I thought maybe you had
decided to delete the subject b/c you were
afraid to make a report to Animal Control.
I do remember you posting about these two dogs a long time ago.I'm supprised they are
not very sick by now.(given their living
conditions as you described them)Please make
the call.Pet Talkers can be a powerful
backup & support system for you on this!!!
God Bless You! If there is any thing at all
I could do to help you-help these poor dogs,
please let me or someone on Pet Talk know
about it. O.K.? You are in my thoughts and
prayers....

[Corinna]

Please call and do it now I have a different kind of problem . Maybe some one can tell me what I can do Guy stays with girl freind and his dog is not allowed in the apartment complex. So the dog lives in the guys truck. Summer it's in the sun , winter its out in the cold truck. I call the local police they say call humane socity. I call them they say call the cops. Ieven called our local animal releif center. they have no power to do anything but want to be kept in formed( infact have called twice to find out progress) I called the manager of the complex and for a week the truck was gone . But it's back What can I do short of breaking into the truck and stealing the dog? It is a nice German shorthair seems to be in good health , he does walk it but I don't say anything due to the fact I probley lose my temper and have to be hauled off by the cops.

[purrley]

Corinna - find out who your local Animal Activists are - they'll do the job for ya.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

OK. I made the call this morning at 9:30 right after my meeting. I went home for lunch and the dogs are not there. I tried calling the Animal Control and they said that they couldn't tell me anything. I told them that it was I that had filed the complaint and they said it didn't matter. So, I just called my friend that works there and said that the pups were there and animal control fined the owners. The Humane Society will be putting them up for adoption in 3 days. If they are not adopted by Oct. 8, they will hand them over to GSD Rescue group and Malamute Rescue Group.
My friend told me that the lady that lived in the house didn't even care. She said that they are her sister's dogs and not her problem to take care of them. She gives them water and food whenver she notices they don't have any. I do not know who the fine was made out to.
More updates when I get them.

[purrley]

Souraya - you did a great thing - probably saved those poor babies from dying a tortorous death - I know you'll never regret it