what would you do?

Question

if your neigbors dog had been tied up for about 2 years and has been let off the chain two times in those 2 years. the dog has a dogloo for shelter. I think it is extreme animal cruelty to do this but I am also a huge animal lover. Am i overreacting ? What would you do? They just got another dog about 6 months ago and they have started chaining it up recently for days at a time. The dog is supposedly"not theirs" and they are keeping it for someone. thanks!

thanks for all the replies. the dog is not underweight-more overweight i would say. they dont interact with him or talk with him. its so sad but i figured there was nothing i could do since he has water food and shelter. so sad...

Answer 1

I think that it depends on how much you know about that dog. First of all, is he getting food and water? you said that it has shelter, as sad as it sounds, as long as it has those three things, it already has more then thousands of other dogs. Also, is the dog mean? The dog could be chained up and not let loose because it is vicious to others. This could be protecting you and your pets and you may not even know it. If you are that worried about it, call and have the local animal control come out and take a look at the dog.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, most states/cities say that food, water, shelter, and resonable vet care are all that you are required to provide for your animals. I think this is barbaric and inhumane. Domesticated animals should NOT be chained outside or, in my opinion, LIVE outside. Food, water, shelter, and shots are not enough.

They need social interraction with other animals and with people. And of course, lots of love and affection. I would like to see laws passed that dogs and cats (and other domestics) are required to live inside the owners house. Not to be outside for more than 2-3 hours at a time. Same goes for "guard dogs". Call Brinks or ADT and have a security/alarm system installed, or make sure your dog only "works 3 or 4 hours a night and can come inside most of the time.

Answer 3

Well, as long as the dogs are feed, given water and have proper shelter based on the weather conditions, there is nothing you can do about it. If I were you, I would maybe try to talk to your neighbor about you taking them in or giving them up for adoption. It breaks my heart that people in this world get animals and they just tie them up and not worry about them. My two dogs are with my each and every minute of the day, and they even sleep with me! Good Luck and I hope you can save the two doggies!

Answer 4

If you have animal cruelty agency, you can ask them to investigate.

However, in most places, if the dog has shelter, is fed and has fresh water available, and the collar and chain are not tight, or restrict movement, they are probably legal. It isn't much of a life for the dog, though.

I never understood people who have a dog, but don't include them in their life. They're alot of fun.

Answer 5

I know exactly what you are saying and feel so sad for the dogs that have to live under such cruel conditions.. Unfortunately, there is NOTHING that can be done about it UNLESS it is in the HEAT of the day and the dog has no water... has no shade... then it can be reported... OH how I wish there was a law that protected our sweet animals

Answer 6

Does the dog/s have water/food? And is it extremely hot? And it also depends on what state you live in, and what the law allows. I would report this to save the poor thing. And NO your not overreacting. Your doing what any other animal lover would do. I would call whoever you can.

Answer 7

I would see if it is considered animal cruelty in my state. If the animal is underweight, or funky looking: ei..cuts,bald spots, ect.... then it could possibly be cruelty. Ask them if they would like being chained up like that. I hate when people get an animal and then just stick it outside. Why did they get it to start with!!!!!

Answer 8

No dog should be chained u for long periods of time. This is not good for the god. A dog needs exercise, and needs to be out of the hot and cold elements. If this ocntinues, I would call anumal control or your local SPCA, and express my concernes. If the dog is chained it's obvious that no one is spencing a lot of time with it.

Answer 9

Yes that is animal cruelty! You should call and report it ASAP. Think of what type of life that would be. Give someone else a chance to love and care for those animals because your neighbor obviously doesn't

Answer 10

As you know, there are minimal standards of care for a dog by law which your SPCA could help you with. You could discreetly video what concerns you and discuss it with your animal control officer and also people at the SPCA.

As you also may know, most states categorize dogs as private property should you choose to involve yourself more directly somehow.