My uncle family's has 2 dogs. A boxer and a beagle. Both of which have spent most of their life in a kennal. They are never let out, only fed leftovers and bones, never petted, never given any attention, overweight, and even though they live in the the same small space they live on chains so short they can't even smell each other. My uncle's family has a huge backyard. A backyard big enough to fit my whole house. But he'll never let his dogs out of the kennel because for fear of them peeing on the grass and turning it yellow. His family often forgets to feed them and will only feed them when they hear howling. Their other excuse for not feeding them or giving them any attention is because my uncle says the dogs belong to 2 of his sons and that it's thier problems to deal with.
I have been wanting to report them, but I had always believed that my uncle would come around and actually start giving these dogs the love they deserve. And they live in 6 hours away from me.
2007-01-02 20:41:16 · 28 answers · asked by joy 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The last straw was when his family came to visit me. They took a look at my dog (which I rescued from them 9 years earlier) and said he was getting too old, he wasn't cute anymore, and that I should give him to the pound. How cruel can a person be?
2007-01-02 20:43:11 · update #1
Because I asked a question about animal abuse DOES NOT mean I don't care about people. Thanks. If I see a person being abused I'll report that.
And I don't know why they're overweight. Maybe because they've only seen 10 ft of the world in their lives and their fed table scrabs and chicken bones? This family lives 6 hours away from me. I don't know what happens everyday. I'm just stating what I see.
2007-01-02 20:53:37 · update #2
This is absolutely horrible. Although he is not actually physically abusing them by hitting them etc. he is still abusing them. Dogs are a pack animal and need love and attention. If he knew he wasn't or his sons weren't going to look after them properly he shouldn't have let them stay in his house, or on his property in the first place. As for the person who said if they are not fed a lot how can they be overweight, its probably because they can't even move to get the least bit of exercise! So the little they do eat just stays on them and turns to fat! I feel so sorry for those dogs! And even if they are his sons dogs, if he sees they are not treating them right he shouldn't just leave them, he should be responsible and make sure that the sons either sort it out or they should rehome them.
And what sort of person only has a dog when its young and healthy. When you get a dog it becomes part of the family. Would you get rid of a member of your family just because they are getting too old now and they don't look as good as they did when they were younger! That is just pure nasty!
I would report it!
2007-01-02 22:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-29 05:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is definitely neglect and abuse. You should call the police and the humane society to check them out right away. Your uncle (as well as a few people who left responses to your question) seems like a psychopath if he would suggest to you that you should get rid of your dog because he's old. Animals are living creatures, and when someone agrees to take them in, they NEED to take care of them. If they were children they would be taken away.
2007-01-03 08:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Kate12303 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only is this animal abuse, they could be in danger. If they are starving, they may have bloated bellies and not really be fat. Worms could also cause a dog to look fat when in fact they are not. Either of these things can kill the dogs. You can report them anonomously if you don't want your uncle to know it was you. Even if the investigation shows that they are healthy, at least you will feel better.
Neglect is animal abuse too.
2007-01-02 21:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by Virginia S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to report this immediately, and if you cannot, you need to have someone else do it. The only person who should be sent to the pound is your uncle!!!! See how he likes being confined and fed scraps! You are doing the right thing, now call the animal protection agency in the town where he lives, or email them with his address.
2007-01-02 22:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The state usually sees abuse as the eminant danger of the animal's life. By not petting or not enough attention won't get Animal Control there, unless someone Reports Mistreatment. Then they will investigate the situation.....I hope this helps.
2007-01-02 20:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the Humane Society.
2007-01-02 22:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if it's really your uncle's sons' dogs, don't report your uncle. Report his sons. That way, your uncle will still feel the burn 'cause he's the one who still has to deal w/ the authorities in the end.
2007-01-02 20:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by Diamond 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!! i would definitely call someone. it all depends on where you live,as far as who to contact.probably police and animal control.
you could also talk to him an if you have the room see if he would let you take the dogs. more than likely if they are older dogs an sent to the pound they would not get adopted. most family's will adopt puppy's first.
good luck with your decision.
2007-01-02 21:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by lca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report them call the police or the local animal shelter
2007-01-03 16:40:26 · answer #10 · answered by Scooter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋