My mom and i have been living with her boyfriend for 2 years. In the past he has hit me my mom and my animals. He takes out his anger with us on them most of the time. Last night my mom called me at about 2 am and told me that her faveorite dog was dead. Then she said Art killed him. The dog has no plainly visible marks but he has long hair and i couldnt move his body or look around too much so im not sure he could be shot with a bb. My mom called the cops last night when she got home and saw her dog dead. She told them Art killed the dog. The police did not investigate the dog- did not touch him all they did was glance at him from across the room. The police questioned my mom and Art and that was that they left and did nothing about it. My mom also told the cops about another murder that happened earlier that week. My cat had to be put to sleep because she had a fractured jaw bone to bad to be fixed and a broken cheek bone. Again there is no proof really except Arts past... (con't..)
2006-08-07 07:51:29 · 22 answers · asked by sugar_kitty 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
and the fact that when my mom got home and discovered the cat was hurt she was locked in a crate in the basement. We cant move out right away or stay somewhere else even for a short time we have too many other pets who could also be in danger. We want him to be punished for this but we already called the cops and they didnt seem to care too much. What can we do!?!?!?!?!
2006-08-07 07:51:47 · update #1
You know that the cops wont do anything. After all, they are just animals. (Please dont take that the wrong way. Read the rest of my answer first.) Some people jsut dont care about animals as much as others. And cops are trained to deal with people that have problems.Not people who are abusing animals. What you need to do is call the ASPCA. They are cops that are trained to deal with people who have problems with abusing animals. Tell them exactly what You just said here and have paperwork ready. There should have been a police report filed over the dog. Have your vet paperwork out from the cat. Tell them about your stepfathers violent past (stepfather for ease of use here). Have your mom go to the police and have her file a restraint on him for about 24 hourse until she can get to a lawyer to have a restraining order filed on him. Have it filed for a few weeks until you can get out of the house. If at any time you feel threatened, call the cops and report domestic violence. That will get their attention.
The ASPCA will be able to put your stepfather in jail for animal cruelty. They are real cops. If you have any other evidence of his past animal abuse, be sure to present it to them. If all else fails, ask your grandparents if you can bring your pets out to there house, or if you have to, talk to your friends and their parents and tell them the situation and ask if they could keep one or two of your pets for a while and that you would be willing to come over and clean up after your pets and that you would be willing to provide their food and a little money for their keeping them. Make sure that you explain the situation and most people would be willing to help out. Whatever you do, make sure that you get yourself and your pets out of danger.
2006-08-07 10:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You should try calling animal control, or some other local agency that deals with animals. Explain the situation to them, letting them know that this man is responsible for horrendous animal abuse. In the meantime, you and your mom should get your pets and get out of there. Quietly find a place you can all go to be safe (maybe a friend or family member's house, or a shelter of some kind). Please, don't let this man hurt you and your loved ones any more. If the police won't help you even though they know he's hurt you and your mom in the past, maybe you can get him arrested on animal cruelty charges. At least that would give you ample time to get far away from him. I wish I knew some better advice to give you, but I hope this helps in some way.
2006-08-07 08:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by DogTrainer416 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my... Everyone is right, you need to get out NOW!! Call an animal refuge and ask them to take your pets for a while, and find somewhere to go. The police should be able to help you find some shelters in your area. Look, I know you don't want to part with your pets, but they and you need to be safe, even if you can't be safe and together at the same time.
There's no point staying there and keeping your pets there if they're all going to wind up dead or seriously injured. You need to do what's best for your animals and protect them, and this goes for you too. You have no control over what he is doing, but you can decide what you are going to do in order to survive.
Good Luck.
2006-08-07 14:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, This man is demented. You need to call the ASPCA or other similar humane society and tell them your story. They can contact the authorities if the cops don't do something.
In the meantime, you and your mom (as well as you other pets) are in danger. If you go to school contact your guidance office and tell them what is going on at home. It may seem difficult or impossible for your Mom to leave right now, but you're ALL in danger. Your school should be able to direct you to some place safe, and perhaps a no-kill humane society that will take your animals till you get on your feet.
My prayers are with you.
2006-08-07 08:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so, so sorry this happened. You must feel so sad and helpless. This man is dangerous! He is killing the animals to hurt you and your mother. Next it will be you! But I know of a way to get rid of ole' Art. Call the police. Killing animals is against the law. If the cops aren't total morons, they'd arrest him. He will kill your mother or you next. I wish I could report him from yahoo. What the hell is wrong with your mother? She has to do something, no mother should pick her husband or boyfriend over her children. Ever!!
2015-12-01 09:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continue calling the police.
Also, see if there is a group near you that will shelter your pets while you and your mom leave this abusive relationship.
Here is a list of places that helps situations like this:
http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/first_strike_the_connection_between_animal_cruelty_and_human_violence/safe_havens_for_animals_/online_directory_of_safe_havens_for_animals_programs.html
If your area isn't listed, see if there is a friend, a vet, a humane society, or some other person who can take your pets in while you and your mother leave her boyfriend.
Do whatever it takes to get you and your pets out safely. When you're out of pets, where do you think Art will turn to next to take out his anger?
2006-08-07 08:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must call child protective services in your city, they have safe houses that you can go to and be protected. This guy is one step away from murdering a person and needs to be stopped.
Anyone who takes out his feelings of inadequacy on women and helpless animals is a gutless piece of crap that should meet some of the guys in prison. Even they look down on his kind.
2006-08-07 08:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your mom need to get out now, before something bad happens to the both of you. I would keep calling the police until something gets done, even if you and your mom do get out keep calling the cops until you know something has been done. If not he may still harass you both. Don't give up, and convince your mom to leave him for your safety and hers. Good luck!
2006-08-07 08:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by luvdogs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to get away from him, if u have no relative then try a woman's shelter. is his name on the lease? if not change the locks and take out a restraining order. your mom can tell the police he has both of u before & after this u fear for your life. people who do that to pets eventually do that to people. call social services & the local humane society and ask them what can be done. this site will help
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_2k5_searchEnforcement
2006-08-07 08:01:25 · answer #9 · answered by galaxygurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A man that has such anger control issues that he hits you, your mom and kills small animals is a dangerous individual. Your mom needs to remove herself and you from the situation as quickly as possible.
You may want him punished and he should be held accountable for his crimes, but I think you and your mom should find a safe home first.
2006-08-07 08:03:35 · answer #10 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋