Their is a border collie outside my house and my mom's dog is in heat so im kind of figuring hes out their because of that reason....well i called the owner today because the number is on the coller and when i called the owner they said he walks around the neighborhood and he'll come back and i told her he has been outside for the past to nights and its freezing out the owner said she'll come get him but she didnt.... i feel bad but i cant let him in because my dad wont let me what should i do will he be alright if he stays out in the cold it atleast in the 20's to the teens????????
2006-12-08 14:21:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The dog will be fine as long as its not freezing. Call the Humane Soceity and have the dog picked up, the owner has been told and chose to do nothing. Let her pay the fine.
2006-12-08 14:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello!
I agree with the other good answers! We must remember that it is hard to keep a male under control if a female anywhere within a few miles is in heat! Even a small male will jump a fence many times his size if a female is in heat. Please consider having your female spayed! I'd much rather see your female be spayed than having a neighbor's dog, or your female get hit by a car on the street! Animal control would find a better home for that male, after it is neutered! Spaying and neutering is simply a responsibility of owning a pet! Your female is probably miserable if she's in heat and the neighborhood males are out rambling around! Many animal control programs have a good deal on spaying and neutering! And please don't let your female out! Have a Merry Christmas!
2006-12-08 22:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by bemeup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would *definatly* call your local animal control officer. First of all, it's negligent to leave your dog outside for that long in the cold. Secondly, it's illegal to let your dog wander around off a leash.
I would have called the owner first, and good for you for doing so, but its apparent that the owner isnt responsible and doesnt care.
At least animal control can give it a warm place to sleep while they deal with the owner.
2006-12-08 22:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jacqui D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's nice that your thinking about the dog. i think it's better if you call the police or animal control. It's not right for the poor dog to be outside in the cold. plus the owner should know that it's the law to keep your dog on a leash.
2006-12-08 22:47:38 · answer #4 · answered by *~*~tubane~*~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the local animal control officer to let them know the situation, maybe the dogs owner will actually take responsibilty for him if she has to pay to get him back.
If not he may be able to find a new home where the owner will care what happens to him
2006-12-08 22:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by gypse76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call animal control if you are concerned, or try calling the lady again...
Most cities have leash laws at least, at any rate the dog should not be running around loose, especially in this weather.
2006-12-08 22:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by D B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!! don't keep a poor little doggie in the cold! no no no... Put him in the garage! (and put a heater). Calling the animal contorl when it's the OWNERS fault, would just make the doggie sad. call the vet. Gixe the owner a GOOD LONG tlk.
welcome!
2006-12-08 22:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by Walkie-Talkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police they can tell you who to call about the dog if she gets a fine for letting it run lose that might make her stop to think about others don't want her dog running around
2006-12-08 22:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by buddy95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋