what should I do to help the dog?
2007-12-17 13:52:48 · 14 answers · asked by ocean 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Call your local humane society or aspca and they will come and assess the situation and find out if everything is up to par with the housing and dog. If it's not then they will make the people do so then they will come back and check on the dog again and if everything is not up to par then they will fine them and remove the dog and find it a good home. Good for you for being concerned about the dog cause a lot of people will just ignore it.
2007-12-17 14:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by I am me 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Call your local SPCA, failure to provide shelter for a domestic animal is considered cruelty. Many state SPCA groups provide an anonymous online form to report cruelty. In the meantime, is there any way you can give him something to keep warm? ie - a few old blankets or sweaters? If the owners see it there, they may feel a bit guilty, realizing that their neighbors think they are jerks....but probably not, but at least the dog will have "some" warmth. And I don't recommend "stealing" the dog, charges have been brought on Tammy Grimes for doing so! Even though you'd be doing it out of an act of kindness. If the SPCA doesn't respond to your call fast enough, you can try contacting your local police department for more advice, they are responsible to direct you to the appropriate authority. And the person below me is right, DOCUMENT. Take pictures of the dog, preferably with a camera that has a date! And write down when you called the SPCA.
2007-12-17 14:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by ~Jenn~ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, this might sound horrible, but some dogs wouldn't be bothered by the cold, they'd be bothered by the isolation/loneliness. A friend of mine can't get her husky to come in at night when there's snow on the ground, and a neighbor's malamutes are outside 24/7 from November-March and seem happy and healthy every time I walk by.
Point is, it's not cruelty from the law's perspective if a northern breed is kept outside in cold, even freezing weather (with thawed water and protection from the elements, depending on local law). If it's a boxer or dachshund or something unable to keep warm, definitely call the humane/ASPCA/dog warden.
If it's crying because it's lonely, tell your neighbors the noise bothers you, or if you don't want to do that or they wouldn't care, file a complaint with the police, especially if it's crying at all hours of the night.
Good luck!
2007-12-17 14:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by J. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Humane Society/Animal Control Center.
2007-12-17 13:59:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ren 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Does it do this in the summer too? Before you jump to conclusions, find out what the truth is. Veterinary sources have stated in print that with proper shelter, it is not a health risk for dogs to be outside for extended periods as long As the temperature is not in the single digits (F).
-- Does the dog have shelter?
-- How cold is it?
-- How long is the dog outside?
-- Is it a vocal dog?
If it still looks like the dog is being mistreated, then get a copy of the laws and confront your neighbor in a peaceful, civilized manner. If that fails, THEN call the Sheriff's Office or whoever has "dog control" responsibilities in your area. That is a LAST resort, not the first.
2007-12-17 14:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
This is very important you might save this dogs life. Call the SPCA, Humane society, or the Game Warden and they will solve the problem or even tell your neighbor in those conditions you really could save this dogs life.
2007-12-17 13:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by beagle_owner 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Call the Humane Society, your local dog rescue club in your area, the ASPCA, someone will come and take the dog to a warm place and find it a warm, loving home, they do not tell who called them...if you really care, do the poor dog a favor and call someone
2007-12-17 16:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you probably did the best concern no rely what the administrative of you apt. complicated says. you may take that canine on your place and attempt to locate a extreme-high quality abode (if no longer yours) to stay in. you will have been "demanding" your buddies, yet "demanding" isn't a foul concern. Love and care, ~The canine coach
2016-11-28 02:27:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local humane society
2007-12-17 13:56:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Report them to the Aspca. This is cruelty to animals.
2007-12-18 08:22:12 · answer #10 · answered by Fuzzy Squirrel 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋