Neighbor's dog question

[CloneIce]

Will the cops actually do anything about someone with a dog in a kennel on their porch? Don't know if that actually constitues a crime, just very poor pet ownership.

[synapticwave]

Perhaps you could introduce yourself to your neighbor, welcome them to the neighborhood, and get to know them before assuming they are horrible people that treat their dog like this all the time. It's possible that they are looking for someone to help dog sit or would be thrilled if you were able to take the dog with you on your walks with your wife. Or, they could be horrible pet owners. The point is, you have very little information and just calling them in to animal control seems a bit premature. I always think its much better to at least find out what a person's situation is and find out if there's an easy solution that maybe I can even help with before turning someone in based on passive observations. you never know, you could end up with a great friend and neighbor who may just be a cyclone fan.

[cyeah]

If you like the tires on your car I would find out more info before I just knee jerked called the law.

If you and your wife check at about the same time every day it could be the dog's routine. Is the crate too small for the animal? Is it clean? Does the dog have access to water while in it? If so then there may be zero issues with what they are doing - especially from an animal cruelty standpoint.

I would advise you to find out more information before butting in to where you may not belong.

[wgleason]

Pretty simple really, stop by to welcome them to the neighorhood. In the discussion, find out if they are husker or hawkeye fans, if so turn them in immediately. Perhaps even include they might be part of dog fighting ring out of Mexico.

[cyinne]

Maybe it was just the situation last night that I was furious at the new neighbor for leaving the dog in the kennel during the storm, but before we bed time last night I was telling my wife that maybe there is a situation that we don't know about. Maybe they don't have internet/tv hooked up yet and didn't know what the weather was suppose to be like... the list could go on and on. The point is that we don't know them or their situation, so I guess I am willing to let this one slide by and not call animal control. I am planning on at least writing them a note and leaving it in their mail box since they are never home when I am.

For the question to what breed of dog it is- I don't know, I've never seen it. All I know is that its not that big- probably less than 30-35 lbs....

[oldman]

The cops won't tell them who reported, as a matter of course.

[ThatllDoCy]

There are responsible ways of having an outdoor dog. Proper Doghouse or kennel with water, shelter and temperature control. Locking your dog in a kennel on the porch is neglect. Who knows what the situation is, but I would call animal control. I would never do that to my dogs.

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InterLinc: Animal Control: Frequently Asked Questions

Definition of Cruelty from the Lincoln NE Animal Control.

Pet owners must provide proper food, water, and adequate shelter for animals at all times. The animal must be fed at least once every twenty-four (24) hours and have clean, fresh, drinkable water available at all times. Shelter must be a structure that is adequate to provide protection from the weather, keep the animal dry, and well maintained. The size of the shelter must be in proportion to the size of the animal. Inflicting inhumane pain or suffering or failing to provide veterinary care also constitutes cruelty. Violations should be reported by calling Animal Control at 441-7900.

At the very least call them and let them determine if there is something wrong. From your description of the shelter it doesn't sound like the dog has a large enough kennel or protection from the weather.

This is a no brainer. Call and let the people who are trained in this kind of thing make the determination.

[CyLoboClone]

There are three things you can do: shave glass and feed it to the dog... Call the police and like others said, let them deal with it or... Talk to your new neighbors, express your feelings that the dog has needs that are unfulfilled. If the latter two don't work, kill the ******* dog yourself.

[BKLYNCyclone]

There are three things you can do: shave glass and feed it to the dog... Call the police and like others said, let them deal with it or... Talk to your new neighbors, express your feelings that the dog has needs that are unfulfilled. If the latter two don't work, kill the ******* dog yourself.

That was constructive... Hope you're staying in NM.

[BigBake]

You first need to decide how long dog is left in kennel. Seems pointless to call and say a dog in locked in a kennel. They'll just ask right off the bat "well how long has it been in there."

I also don't think that stretch of weather is considered bad. Windy rainy and 60?

[Cyclonepride]

I would watch the situation for a week or so to get an idea of how long the dog is actually there. Some dogs like to be in a kennel (or react adversely outside of it) when their owners are away. It provides a sense of security for them. The weather is the key though. It's possible that Fido spends his days in the kennel inside when there's inclement weather, because he tears **** up when he's loose.

I don't do that with my dogs, but there's nothing patently cruel about the practice. Find out more about it.