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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2007 13:24:28 GMT
Hi all,
A couple of days ago a small dog appeared in the yard next to us. The house is rented, and there's a big workshop at the back, so the yard is really just a strip of concrete, about 1.5 metres long and less than a metre wide. We've looked over the wall after hearing the dog bark, and it looks really unhappy, plus the yard is full of dog poo so it obviously hasn't been taken for walks. Whenever we look over it gets really excited, obviously just glad to see a face. This dog certainly hasn't been ill-treated, in that it seems well fed, but it seems very lonely, plus - from a selfish point of view - we're rather concerned about the accumulation of dog poo. Any suggestions? We don't know the tenants at all ...
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Post by snowowl on Mar 21, 2007 15:46:23 GMT
Well they dont seem very good dog owners if its left outside on its own for long periods.
And as for not not cleaning up after it says to me they are not botherd with it .Give it a few days as you say it doesnt look mistreated but if it is left all the time outside i would report it only if it starts to look like no one is bothering with it.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 21, 2007 21:19:13 GMT
Why not make "friends" with your neighbours and offer to take the dog for a walk - you will be able to tell from the way they are with the dog if they are ill treating it - not every day maybe once a week - just an idea as I dont know how much free time you have  Dog poo left will attract flies and yuk not nice for the dog either |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2007 14:36:46 GMT
Thanks to both of you ... my partner did offer to take the dog for a walk, but didn't get very far due to language problems (neighbours are Polish with very little English) ... at this point I'm selfishly worried about the accumulation of dog poo; when we moved in here we had a serious rat problem in the back due to our predecessors' filth (accumulation of rubbish bags and heaven knows what else), and I don't want a repetition. It's also so sad because it's such a friendly little dog and really wants company ... cheers ...
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 22, 2007 15:30:52 GMT
If I was you I'd ring the local RSPCA. No animal should be kept in those conditions and I'm sure they'd like to know about it!
S x
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Post by madonplants on Mar 22, 2007 17:17:58 GMT
I agree with Susie here, I think the RSPCA would like to know about this, as long as you can deal with any repercussions with the neighbours, in case they resent the intrusion. Sad case of affairs nowadays, but surely the dog and your welfare are more important. Maybe first though, is it worth (somehow, due to language barrier) a quiet word in their ear about the situation. they may not realise what they are doing is wrong. My wife goes to Poland on business occasionally and she says they are very friendly people, so if you can break the language barrier, things may improve without turning official.
Keith
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 22, 2007 17:56:22 GMT
I agree with what your saying Keith but don't you think that even so, they would know that that was no way to keep an animal?
S x
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Post by madonplants on Mar 22, 2007 22:16:13 GMT
I agree with what your saying Keith but don't you think that even so, they would know that that was no way to keep an animal? S x You would hope so, but if they are from abroad, maybe they haven't the education that we have had. If they don't speak much English, might mean they are from the poorer side of Poland, where hygeine may not be a priority. Weird, I know! Still not right in any way, but it is education that is needed. Whether that is from a good neighbour (like CC) or an official RSPCA officer, well that is upto CC. I stopped watching that programme on BBC1 that was about neglected animals and some of the stories were really heart wrenching. They were British people mostly as well, so no excuse. Let's just hope in this case, it is lack of education and not just idiots (being lazy) who should know better. Keith |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 22, 2007 22:47:29 GMT
Hey Keith, if you stopped watching the programme, having understood and being upset by it, then what hope do any of the animals have  . None of them can speak for themselves so it's up to us to do it for them.......don't you think  S xx |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 22, 2007 22:59:17 GMT
I think that is what I am saying isn't it!!
Keith
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 22, 2007 23:04:22 GMT
Errrmm yup Keith............sorry  S x |
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 22, 2007 23:20:38 GMT
I can't read about animals being hurt or neglected etc, I get really upset. I cry when I see road kill.
I'd have a word with them about the poo, learn a little polish to help break the ice. Then get to know them a little first and then mention about the poo and ask if they wouldn't mind cleaning it up more often as the smell will be unbearable in the summer, it's unhygienic and unfair on the dog.
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Post by madonplants on Mar 22, 2007 23:50:32 GMT
Errrmm yup Keith............sorry S x That's OK, Susie. When I went on my animal courses with the RSPB and RSPCA, as a ~14 year old, I saw animals brought in to their centres, I would hope never to see in that state again. In case Lottie reads this I will not go any further! ;D It is education. My kids are taught to try and catch the spider that is upsetting mummy and put it outside. Whether that is crawl to an 'indoor' spider being put outside, I don't know, but surely it is better than being dead!! Good point April, about trying to learn some Polish!! They may turn out to be the best neighbours CC could have! Keith |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 23, 2007 7:49:35 GMT
I cant read about animals in distress any more; I know it goes on and I do my best giving to certain animal charities and I have taken birds to an animal hospital close to me when they have been hit by cars - I keep a box and rug in the car for this reason plus a CD of bird song to calm them I stopped taking the Daily Mail as it featured many times each week dreadful full page stories of animal torture - it affects me all day and makes me feel quite ill They are brave people who watch these programmes and can read the articles - I applaud them sadly I havent the bottle  |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 23, 2007 10:11:33 GMT
I cant read about animals in distress any more; I know it goes on and I do my best giving to certain animal charities and I have taken birds to an animal hospital close to me when they have been hit by cars - I keep a box and rug in the car for this reason plus a CD of bird song to calm themI stopped taking the Daily Mail as it featured many times each week dreadful full page stories of animal torture - it affects me all day and makes me feel quite ill They are brave people who watch these programmes and can read the articles - I applaud them sadly I havent the bottle Wow, that is great! I will help out wildlife on the roads. I remember a few months ago, I found a pigeon on the side of the road and on driving back to find it it had ventured to the middle and how a truck missed it, I don't know. I stopped, checked it over and made sure it could fly again before I drove off. I think it had had a close call with another vehicle and was in shock, but when it eventually flew into a tree, it sort of sang to me!! Was it saying thank you, or get lost, I could have done that on my own accord!! ;D I was later going where I was going, but I felt good in myself. I did get strange looks from people as I am sure they were thinking it is just a pigeon, but I would and have done that that to any bird or animal that was in distress. Keith |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 23, 2007 20:52:51 GMT
Well done Keith - you deserve a little star sticker for saving a life  I love pigeons and the coo coo they make - a lovely sound each morning in my garden but some people dont like them at all I've taken two birds to this hospital now; one a baby magpie that was being attacked by cats and fallen from tree in my garden and a baby blackbird who had also fallen from tree and cudnt fly that I found on a pavement Many people just walked past it - they did not want to get involved Both survived  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2007 12:42:35 GMT
Thanks to all of you. The problem seems to have resolved itself: haven't seen or heard the pooch for a couple of days; they must have just been looking after it for a while. We talked about contacting the DSPCA, but were concerned that any kind of official intervention could impact on the couple, since we don't know what their status is (employment, insurance etc.) ... a lot of foreigners are very nervous about authority here, and sometimes with good reason. But if the situation had gone on we probably would have had no choice ... cheers ...
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. None of them can speak for themselves so it's up to us to do it for them.......don't you think 
