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Dog troubles
I need some advice here on what to do with a neighbor's dog, here is the story: About a month ago we got new next door neighbor's and they have a dog. This dog is a pitbull and is usually chained up in the backyard, even in bad weather he is out there with little shelter. The problem is this dog gets loose and comes into my fenced yard and bothers my dogs. Today I could not allow my dogs off of our deck because he is out there. If I let them out onto the deck ( which is secure) he is at the gate barking and showing aggressive behaviors. There is no one home next door, they are gone all day and most of the nite. Should I approach these neighbor's and speak to them about the dog? Call animal control and report a loose aggressive dog? Any suggestions would be appreciated... 20 comments from 7 users
posted by
eekitsaspider
on Feb 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Just an added note: I let my cat out about 10 minutes ago and I heard a terrible noise. The flippin dog was attacking my cat, now I cannot even let the cat outside..He is not going to be happy but for his safety he needs to stay inside until this is all ressolved. The owner's are going to get a nasty little note on their door with a firm warning that this needs to stop NOW!!! posted by
monicas
on Feb 22, 2008 at 05:22 PM
California has a law, passed in 2006 and in effect since Jan. 2007, that forbids people from chaining their dogs 24/7. In fact, the law limits chaining to no more than 3 hours in any 24 hour period. The law makes exceptions for certain situations, but this does not sound like one of them. Please Please Please call your local animal control, sherrif, or whoever has jurisdiction over dogs in your area. Trust me, you likely will get push back. They'll say they "can't enforce the law" or whatever. But please keep pushing. Also, please check out www.dogsdeservebetter.org and learn how our very grassroots non profit is working to change hearts, minds and laws and end the barbaric, antiquated practice of perpetual chaining. It is a huge, uphill battle, but the plight of the perpetually chained dog is desperate and this is truly one of the most overlooked and misunderstood animal welfare issues out there. It is beyond imagining how so many of these animals suffer. Please contact me at monicahayde@yahoo.com for more information. I can see if we have a representative near you who could possibly assist.
posted by
monicas
on Feb 22, 2008 at 05:23 PM
California has a law, passed in 2006 and in effect since Jan. 2007, that forbids people from chaining their dogs 24/7. In fact, the law limits chaining to no more than 3 hours in any 24 hour period. The law makes exceptions for certain situations, but this does not sound like one of them. Please Please Please call your local animal control, sherrif, or whoever has jurisdiction over dogs in your area. Trust me, you likely will get push back. They'll say they "can't enforce the law" or whatever. But please keep pushing. Also, please check out www.dogsdeservebetter.org and learn how our grassroots non profit is working to change hearts, minds and laws and end the barbaric, antiquated practice of perpetual chaining. It is a huge, uphill battle, but the plight of the perpetually chained dog is desperate and this is truly one of the most overlooked and misunderstood animal welfare issues out there. Please contact me at monicahayde@yahoo.com for more information. I can see if we have a representative near you who could possibly assist. posted by
DonMar
on Feb 23, 2008 at 10:33 AM
It's the beginning of the week-end, so I hope you can begin a talk with the neighbor and try to reason with him; this will be a hard-sell; I sincerely wish you well, because this will not be easy, but it is necessary for your current and future safety. M. The only thing worse than being blind is having sight, but no vision. (Helen Keller)
posted by
DonMar
on Feb 28, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Dog Tether Issue: Please let us know if you were successful in speaking with your neighbor. M.
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