Gripe Of The Week !!!!!! Help !!!!!

[wombat2u2004]

Yep, you guessed it, my neighbours have gone on holiday yet again.
Their two dogs, a shepherd called Bruno, and another fluffy white thing that looks a bit like a husky, have been barking for the last two days, day and night.
This afternoon I put my head over the fence to have a yell at them, but they came running up to me and started pawing the fence. I thought to myself....."hey, have these dogs anything to eat ??? Or is someone feeding them ???" I went and got a couple of dog bickies, and gave it to them, and boy, they were bloody starving.
These creatures next door to me that I refer to as neighbours, have gone on holiday, and left NO food for their dogs !!!!!!
I just can't believe this !!!! Anyway, Karen made them both up a big dish of dinner each, and I went in and fed them, checked their water etc etc.
And do you know what ???? No more barking !!!!! The poor things were just hungry is all.
I don't know how long these idiots have gone away for......so what should I do ??? Ring the Ranger again ???? Or just feed them till the idiots return from holidays ????
I really don't like going onto their property, I don't even really know them, so I sort of feel bad about doing that, but at the same time, I'm really feeling for those poor dogs.
Wom

[AdoreMyDogs]

Those poor dogs I know in the USA that's a no-no and, although the penalty is little more then a slap on the wrist, it's still against the law. I'm sure it's similar in Australia, and I think the authorities should be aware of this. If I were you, I'd both feed the dogs AND notify the authorities. I don't know the laws where you live, but I'm sure if the owners do it again, they can have their dogs confiscated and hopefully re-homed into a fitting home, as well as getting a hefty fine.

Why do some people own pets???? What's the point of having an animal if only to be forgotten? People make me sick sometimes I'm glad you feed the poor pups.

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a crying shame!! I wonder how the owners would like it if they were left without food? I hope they get in big trouble down the line.

Kudos to you for feeding them!!

[Hellow]

Im glad that you fed them. I mean, who would go off on a vacation and leav no food and water for them??? They should be re-homed.

[captain]

Wom,
I would phone the Ranger again.
I know there are really good rescue groups up in NSW, and they could probably help too.

Good on you for taking care of them.
Those neighbours deserve to be starved!!!

Cheers
Michelle

[joycenalex]

wom, call the rangers. it's wrong to leave dogs without food and water.

[wombat2u2004]

Wom,
I would phone the Ranger again.
I know there are really good rescue groups up in NSW, and they could probably help too.

Good on you for taking care of them.
Those neighbours deserve to be starved!!!

Cheers
Michelle

Ah...I dunno. I rang the ranger last time when the shepherd got out and was running all over the highway and coming into my backyard terrorising my dog.
When he got home, he simply went to the pound and got his shepherd back. I have no idea if they fined him...I suspect they didn't.
I had a think about it....and don't think I'll go thru the drama again. I'll just feed them everyday till those idiots get back.
I'm 99% sure no-one else is feeding them tho.
Wom

[Taz_Zoee]

That's too bad that nothing will be done about the owners.
But it's great that you are willing to feed and water the dogs while they are gone.

[pitc9]

If it was me...I would call the Ranger and at the least file a complant that they left their dogs with no food or water. So that it would be on record that they again were being Stupid pet owners.
Then I would keep feeding them until the owners get home and when they do, hand them a bill for the food you gave to their dogs to keep them alive while they were away.

[buttercup132]

How do you know that noone goes over to feed them?
Just something to point out most dogs go crazy for cookies and eat them like they havn't ate in days. And then you make them a nice meal of course they aren't going to pass it up.
I guess if they have a bad rap with animals it's easier to belive they aren't getting food.

[wombat2u2004]

How do you know that noone goes over to feed them?

Because their water bowls are empty, and have been for the past 4 days.
The water I have given them is in my own bowls which are at the back corner of their property, and anyone who did come to feed them would be unaware of that.
Wom

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Poor dogs. Atleast you are helping out. I would still report it. Then they would have to spend money on gas to get the dogs back.

[cassiesmom]

Wom, can you clonk the neighbors on their heads with a newspaper for me when they return? Seriously though, how sad of them to leave their dogs un-cared for. You get a huge gold star for looking after them as you have.

And I'm with pitc9 - give them a bill for the food and care you provided their dogs while they've been away. I called my sitter to see what she charges for visits to dogs and her fees are $18-$20 per visit. She said each visit is supposed to take 30 to 45 minutes.

[nancyweNW]

I would definitely file a complaint WHILE they're away. If you saw a child left w/o food or water you'd call authorities and that kid would be out of there right then. I feel the same for animals...if someone isn't taking care of them, then take them and let the owners explain when they get back.

[captain]

Wom,
I know I would do the same thing.

Good on ya!