I am placed in a difficult position

[Logan]

I just wanted to tell you that I completely understand your predicament. If you called Animal Control, I'm not sure what else you could do, other than call them again. It is hard to be the neighbor of someone who doesn't treat their pet the way we would. I've been there and done that as many people on this board know. And my "victim" was a 7 pound Yorkshire Terrier, being subjected to the cold, rain, etc. with not even a dog house to retreat to. Her answer was to escape, constantly. It tore me up....but guess who she ran to. Me! Constantly. I would have kept her if my cats didn't despise her so.

I think there is only so much one can do, especially if it puts their own dogs, children, etc in danger. Sounds like you have cared a lot and done what you can. Keep a close eye out, and if need be, call Animal Control again. I know I might get crucified over this answer. I'm as passionate about these pets as anyone, but I also know that if you are a homeowner and plan to stay there a while, you just have to pray and offer every bit of compassion possible to these animals, as often as you can, and hope for the best.

[lizbud]

Thank You for the update. I know it can't be
easy to see a dog that's treated so differently
than our own pets.
Re: the weight gain, Hope they are feeding her
more, and not that she is pregnant.
Anyway, thanks again for checking on her.

[doggielover02]

What i would do is somehow sneak it some food. . . . .well this is only if all else fales (spellcheak)

[dukedogsmom]

I recently found a dog that was tied in the back of a pickup in the afternoon in the Florida heat. He had no water. I tried to get someone to answer the door but no one did. I went and got some water for him, then called animal control. I waited for almost an hour and they still weren't there. In the meantime, I poured water over him to keep him cool. He was the sweetest pit bull. Finally, the owner came out and got violent and I had to leave. And of course, animal control did nothing but give him a speech. I feel so bad for mistreated animals, especially dogs.

[Stenograsaurus]

Originally posted by Logan
I just wanted to tell you that I completely understand your predicament. If you called Animal Control, I'm not sure what else you could do, other than call them again. It is hard to be the neighbor of someone who doesn't treat their pet the way we would. I've been there and done that as many people on this board know. And my "victim" was a 7 pound Yorkshire Terrier, being subjected to the cold, rain, etc. with not even a dog house to retreat to. Her answer was to escape, constantly. It tore me up....but guess who she ran to. Me! Constantly. I would have kept her if my cats didn't despise her so.

I think there is only so much one can do, especially if it puts their own dogs, children, etc in danger. Sounds like you have cared a lot and done what you can. Keep a close eye out, and if need be, call Animal Control again. I know I might get crucified over this answer. I'm as passionate about these pets as anyone, but I also know that if you are a homeowner and plan to stay there a while, you just have to pray and offer every bit of compassion possible to these animals, as often as you can, and hope for the best.

Thanks, Logan. I needed that.