You need to be certain of the facts first..Do a little sleuthing, and ask neighbors if the dog is out in the evenings, or out for hunting on weekends, etc...All dogs in cages are not always in cages..
2006-09-17 11:54:20
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answered by Chetco 7
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Try talking to the people about it first. A little concern and calm speech won't hurt. The worst that will happen is they won't change a thing, and the best is that they'll listen. Express your concerns and be calm and rational with them, don't let anger or emotions get to you or that will just make them mad. If that doesn't work, than seek stronger methods such as contacting the SPCA or Humane Society, but these should be last resorts not the first course of action. If they don't have time to walk the dog, maybe you could offer to walk him/her for them? Or ask them to consider finding the dog a different home if they don't have time to take care of it. Also consider that maybe your only seeing a portion of the dog's time, and it could be that you walk by when the people are asleep or some other reason that the situation is as it is, and always consider the dog's owner's point of view before jumping to conclusions. If you only see it for two minutes a day, who's to say what goes on the other 1,438 minutes of that day, and you can't judge a person on a quick glimpse unless you know for sure. Try talking to them, it can't hurt, and could help.
BTW Another person mentioned dropping a note in the dog owner's mailbox. I would highly NOT suggest this, as it is illegal to open someone else's mailbox, tampering with the mail system. You could leave a note on or in their door, but don't do it in the mailbox. Talk to the neighbors and express your concerns if the original owners don't cooperate, but the best course of action is to express your concerns head on with the owners of the dog, don't take the chicken route and call the humane groups until you know the full situation and know for sure the dog is abused. You also didn't mention what kind of "cage" the dog is in or what size the dog was, as if it's a small dog in a huge dog lot could still be considered a "cage" but so is a large dog in a small crate, and they are not equal situations.
2006-09-17 18:55:30
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answered by Anonymous
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I agree with the posters saying to basically make sure it's abuse first. Just because it's in a "cage" (cage being a relative term), it doesn't mean it's being abused. Do you only walk by the house once a day? Have you ever gone back later in the evening to see if teh dog is still there? Do they have a fenced in yard? Does the dog have shelter from the elements? Does the dog appear to be thin? I say appear since some breeds, think sighthounds, tend to be on the thin side and is what's normal for them.
It could just be that they put the dog out there to go potty or something and after you have gone by, the dog is let back in. maybe, if they don't have a fenced in yard, they allow the dog out of the house for a few hours.
There could be many reasons the dog is outside and not all of them are because of abuse. Please do some research first, you don't want to get someone in trouble when they are in fact not doing anything wrong to begin with!
2006-09-17 19:32:37
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answered by nanookadenord 4
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If you think the dog is being improperly cared for, please call the local Humane Society. They will check on the animal and take appropriate action. I hope the dog gets better treatment in the future! It is entirely proper to call them and ask them to check on the welfare of the animal. If they think its abuse they know what steps to take to either get compliance from the owners or to remove the dog entirely. If they don't think its abuse, they will at the very least, check on the animal. An animal can be in a cage or kennel and it isn't considered cruel, I use them myself on OCCASSION, but not 24/7 as dogs need interaction with their owners and exercise regularly. I think it's cruel to have a dog that never leaves it confines. Why have it? Are they feeding the dog? Is the dog healthy? The right weight? Not too thin? Fat?Hair clean and brushed? There is an expectation of normal, reasonable care of animals. If these owners are not up to the task, it might be better for the animal to be put with someone willing to care for the animal. I don't think calling the Humane Society is mean, wrong or "nasty", as they should only act in the animals best interests and you do have a reasonable concern. If someone called them on me, I would let them in and they could check my animals, as I have NOTHING to hide, and if they thought I should do something different, I would appreciate the information. Personally, my animals have it made, I follow my vets instructions, and I do occassionally indulge them, but every day, they get walked 4-10x a day (new puppy is requiring more walks) and all the hugging and kissing they can stand. They sometimes have to sit in a cage when we are having company or working on training, but not as punishment and not for extended periods of time. Let the proper authorities check on the animals. If the animal is truely being abused they may take them right there, but if they talk to the owner, they may change their ways, and in the end, isn't that what you want? Good luck!
2006-09-17 18:54:09
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answered by Tippy's Mom 6
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Find out if the people need a dog walker. While your taking a walk you could walk their dog. If that doesn't work call dog control it is an abusive act to leave a pet in a cage 24/7 And if you don't do something your just as guilty. The dog can't talk. You do the talking for him.
2006-09-17 19:00:33
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answered by purrfectsandcastle 3
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now before jumping to conclusions how big is the dog,how big is the cage. is it alone and the owners put it there while they are at work to keep it out of trouble and away from harm or is it in the cage 24/7 . you cant just call the spca because you se a dog in a cage. you better be sure the dog is in bad conditions before you acuse them of pet abuse.
i have had freinds get called on over bull like that as well as myself but as i said before the people that called didn't know all the facts.
2006-09-17 18:57:57
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answered by cuervo25_1 3
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i know what you mean. it's damn cruel.
you may like to slip a typed written note to this person's postbox without trespassing into his property and without getting seen by anyone. The note could tell him that he should walk the dog regularly coz a dog needs exercise and it will make the dog more well behaved.
Give him a fortnight and if he doesn't walk the dog, report him to your local RSPCA or whatever the prevention for cruelty to animals is called in your country.
2006-09-17 18:54:33
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answered by Langdon 3
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Well, it would help if you could tell us what the dimensions of the cage are.
If it's in like a 4'x10' kennel run, the dog is just fine, and in fact gets more quality exercise than a dog alone in a one acre enclosure will.
2006-09-17 19:01:48
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answered by tom l 6
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Look in your phone book and find the number to the SPCA, the Animal Rescue League, or the Humane Society. Call them and report the situation.
You can also call your local police dept. and ask them what they would recommend. Some cities have Animal Police Cruelty Officers
2006-09-17 18:51:44
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answered by shotsofnature 2
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Does he have water and shelter? Is he being fed regularily?
I wish everyone would keep their dogs like I do, but it is really none of my business as long as they are getting water, shelter, and food. It is not a crime for them not to care for their dog like WE think they should.
POSTERS - This does not sound like an emergency, nor does it sound like abuse, yet you all are wanting to call AC which is a REALLY nasty thing to do if it is unwarranted. Just what we need is to give AC the power to seize our dogs because they don't think we are walking them enough! JEEZE! Is EVERYONE unaware of the reality of the ARs and AC???
2006-09-18 01:03:22
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answered by whpptwmn 5
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