Since re-reading your thread, I strongly urge you not to handle this as an individual.

You were very responsible in notifying the policeman. Since you do know him, I highly suggest that you communicate with him on a regular basis.

Your first instinct is to protect and defend, you are a humanitarian, as well as a Mother. We at Pet Talk are concerned for your safety.

I am so sorry that your neighbor is not up to snuff!!!!!