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My neighbors dog gets out constantly. I brought her in so she wouldn't get run over.
When i first talked to my neighbor she said i should just pick her up and put her back in the yard with her other 2 dogs. I tried the first day and she yelped like i hurt her. I brought her into my home to calm her down, picked her up and put her in her yard. Next day she was out again and i confronted her and she ran up with wagging tail til she got close. Her tail was between her legs and she looked scared but wanted to be close. She ran right into my house when i opened the door. She's been in my home ever since with small signs of being scared. I don't know if she has been abused but i want to give her to her owners but am scared it's a bad idea. i've been told i should talk to a legal rep and have them take her from the owners. What should i do? how can i tell for sure if she ahs been abused, physically or mentally?
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on Apr 3rd 2009
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How is the dog getting out. Check your local leash laws, you may need to make an official complaint to law enforcement about the dog getting out. This may be enough for the owners to keep her contained.
If you are concerned for the dog's safety, talk to the neighbors and ask them if she is for adoption or if they need to find her a home, because you would be happy to help them if they are.
At least if you make a legal complaint then you know you are doing what you can to keep the dog safe from being hit by a car.
Max (aka Sebastian) answered on Apr 4th.
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How long have you had her? Have your neighbors asked for her back or do they not even notice? You could call your local SPCA if you wanted to ask about putting her up for adoption but since she legally belongs to the neighbors they might have to sign a waiver saying they release her. Do you want to keep her? This question is pretty broad but I am definitely glad you rescued her from the street, I would do the same thing if my neighbors were morons haha
Zissou
answered on 4/4/09.
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For me I can not keep someone else's dog unless they want to sign her over to me.
I mean they are not being responsible and what happens when they have another dog that escapes all the time.
I mean the dog needs more than the real owners it seems they don't care or have the time. But, they should also be held accountable too. The best thing to do is report them even though they are going to be angry in some states it can be anomous. But, since you have their dog it will be easy to figure out. You are very responsible and brave to take this issue on. good luck with it.
Bridget aka Bad Pants
answered on 4/4/09.
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