Have I gone off the deep end?

Ok one of my neighbors has it in for me and I've had enough.

Lets start way back about a year ago... It was a nice spring day and I was down my moms - put the dog out on the run to do her business. I was gone MAYBE 30 minutes. It was about 60-70 out at the time.

Had a message on my answering machine - "this is the xxx police department, please call us back regarding your dog". I'm like WTF. So I call back and someone reported my dog being outside for over 24 hours without a dog house and barking like mad. :wtf: She was out at this point about 1/2 hr. Told the cop that was a bunch of crap and I have other neighbor witnesses that said the same thing that I did. He was none too happy.

Now.. TODAY.

After I got everyone out and about I put the dog out on the run for no more than 20 min. She was having a good ol time out there and I was watching her to let me know when she wanted in. So I brought her in about 20 min after she did her duty (about 9-930ish). Around 2-3 this afternoon, a woman from the humane society comes knocking on my door. Said that one of my neighbors called them because my dog was out since 730 am and no dog house. 1.) I dont have a dog house because the dog isnt out there long enough for one - just to do her business. Luckily I had my construction people here all day and they even disputed that. So she quite pissed that she was out on another false call. She even played with my dog and said theres nothing wrong with this dog at all.. NO SHIT. If my dog was out that long she would've had 1.) frost bite 2.) probably be dead from freezing and 3.) her pads would've shown it.

I'm going to be going to my magistrates office because this is becoming harassing IMO. I could understand if what they reported was TRUE, but its been nothing but unfounded lies. I have a feeling its the guy behind me because me and my other neighbor called the cops on him quite a few times for sitting outside our houses revving his POS bike for 45 min every morning waking the entire neighborhood up.

The humane officer put it in the records (just like the police dept) that someones been calling in false reports about my dog.

Am I wrong for going after harassment? Its getting embarrassing having the cops show then the humane officer show. I'm fed up.

police spent "investigating" this when they could have been out on a real problem..not to mention the humane society. Can the police trace the call? Can you call them and let them no (perhaps file a report) about the humane society call? Perhaps they can ad it to the report they have on file. :hug: That's awful.

I'm sure there were more pressing cases for the police to attend to. Even the humane society - she told me this was her 4th call that wasnt anything.

I did call the police dept and spoke with someone from there and he told me to keep records and when I go to the magistrate (have to do it within 30 days) they'll get the info. BUT - only IF they gave their information. Last time they didnt give it to the police.

I may not have a case since I[m only 99% sure.. not 100% sure of who it is. :(

You've been lucky that you've had witnesses to show that the claims were false - if you hadn't, it would have been your word against your neighbors and it might have been a difficult situation. At the very least, this would put you officially on record as having a problem with this person so if there were future claims, that record would be there (as well as the two previous false reports).

It's a shitty situation, though - I hate neighbor problems. It's never comfortable to be on the outs with one of your neighbors.

were here or I'd be in deep shit right now. Even my cats would've been taken off of me :scared: :(

At least you have the police and the humane society informed on what's going on. And if the troublemaker calls them again, they may be able to trace the call and deal with it themselves.

Two false calls may be irritating, but I don't think it would be considered harassment unless it goes on for a while. Decide if it's worth the trouble to follow up... but it might be best to just let it go.

Like I'm doing something wrong. The humane officer told me to just put a dog house outside and even if they do call they cant do shit since there is a dog house. Dog wont use it - shes not out long enough - so its a waste of money IMO. She seen the dog isnt mistreated, starving, or neglected. The dog is a nutcase who needs to run to burn off energy but NOOOO I cant even let her do that because of a jackass spiteful neighbor.

Keep doing what you have been doing. Be sure to keep records of who has contacted you, and when the calls occurred. But don't go changing what you do, or even worry about letting the dog out.

Dogs need exercise. You should not be afraid or reluctant to let your dog outside for 1/2 hour.

show up for NO REASON. They're the ones who let their dog run w/o a lead all over everyones yard and craps. I will be putting my dog out for her poo tomorrow morning and if they want to call the cops again they can. I dont think they realize they know I already have the upper hand in this.

But it's well worth it on the other if it helps you avoid a potentially disastrous situation.

When I was a kid, we had horses. We had a 20 acre pasture with a lot of wooded area in it and we didn't worry too much about putting up a barn right off because the horses simply sheltered under the trees. We had a garage with an attached shed that we could put them in if the weather was really inclement or if one of them had an injury or something and needed to be confined.

Nevertheless, someone reported us to animal control because the horses had no shelter and we were told we had to build one or risk losing them. I don't really blame whoever called for anything - they were concerned about our horses welfare. But we dutifully put up a lean-to shed and that was the end of it. However, in the fifteen years we lived there, the horses never once set foot into it. That was okay - our butts were covered.

You may want to cover yours.

infact, probably will wrap her lead around it and get all tangled. Give them another reason to call the cops - "poor dog has been tangled in his dog house for the past 3 days without food and water" ugh.. I could just imagine it.

evidence of mistreatment? That makes no sense. ??? It is sad that people can bother you based only on hearsay.

Its my word against theirs.. and if I didnt have the evidence to disprove the callers claim, I'm at fault. Yes.. as screwed up as that is..

Works everytime.

I'd be all over hunting for dog mines in my yard. They're lucky I'm not a spiteful person to start calling and turning them in for STUPID things.

First off, you could have your dog taken away and possibly face animal neglect charges. Second of all, this is totally inconvenient for you and the authorities who have other crap to do. x(

Has mental problems.

:D

No, go get the dumb bastard.

has too much time on their hands.

Luckily for you, the humane society is well acquainted with people like your neighbor and they don't take kindly to being used to harrass good people like yourself.

Fortunately for you, while the events are inconvenient, it's nice to know your local officials are on the job and are kind and compassionate, and understanding. We can all appreciate that.

My advice is this: Life is too short. You've met your local officials, and possibly, you may meet them again when your crazy neighbor calls again. Greet them with a smile and cup of coffee, and the knowledge that they really care about your pet's welfare. Until that time comes, forget about your crazy neighbor. You sound like a great critter parent, and bless your heart for it. It's your neighbor who has the problem, not you... so let them worry themselves to pieces, and just put them out of your mind. Thinking of your crazy neighbor isn't worth your time, and taking any action against them just isn't worth it. Life is too wonderful and short to worry about the petty things...

:)

The humane society and local officials know that your neighbor is a kook. Keep on doin' what you're doin'.

Can't add anything to that. :D


Good luck, purr!