Should i report to RSPCA?

[chelsea25]

There is this Border Collie who lives opposite us and we can see every day he is left outside in all weathers with no kennel, you can see as he is very young he wants to play we have a border collie and know they need a lot of playful attention but instead he has to amuse himself with rubbish in their garden. He is constantly riffing and looks like he is covered in fleas. Is it just me or is this cruel? xx

[lankeela]

Try the RSPCA but don't be surprised if they won't do anything. You could try your local council Dog Warden, he might be able to have a word with the owners.

The Animal Welfare Bill will hopefully give more power to deal with cases such as this, before they become too much of a problem. It is having its second reading in the House of Lords today.

[historygirl]

Hi, you should report it it - the dog should have access to shelter and fresh water at all times when outdoors. I dont know if what you have mentioned is neglect or not, but they would be able to decide.

[peanut]

I would not hesitate for one second to report it to the rspca. The law says an animal must be provided with proper shelter, food and veterinary care. By the sound of it these obligations are not being fulfilled. REPORT IT. Hell give me the address and i'll do it myself

[electricblue]

The rspca are a waste of time and space,wouldn't waste your time,but any dog should have shelter,food and water available,so you should try the dog warden in first instance!!

[wolf63]

I have to admit that the SSPCA (Scottish version) do a brilliant job with limited resources.

The problem is that there are so few of them and so many wild animals and animals with idiots for owners.

People get pets with no real idea of how to look after them. I have to admit that after my dog died I got a cat, thinking that it was just like a little dog. The are not slow to bite and scratch when annoyed, I found this out the hard way. Things worked out beautifully - took him some time to train me though.

[tinkertontom]

most definately try local dog warden even the police might be of help. good luck

[horselady]

Try the RSPCA but don't be surprised if they do nothing. I had a similar situation a few years ago when the neighbour a couple of doors away would beat their little dog, I rang the RSPCA and was asked if I had actually seen him do it. Of course I hadn't, he was too clever for that, he always put the dog in the shed and then I would hear him shouting and swearing and the poor dog crying. The dog ran off up the road once and the bloke called to me "catch him and give him a kicking, save me doing it" Sorry, bit of a rant there, but because I hadn't actually seen him doing it, the RSPCA refused to intervene.

[Catso]

As others have said, I'm sure it's law that a dog kept outside must have shelter. I would call the RSPCA and ask them.
It's shame how some people treat their dogs; they shouldn't have them if they won't look after them properly. The block next door to us has 3 (big) dogs and keeps them locked up for hours in either the back of his van or a kennel about 3 foot square. They're labradors & a spaniel and the poor things need exercise and attention.

[little coojy]

report them, people like this are the scum of the earth, why get a dog if your not going to care for it properly, animals have feelings too.

[gessoo]

As others have said, you should report your neighbours. The RSPCA will take action if the dog has no shelter.

I agree these people are scum of the earth!

[felinechums]

Report them, to anyone who will listen - RSPCA, Dog Warden, Police, Dogs' Trust, local bully boys - anyone who will help the poor creature. Maybe a local sanctuary could do something? Here, we have a brilliant Animal Sanctuary run by two VERY intimidating ladies who would think nothing of coming out and giving the owner a short sharp lesson in animal care.

If all else fails, find a suitable home at some distance, and take the dog to it.

[WiccanKitten]

Have you triend voicing your concerns to the owners?
My parents had a visit from the RSPCA following a complaint from our neighbour that their dogs were left outside in the rain with no shelter.
Had the neighbour spoken to my parents before acting, he would have realised (as the RSPCA warden did) that the dogs had 24/7 access to the house via a dog-flap, but chose to be outside during the day.

However, if as you say the poor thing is flearidden and distressed, then perhaps it would be better to go straight to the RSPCA. I suppose your neighbour might take more notice if the complaint were to come from someone with authority.
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