Is this considered to be animal neglect/abuse?

Question

I live in Indiana, and our neighbors living behind us have at least two dogs. They're always kept outside in these big cages/kennels. I rarely see anyone outside, and the dogs never get attention from what I can see (they have a privacy fence that we can kind of see over because we're on higher ground level.) I don't know how often they're fed. I feel bad for them because it's cold out, and last night we got a lil snow storm. I hear them whimpering sometimes. I don't know whether I should call the humane society because I don't really know if this is considered neglect. Is this neglect? Should I call the humane society?

Answer 1

If you personally feel the need to yes you can call them as it will make you feel better. Their conditions need to be checked and their health too. Their care sounds poor as I keep my dogs in with me and they get spoilt rotten. Unfortunately though if you do manage to have somebody come out and check them and nothing is done then thats all you can do least you have tried. The law usually states the animal needs food, water and shelter. If it has those then they can't take it but can suggest improvements. Give your local animal shelter place a call and get it checked. It's good you care ignore these people insulting you it's ridiculous. Good luck getting this sorted!

Answer 2

By all means call the humane society. How would they like to be out in the cold and snow in a cage and no way to stay warm. Also with this those poor dogs might need some shots, they might be malnourished. Yes, plz call them. If they find no neglect they will go away, no harm no foul, if they are neglected the dogs will be taken care of. Its the same as child abuse when no one reports it, the child is left in that condition, same holds true for a dog. If no one tries to help them then they continue to suffer.

Answer 3

I would call the humane society, ask about options and maybe even if they would be willing to stop by your neighbors house, you would remain anonymous of course. In ym neighborhood ( I live in Military Housing) tons of people purchase dogs that they have no business owning and the dogs stay outside 20-24 hours a day, they are usually Huskies and Akitas one of the tech's at my vets office will drive around late at night if it's freezing and physically take the dogs to the vet's office where they can be warm. It's really ridiculous, I find it funny that she has all this time on her hands, but I have to agree, it can be really heart wrenching to see things like this.

Also, it's obvious that you can't see the dogs so you have no idea what condition they are in or what breed they are. I don't think your concerns are invalid. They dogs could very well be under nourished. Some breeds can't be in a snow storm. My dog would never be able to survive really cold or really hot temps. Again, I would call the Humane Society, best result they stop by the house and just ask to see the dogs and their living conditions worst result, they say no.

Answer 4

Thats what happens to my mates next door naighboor call them NOW!! Its evil the dog could be starving or dehidrating. Dogs also need exersie or they will get grumpy VERY GRUMPY! The dogs could be ill or they could be freezing they are not living in a safe place! Ring whoever will come and get them the owner is not responserble. If you can try and give they dogs bits of food and water It is mean on them :'(

Answer 5

if they are fed and kept out of the street then they are no threat.....

BUT:



Passive Cruelty (Acts of Omission)

Passive cruelty is typified by cases of neglect, where the crime is a lack of action rather than the action itself - however do not let the terminology fool you. Severe animal neglect can cause incredible pain and suffering to an animal.



Examples of neglect are starvation, dehydration, parasite infestations, allowing a collar to grow into an animal's skin, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and failure to seek veterinary care when an animal needs medical attention.



In many cases of neglect where an investigator feels that the cruelty occurred as a result of ignorance, they may attempt to educate the pet owner and then revisit the situation to check for improvements. In more severe cases however, exigent circumstances may require that the animal is removed from the site immediately and taken in for urgent medical care.



Active Cruelty (Acts of Comission)

Active cruelty implies malicious intent, where a person has deliberately and intentionally caused harm to an animal, and is sometimes referred to as NAI (Non-Accidental Injury). Acts of intentional cruelty are often some of the most disturbing and should be considered signs of serious psychological problems. This type of behavior is often associated with sociopathic behavior and should be taken very seriously.



Animal abuse in violent homes can take many forms and can occur for many reasons. Many times a parent or domestic partner who is abusive may kill, or threaten to kill, the household pets to intimidate family members into sexual abuse, to remain silent about previous or current abuse, or simply to psychologically torture the the victims, flexing their "power".









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Answer 6

I would call Humane Society. Just do it anonymously.



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Answer 7

If they have adequate shelter and food+water the chances of it being abuse/neglect are slim. If you are worried you can call animal control and tell them that you suspect abuse/neglect and they will investigate. Most animal control officers don't mind investigating possible abuse because they are just glad someone cared enough to have it looked into. Good Luck :)

Answer 8

u should call Humane society anonymously. That's good for u as well as those innocent creatures.

That's better than neglecting them. because they might be in need of help. so do as I suggested.

(as u call anonymously, if your guessing go wrong, u'll not get blamed for any reason.

Answer 9

I would call the humane society because leaving a dog in a cage all the time is abuse. The dog needs exercise, and it needs to be able to get out of the weather. If the dogs are whimpering, then they are probably suffering.

Answer 10

It is neglect if they do not have a shelter in the chain link kennel, like a dog house. It is also neglect if they are not fed or if the water freezes. They absolutely must have drinkable water in any state in the country or it is considered neglect.

Answer 11

I my opinion YES!!! Dogs shouldn't live like that. :(

Call and someone will go investigate. They won't say who reported it and if the dogs really are being neglected the humane society can take them and get them into warm safe loving homes inside a house with people who love them.

Answer 12

You can call the SPCA in your region for their definition of what constitutes neglect and then make your decision if you wanted to report or not.



My opinion? I'll never understand why anyone gets a pack animal and then keeps them condemned in the back yard away from the pack....play time in the yard is wonderful, but relegating them their whole life to that? I think it's ignorance-based neglect.

Answer 13

Yes, call the Humane Society NOW. They could be starving to death!!

Answer 14

Are they Red Boston terriers? If they are a breeding pair then they are my dogs parents... anyways, I would just double check with the humane society

Answer 15

Most states have anti-stalking laws, watching your neighbors comings and goings 24/7 may

fall into that category so be careful.



I suggest you stop worrying about your neighbors and what they do with their dogs.



Obiously the dogs are fed and have shelter or they would not have survived this long.



What you described does not fall into abuse or neglect.



ADD: OMG Greek those poor doggies

Answer 16

If there fed have shelter there not abused

I personally would concentrate on my own life and not spying on the neighbours



Edit..You must be spying on them if you rarely see any one outside and the dogs never get attention from what i can see .

How would you know do you watch them 24/7

Answer 17

Oh no.. snow...

No it isn't either, mind your own.