I did it. *sigh of relief*

[CagneyDog]

Originally posted by luvofallhorses
Can someone do me a huge favor? I don't have long distance on my phone, so if you could call this place because it sounds like it would be the best place for them...

http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/MT38.html

thanks in advance or I could just e-mail them the situation but they don't get to those as quickly as phone calls, if nobody can I will e-mail them.

You can to a collect call

[NoahsMommy]

Aww, Krista...thanks for helping these pups.

If you still need someone to call, PM me and I'll do it for you.

Hugs,
Kelly

[luvofallhorses]

They e-mailed me back saying this :



Hello Krista,

Thank you for your concern about the welfare of your neighbors’
puppies. The
“summons” was probably a notice that the pups need to have better care.
It
takes a couple of complaints before Animal Control can do anything
about the
barking or lack of food. If you can keep a log about the days that you
have
noticed no food, water or shelter for the pups plus any abuse of the
pups,
it will help Animal Control to do their job with the investigation.
Videotaping them striking the pups will also be a big help. The date on
a
camera photo or videotape will further document the incidents.
Sometimes it
is difficult to proof abuse of an animal without some kind of proof.

The people that you want to talk with in the Butte-Anaconda area are:
Shay
Faulkner with Pintler Pets:


They can do a home check to see that the pups are
in
good condition and that the owners are aware of a complaint being
issued
about them. Because I do not have your address, I can not ask them to
do
this for us. If they had a complaint about someone in Cut Bank, they
would
contact us. We would go to the home and check the animals and the
owners to
make sure that everyone was okay. If we were not sure about the
situation,
we would keep a watch on the pups for a couple of weeks.

I am sending a copy of your letter to them, as well. This is how Animal
Control officers do our jobs. They will be contacting you through email
and
also us with information about this situation. It is our job to protect
animals.

Thank you for reporting this incident. We truly care for those who
can't
speak for themselves.

Tina
Animal Shelter Volunteer

[LuvGold00]

Good for you! I'm happy those poor pups are going to get a fresh start!

[chocolatepuppy]

At least you heard back from them! Hopefully you can get the pups some help!

[QueenScoopalot]

Hopefully the ACO will follow through, and seize the puppies. Otherwise it's always a good idea to have a back-up plan just in case they end up staying in that horrible sounding situation. There's many "underground railroads" for abused pups, and I say more power to the people that do the snagging under cover of darkness or whatever it takes. Keeping fingers and paws crossed that things will work out with the pups.

[bckrazy]

OMG. . I could hardly stand to read all of this, especially with a BC pupper . . what a horrible, disgusting family! Ick. I'm really sorry you have to have those people as neighbors . . I agree, if ACO doesnt follow through, I'd take them. Actually, I would've probably taken them the second I saw that scumbag beating the poor babies! Have you tried to throw food over or some water?. . do they look emaciated?

I would contact people to do a home check ASAP. Its good that they're atleast getting back to you about it! I *really* hope these people pay for what they're doing, soon. Definitely keep pushing it and filing complaints, and try to get him on video.

[luvofallhorses]

Bckrazy,

No they don't look emaciated. Ever since they got the "summons" , the pups haven't been outside, except for the bc puppy was earlier, but not now. I just fear for their safety you know? I am going to reply to their e-mail asap and will keep you all updated.