Wolflady, I was in a situation similar to yours. I lived in an apartment next door to the nicest lady and her husband. When I met her she had a dog and a cat. Eventually she added two ferrets. She and her husband worked full time and she wasn't the best housekeeper around. With the cat spraying, the ferrets pooping, and never taking the dog for a walk the house got so filthy you could smell the animals before you got to her door. I stopped allowing my daughter to visit because of the unsanitary conditions. The house was INFESTED with fleas. Hints didn't help. Finally, I sat her down and had a long talk. I just blurted everything out. I told her it wasn't good for her pets or her to live in such conditions. I was prepared to lose a friend, but I felt it was the right thing to do. The next day, she began to clean the house. She eventually admitted she couldn't handle the dog and found a home for her. She got the cat fixed. Best of all, she and I remain friends today. I guess some people don't realize how bad the situation they're in is until someone points it out to them. You may not want to blurt things out the way I did but, yes, definitely talk to your friend.

Jackie, I'm glad things are working out with your neighbors.