The family next door have their Chihuahua tied up under a tree and left.. I dont see anyone around.. ?

Question

and it just cries and barks all day and night long.. Do I need to call cops to report this?

Answer 1

If they aren't back by the next day, you should go over there and see how he's doing. If he seems like he is not taken care of by anybody, you might want to take him to your house and leave a note for the neighbors to tell them that you have him. Or, you could fill up some food and water for him.

Answer 2

how long have they been gone? i would call the Cops if I were you, or Animal control or something.  Poor dog!

Answer 3

Yes you do. Call their non emergency number if you can't find the number of your local animal control and then go get the poor animal some food and water.  

Answer 4

if they feed it and groom it, it should be fine but if they don't then call the SPCA

Answer 5

YES..............do call!!   He is being neglected.  He needs water, food, and attention.  

Please call asap.  Thank you for caring.  Poor thing may be dying of thirst and hunger.......that may be the reason he is barking so much.   Call Animal Control asap, also.

Answer 6

It depends on the laws where you live.  Where I live, it is illegal to chain a dog.

Answer 7

hiya i dispise animal cruelty soz about the spelling lol

i would call the RSPCA right now this second is the dog skinny if so give it some scraps if you can but please please call the RSPCA now before its too late i hope it is saved in time

i hope this helps you

Answer 8

Please feed the dog and give him some water. This is animal cruelty. Then call the shelter or animal control. In some counties, this is illegal. If it is not illegal where you live, then please do the right thing and pester the people at all the animal shelters in your area until something is done.

A small dog can die from dehydration in a very short time. Please get some water for the dog soon, whatever else you do.  

Answer 9

Try calling the Humane Society , to come and check on the dog, or Animal control to come and check on the dog. It is not a matter for the cops. I have to see any animal tied up,  Check and make sure the dog .has water and food, I am sure the neighbors wouldn't mind your concern.  

Answer 10

This depends on a lot of things. A big thing is where you are located at because laws are differant in each state. Animal control officers cant legally do anything if a dog has proper shelter, food and water. If it doesnt have these things, as long as they dont feel it is in significant danger of dying, (like it looks sick or skinny ect.) they will feed and water it and leave a notice on the door and expect the owners to contact them. If they do not,they will take the dog after 24-72 hours.

About the non-stop barking, there are law ordinances on noises, esp. at night so they can possibly get a fine out of it but this will come after at least 1 or 2 warnings from local cops.

Good Luck!

Answer 11

i would. but i would also take him in if i could. i am bad about that.  

Answer 12

call a  animal shelter and talk to them they will help you

Answer 13

cops won't do a thing if you feed it or water it.

so take away the food and water and call the cops. The will come back and check on hiom in 48 hrs maybe and if no food and water then they may take it.

Or take it and find a good home. Clearly they could careless about such a small helpless dog.

I know I would and have taken a pet that was abused and negliected and the people could have cared less.

In my younger years I even tooka pup away from a group of about 20 h***s Angels..I was lucky they just laughed at me as I took the pup from this guy that was kicken it. Long story..but I got the dog!

Answer 14

Please give that poor sweet little baby some food & water. Check to see if anyone is at home. If they moved and abandoned the little dog , you can call the authorities if they can find them or you could just ask the authorities if you can claim it for yourself if you can and give it a good and loving home. Or find another home for it, if you can't keep it. But please do take action.

Answer 15

If the dog doesnt have any access to food, water and shelter then the family are liable for neglegence.

If it doesnt have any access to food and water in particular you should call the RSPCA/ASPCA- whatever it is in your country and report it immediately. You should talk to them about feeding/watering BEFORE you do it, otherwise it will look like the owners have provided it with the basics.

You can also issue a noise complaint with the council, and start up a diary of how often the dog barks- encourage your neighbours to do this also, and the council will have to act

Answer 16

The tree is tycincally providing shelter. Not adaquet but if the weather is nice and it has water, then there's not much AC will do about it.

Answer 17

poor dog....first give the dog some food and water then call the police that is cruelty to the poor dog.  

Answer 18

Yes! And give the dog some food and water.

Answer 19

I would definitely call the Humane Society, SPCA or a local animal shelter.   If they aren't the correct people to call, they will be able to direct you to the appropriate place.  I suggest making your call anonymously, though, unless you feel comfortable with your neighbors knowing it's you who reported it.  Even if it's fed, it's still abuse to just leave it like that all day and night.  

Answer 20

yes call the cops and animal control.

If the dog is out there with no food, shelter or water, its neglect!

If the dog is barking all nite, then they are most likely violating some kind of noice ordinance/ disturbance of the peace laws.

Answer 21

Absolutely! Call the Police, Animal Control, or The Humane Society. Dogs in general, should not be tied up to anything outside and left there. Chihuahuas and small breed dogs are in extra danger, because they are indoor dogs. They are also exposed to predators like Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Owls, that can very easily swoop down and take off with them. It has happened! This poor dog, needs help and right now, you are the only one who can help it. Please for it's sake, call someone and get it out of there. I can't these people can do something so cruel! That poor dog needs to be picked up and adopted out to a new home, that will love it and take proper care of it. Poor baby!!!! If there is no one over there, can you please go get the poor dog, and give it some shelter, water and food? Poor baby is probably scared to death, out there tied up and all alone! Thank You for caring enough, to do something about it! Someone has to  speak for it, especially since it can't speak for itself!

Answer 22

have you approached your neighbor - maybe ask why they have their dog tied up all day/night?  If the neighbor is not approachable or not home, call ASPCA, animal control, or local animal shelter right away.  If you don't see water near the dog, try giving it some as he may be dehydrated.

Dogs (especially small breeds) should not be left out all day/night as it's cruel and the heat or cold can kill it or depending on where you live it can be injured or killed by a wild animal.

Please get him help right away!

Answer 23

call ur local animal shelter cops and report them the situation and maby they will take actionn..

Answer 24

Yes. Call them now, and go and give the animals food, water, and if you can, a cooling source.

I'm not sure where you live, but here the temperature is topping 95 degrees. No dog can survive very long in heat like that.