greenmtnramble

greenmtnramble t1_j6ck9g5 wrote

Reply to Who to call about neighbors leaving dog outside by MortaLPortaL

Pie in the sky positive assumptions approach:

Did you knock and ask? Its understandable if you havent yet or feel a bit intimidated about the prospect, but it seems the logical first step. Maybe, in spite of how stupid this may sound, they genuinely didn't realize the nuisance they are causing and they can rectify the situation without getting authorities involved.

And now what is probably the shitty reality of how it needs to be handled:

Call the police and file a complaint with them. They may be aware of the situation and take action. I've literally had the same thing happen in vergennes. Called animal control multiple times -nothing, called local police once - they came, checked on the welfare of the animals, and came back and spoke with the owners when they were home and told us to call immediately if it happened again.

Chances are you probably aren't the only person to have experienced, or said something about, your neighbors dogs. People who treat animals shitty tend to treat people shitty, and do other shitty things that the police may already be aware of.

Good luck.

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