Dilemma! Gypsies, Dogs, Neighbours and moral fibre!

[shelaghmk3gti]

these dogs are very very hard work to keep being locked up with send it insane.. quite literally.
 you have a moral duty to report the matter.. no one need know where the complaint came from  and as for the damage caused.. they have a duty to repair it/ cough up funding to enable you to do so.
at the end of the day even tho pack animals.. this dog cant look after itself and while its not the same thing.. im sure youd be on the case if there was a friend of yours who's kid was constantly shabby in a dirty nappy  ..if you could take care of him/her then why not offer to take it off there hands.. do your research first though.. the dog will possibly need retraining.
does the dog make a lot of noise whilst hes outside? if so maybe a call to the council to complain would start the ball rolling
 im not naive enough to think that every dog in the world brings the same excitement when they get older as they did when they were cute and fluffy.. but it in no way deserves this
 and not everyone is an animal lover.. for some chucking a few scraps is perfectly ok,,,while others would spend silly money on salmon and the best.. NO dont look at me!! lol
 c'mon make a difference.. make the dog smile

[shelaghmk3gti]

c: give her an ultimatum with 2 weeks to get rid or i'll report her

Give them a chance.

If all else fails, option e: Andywash...

 dog would starve and dehydrate in less than that time.. never mind lung worm etc etc

[Roverdose]

Tough one! Dpn't want to upset the family, but need the best for the animal.

Have you gauged what your other half thinks of how it is being kept? If it's her sister she may have better inroads than yourself and that way you get to stay out of the drama?

Other half thinks the same as me, not worried about the family their certainly not going to be a problem. I've said to her time and again, but it's rare that i ever see the dog. I did'nt realise how bad it was! She never walks it and doesn't particularly care either!

Is the dog new? Or has it been living like this for a while?  Bare in mind its a Husky, and what's needed to look after the breed.

I know it's family, but I would take some discreet pictures of its condition, surroundings and then "have a word".

No disrespect, but they may simply not know how to keep a dog, and need some lessons.  Especially for a Husky.

Failing that - and if they tell you to mind your own business -  then RSPCA all the way.  That's when the pictures come in, as they'll will have evidence to immediately remove the dog.

I own 2 English Springer Spaniels.

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No she's had it nearly a year. gorgeous animal and really good natured. I'd have it myself but i know it's too much effort with work, kids, car etc.

these dogs are very very hard work to keep being locked up with send it insane.. quite literally.
 you have a moral duty to report the matter.. no one need know where the complaint came from  and as for the damage caused.. they have a duty to repair it/ cough up funding to enable you to do so.
at the end of the day even tho pack animals.. this dog cant look after itself and while its not the same thing.. im sure youd be on the case if there was a friend of yours who's kid was constantly shabby in a dirty nappy  ..if you could take care of him/her then why not offer to take it off there hands.. do your research first though.. the dog will possibly need retraining.
does the dog make a lot of noise whilst hes outside? if so maybe a call to the council to complain would start the ball rolling
 im not naive enough to think that every dog in the world brings the same excitement when they get older as they did when they were cute and fluffy.. but it in no way deserves this
 and not everyone is an animal lover.. for some chucking a few scraps is perfectly ok,,,while others would spend silly money on salmon and the best.. NO dont look at me!! lol
 c'mon make a difference.. make the dog smile

either way it's getting reported. is that a sharpe x german sheppard in your sig?


cheers for all the advise, im gonna give her the ultimatum and 2 weeks, cant be more reasonable 

[shelaghmk3gti]

well be sure and watch the dog in that time.. no hes a shar-pei pedigree ( unmorphed)
 i dont envy you but hope he comes to a caring home such as yours xx

[kittie]

Definitely report it and also gather as much evidence as you can photos, videos, log of what's gone on etc if at all possible. The RSPCA need evidence that the dog doesn't have adequate access to food, water, shelter etc to do anything. Unfortunately they can only seriously act if the basic laws surrounding care are broken (e.g. physical abuse, no water etc) rather than if the dog isn't kept in what most people would consider acceptable conditions.

What they can do is visit and try and educate them or maybe get them to sign the dog over voluntarily.

If you don't get anywhere maybe the dog could 'chew through the fence' and 'escape'.

[shelaghmk3gti]

together i think me and kitty assume the dog has no food readily available??
gypsies are well known for immaculate morals ..( of course there are exceptions) i think this is a simple case of not understanding rather than lack of due care.. cant belive my whole family are in my lounge talking about this...
 take youre time. think..i mean about you taking it on not about reporting it.. gotta be done love..they are not highly desirable dogs with bad habits.. so be cautious xxx

[Gavv8]

As a dog owner i would say shop her to the authorities straight away.

[shelaghmk3gti]

As a dog owner i would say shop her to the authorities straight away, she's a pikey so won't give a toss.
The sooner the so called 'gypsy' community get of our tv screens and back in their wheeled rabbit hutches the better....

thats rascist!!!!!!!!

[Gavv8]

As a dog owner i would say shop her to the authorities straight away, she's a pikey so won't give a toss.
The sooner the so called 'gypsy' community get of our tv screens and back in their wheeled rabbit hutches the better....

thats rascist!!!!!!!!

If it is then i apologise, i thought it was just an opinion.

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[shelaghmk3gti]

there is not a need in this world to try to degrade someone... sure i wont speak to YOU again!!