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[rls22]

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The people next door but one, have a lurcher who is left outside whenever they leave the house. They are at work for at least 7 hours a day and then sometimes in an evening.

The dog has no shelter and just paces up and down howling, crying and barking.

Obviously, I find this really upsetting, the poor dog must be freezing in this weather and I'm worried about him when it rains.

He's outside now, at 9pm and it's really cold, I can just see him wandering up and down.

I've decided that I'm going to go round and say something to them, I just don't know quite how to put it without coming across as a busy body. I just can't sit here slagging them off but doing nothing about it any longer.

Anyone had a similar experience and can offer some advice?

 

[FeeFee]

That's awful, poor dog.

I think you've just got to ask them if they realise their dog seems very cold and distressed when it's left outside all day. I can't really believe they aren't aware, though, it sounds as though they just don't care

If the dog has long periods without shelter then that is classed as neglect, and the RSPCA *should* take action if you report it. You may get better results talking to the local dog warden about the noise issue, though - they would probably go round and have a word.

If it continues, is there a garden gate the dog might 'escape' from one day? :- "

 

[kris]

it would worry me if hes out in all weathers with no shelter. im afraid id have to do something to help him too. :thumbsup: good luck with whatever course you decide to take. :luck: :luck: :luck:

 

[jayp]

Hi I had similar situation with boxer dog left in same conditions. Icouldnt sleep for thinking of the poor dog and actually hatched a plot to liberate it! However sense prevailed in the form of my daughter who said you cant go round stealing peoples dogs. In the end i did report them to RSPCA who were actually very good and went round to discuss with owners. They are very experienced in talking to these people to get the best result for the dog. We are often too emotional and can make it worse for the dog and ourselves. This is a case of neglect as adog MUST by law have food, SHELTER and adequate exersise. Trust them they will help!! And you will have helped so much :luck: jan

 

[rls22]

Well - I posted a polite note through the door. Just to say he's been very distressed while they've been out and I was worried.

He's still out there now and it's gone 11pm.

If there's no change tomorrow, I will phone the dog warden.

Thanks for your advice

 

[fallenangel]

phone the rspca dont takel it yourself you never know how they will react but do keep a log of times and dates the dog was ourtside and weather condions to give to the rspca most dog ardens arent actualy that well trned at dealing with this sor of thing

 

[rls22]

Fortunately, I know the people aren't nutters, so aren't going to react horrendously.

Just spoken to my OH and the dog is inside today - so maybe they've taken notice. :thumbsup:

 

[jok]

Glad it's inside today. Hope they have seen sense :- "

 

[Evie]

Fingers crossed they will treat this poor dog better. Perhaps they just didn't realise and your note has drawn their attension to it. Great idea, posting a note, btw.

 

[rls22]

Excellent result with this - I've just has a phone call from my OH.

The lady with the dog has been round, she said she was really glad I have put the note through the door as they had no idea he was getting so distressed. She said she felt sick and couldn't sleep last night as she felt so guilty!

Anyway, my boyfriend has recommended a crate as apparently he is still naughty when he's left (they've only just got him from a rescue) .

 

[rach125]

Well done you!! think that is the case with some people - they just need educating!

 

[Evie]

Excellent! Imagine how she would have felt if the rspca had drooped round with them. :b The note was a great idea. You should let them know if they ever have any questions you'd be happy to help. They might be glad of someone's brains to pick. :thumbsup:

 

[rls22]

My boyfriend said to her if she wanted to drop by this evening I would talk to her about crating as I think she was a bit unsure.

It was definitely a case of ignorance not cruelty. They were genuinely glad we'd pointed it out and she has taken the day off to try and sort something out. My OH also recommended contacting the rescue for advice. :thumbsup:

I am so relieved as last night, I was nearly in tears about it.

 

[quintessence]

Well Done, it sounds as though you did exactly the right thing and it's going to be helpful for them to have you to talk to.

Jenny

 

[jok]

Good result Rach, well done :thumbsup:

 

[Juley]

My boyfriend said to her if she wanted to drop by this evening I would talk to her about crating as I think she was a bit unsure. 
It was definitely a case of ignorance not cruelty.  They were genuinely glad we'd pointed it out and she has taken the day off to try and sort something out.  My OH also recommended contacting the rescue for advice.  :thumbsup:

I am so relieved as last night, I was nearly in tears about it.

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Brilliant result, so glad they are nice people and have taken action and not offence.

 

[FeeFee]

That's great news, well done for taking action and not just turning your back. I hear so many stories where people get abuse when they try to help, it's lovely to hear the opposite for once :luck: :luck:

 

[kris]

Fee Fees right.it makes such a change to hear positive results from an owner who does genuinely want to do the right thing :thumbsup:

well done you! :cheers:

 

[wunwin]

Well done, good result, but i have to wonder which rescue centre let a dog go to people who obviously had never owned a dog before, and needed advice and training before they got a dog to care for.

 

[mazza]

Well done for informing the owners about the dogs distress.

At least he is indoors now. Hope you can go on and further educate your neighbours about looking after the dog properly.

A step in the right direction but still I'm concerned for him because these people don't seem to have a lot of common sense. I wonder why they thought it was acceptable for him to be outside all day and evening in this freezing weather with nowhere to even shelter from the cold and wet. That I really cannot understand. Isn't it just common sense. Sorry if I come across so negatively but I fear for the welfare of this dog.

I'm surprised the rescue deemed these people as right for this rescue dog as they are not home all day anyway and don't really appear to know what the dogs basic needs are.

I'm glad he's not freezing out in the cold now but I also hope that if they decide to crate him, they do it sensibly.