Re: Chained up Dog

Hi again Angelblue

Just having read your other posts about it killing you ... well, I have been thinking about this since my last post to you, and I have gone through all the free willy scenarios too ... and I know it's not really applicable here.

I don't believe in fighting war with war. This is not being right and them wrong ... it's about gently educating your neighbours about animal welfare.

I know that a peaceful and open attitude to your neighbours and an acceptance of who they are right now (although they act against your and my beliefs about animal welfare) is a better way forward ... this leaves for open communication that can make changes for the dog.

In the UK, it would be simple, I'd phone animal welfare and they'd be round pretty quick. I would probably hold onto the dog until they could find it a new home (since I already have a dog who loves othr dogs)In the UK, there are court orders in place banning certain people from ever keeping dogs. People can even get jailed for animal cruelty.

In this case, I think it's more of a matter of ignorance. Your neighbours have no understanding of how it feels for the dog, they have no compassion, because the dog is not seen as something lovable but something that they use for their own purposes.

I mean, if they knew in their hearts of a better way, they would do it. I believe that people are good, it's just ignorance that keeps them from making the right changes.

Perhaps you can tell them that dogs that are well and loved make much better security guards because of their loyalty to the family .. that it's become obvious that this particular dog is suffering, that there may be a better way if they do insist on having the dog chained all days.

What about moving the dog house where he is chained nearer to your side of the fence? Is there a way you could make a small door/gate to connect with your neightbours fence, so that when you have the opportunity, you could just go in and pet the dog, untangle the chain ... add the apple cider vinegar to the water bowl? Perhaps you could tell the neighbour that you'll be extra vigilant and keep and eye on the house when they're out/away.

So, they get home at night .... Ask of you can take this dog out for a walk when they get home ... the dog would love that I'm sure.

Also, keep an eye out for cheap security systems on the internet, or even second hand ones ...

In this case, I think creative and cooperative solutions are worth trying, and if you approach the neighbours with the right attitude (it sounds like you have a great one!), then any move towards a more humane treatment of the dog is a positive step forward.

Thank you so much for caring. Stay centred in the knowing that there is a solution to every problem if met with peace.

Love
Maya