ok first off i love dogs... i have a dog myself but my roommate has a dog and i can't stand it... i know its not the dos fault for its behavior the owner has a lot to do with how the animal is trained but my roommate leaves her dog home with me all the time and i want nothing to do with the dog since she got the dog with out even asking me first so when she leaves i put the dog in her room... i got the dog a kennel but for some reason my roommate got rid of the kennel... the dog sits in her room for hours apon hours... and its not potty trained and thats the reason i put it in her room cause when i leave it out it pees and poops all over the house and i refuse to pick up after the dog... can the humain society do anything if the dog is neglected and what is considered neglect? i serisouly can't handle this dog any more and its driving m crazy, i had to send my puppy to go live with my parents because the other dog was so mean to her and was so much bigger than her
2006-10-18 22:38:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It was a good idea to send your puppy to your parents. First, sit your roommate down and tell her that if she wants to keep the dog, she'd better start taking care of her. Otherwise, you'll call the pound or a rescue and have her picked up. That should help.
As for neglet, leaving the dog alone for hours doesn't really constitue neglect. However, if she doesn't feed her or doesn't get her groomed or take her to the vet for shots or check-ups, THAT'S neglect. Check with your local humane society for what would be neglect and what isn't before you report her for it. Make SURE.
Good luck and hope that helps.
2006-10-18 22:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by Lizzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in MA basically the animals have same rights we as people do. If he has food and water and vet care it's not physical abuse. But now mental abuse does come into play. Call your local animal recue legue and they can point in the right direction. Because it does seem cruel that dog is left behind all the time and since you did buy a pen for it to be able to go out side and she got rid of it. I do think it's time you stepped in and let the dog go to a home were it will be taught the right way and have a happy life.
2006-10-18 23:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by xxmack675hpxx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dog is fed, has water and vet care when needed its not physical abuse, but its not good for the dog to be left alone so long. I would have a serious talk with your roommate and tell her very calmly how you feel, and that you don't feel you can take any responsibilty for the dog any more. Basically... its your dog, get on with it...but sugar coated! lol
There is of course the hygeine issue too. YUK!!!! Does the lease for your rental (assuming thats what it is) have a clause about pets? If it does you can report the dog (anonomously!) to your landlord. That will solve the problem.
2006-10-18 22:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not neglect to not train your dog, nor is it neglect to leave them alone.
Talk to your roomate about it. Or give your notice. Or train the dog yourself, it is not the dogs fault your roomate is irresponsible.
2006-10-19 05:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋