Dougiefresh 0 #1 June 3, 2004 So I realized yesterday that my neighbor kicks his dogs. As a dog lover and owner myself, I'm sorely tempted to just call the police on his ass. And he's kind of a meathead, so I doubt saying something to him would do any good. Ideas? My doggy is on the right, her name is Sylvia. How could you hurt something so CUTE?!?! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 June 3, 2004 Please, please, please make that call. If something were to happen to the dog, and you hadn't reported it, how would you feel? I have three dogs and I've rescued them all from very bad situations.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #3 June 3, 2004 Dougiefresh, Take the high road on this one. I envision something involving a pellet gun, ski mask, and duct tape. Being a fellow Wisconsinite, I am willing to help. - topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #5 June 3, 2004 Definitely call and tell them you suspect abuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #6 June 3, 2004 From ASPCA's site... http://www.aspca.org/site/FrameSet?style=Animal Quote1. Citizens Humane Society P.O. Box 335 Milltown, WI 54858 (715) 825 3680 [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Countryside Humane Society, Inc. http://www.countrysidehumanesociety.org/ 2706 Chicory Rd. Racine, WI 53403 -4011 (262) 554 6699 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Dane County Humane Society http://www.giveshelter.org/ 5132 Voges Rd. Madison, WI 53718 (608) 838 0413 [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Eastern Wisconsin SPCA http://www.ewspca.com P.O. Box 143 Plymouth, WI 53073 - (920) 893-5444 [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Eau Claire County Humane Association http://www.webteam.net/eccha/ 3800 Old Town Hall Rd. EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701 (715) 839 4747 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Orphaned Kanines 1922 Kremer Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 681 1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 June 3, 2004 callLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #8 June 3, 2004 my neighbob once mased my dog for barking at him. I was so pissed, me and him had "words" oh yeah make the call if you see it, if you could get it on video it would be even better-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #9 June 3, 2004 Make the call. You owe it to those unfortunate dogs. -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #10 June 3, 2004 CALL.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #11 June 3, 2004 Yeah, I'm gonna call. And invest in a camera, that's a great idea. Hoist him by his own petard, or whatever the expression is. Thanks for the help guys.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #12 June 3, 2004 As Mason Williams put it: How 'bout them dog kickers, ain't they crumbs? Kickin' them doggies in their buns. Kickin' them Afghans. Kickin' them mutts. Kickin' them puppies poor little butts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zilla 0 #13 June 3, 2004 Definately call someone! I think you might get a better response from one of the animal organziations (such as your local SPCA group). My parents rescued a beautiful Husky from a very abusive owner a few years back. My mom saw the husky w/ the abusive owner in the Vet's office. She called SPCA, got an animal abuse investigator involved and the abusive owner's life was made into a living hell - not to mention they got the huskey, a rotweiller, and six puppies out of there! (They kept the huskey and SPCA found a home for the Rotweiller and the 6 puppies). I've found that the animal organizations are more likely to pursue charges in court on animal abuse, than the local police or sheriff's office. I hope it works out for you and I always admire a fellow dog lover who looks out for other dogs, even if they're not you're own. Good luck!!~~Zilla Keep up the good work!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raggdoll 0 #14 June 3, 2004 QuoteI've found that the animal organizations are more likely to pursue charges in court on animal abuse, than the local police or sheriff's office. This would be my suggestion, too. The police won't necessarily be able/willing to work on this as dilligently as an animal organization can. An organization, on the other hand, is better equipped legally and manpower wise to make sure -something- is done, and every case I've ever heard of reported has always been investigated. I could live to be a thousand and I'd still never understand why someone could be cruel to a defenseless animal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #15 June 3, 2004 Call made. Animal control officer will come over tonight and "talk to him". Hopefully she'll pack the brass knuckles. She said that she can't ticket him or press charges unless the damage is visibly obvious, which of course it won't be. I almost hope his place is a shithole, so that she can walk in and just see that animals shouldn't be there. I'm actually trembling, this sort of stuff just wrecks me. My god, I can jump but I can't confront an asshole? What the hell is wrong with me? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #16 June 3, 2004 Quote Dougiefresh, Take the high road on this one. I envision something involving a pellet gun, ski mask, and duct tape. Being a fellow Wisconsinite, I am willing to help. - topher Make the call... PS. GAH whats with all the wisconsin jumpers who goto SDC when there is a perfectly good DZ here ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #17 June 3, 2004 QuoteI'm actually trembling, this sort of stuff just wrecks me. My god, I can jump but I can't confront an asshole? What the hell is wrong with me? I've learned the hard way not to handle situations like this myself, and let the authorities do it. I tried to be reasonable with an unreasonable neighbor and she made my life hell until I moved. Trust me, you did the right thing.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #18 June 3, 2004 I don't know what the laws are in Wisconsin, but in many states, animal abuse is treated the same as child abuse. In some states, ASPCA have police powers. Now having said that, since you just realized this yesterday, you might want to make sure that this is consistent behavior before you make the call.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #19 June 3, 2004 Quote I can jump but I can't confront an asshole? *** We had a "Jethro" just like that living next door to us at the 'old' house we were living in... I had the same feeling, that talking would do no good. So... One holiday weekend...about an hour after he had been in his back yard whomping on his dog. He and his 'friends and family' were in the front yard doing the brew & bar-b-que routine. I had one of the kids stuffed animals in the driveway and just beat the shit out of shit for 5 minutes... His whole group looking at me like I'm nuts, After I was SURE I got his attention... I looked right at him and said~ "Remind you of this morning and 'Blackie'?" He never said a word, and didn't abuse the dog to my knowledge after that... (We always wondered if his kids got the same treatment.) You did the right thing! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #20 June 3, 2004 That's a great way to handle it. Unfortunately Sylvia would be really mad at me if I kicked one of her chewtoys. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #21 June 3, 2004 QuoteCall made. Animal control officer will come over tonight and "talk to him". Hopefully she'll pack the brass knuckles. She said that she can't ticket him or press charges unless the damage is visibly obvious, which of course it won't be. I almost hope his place is a shithole, so that she can walk in and just see that animals shouldn't be there. I'm actually trembling, this sort of stuff just wrecks me. My god, I can jump but I can't confront an asshole? What the hell is wrong with me? You did the right thing. I hate bullies! Good work. I hope the dogs are ok! Frank.*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #22 June 3, 2004 QuoteCall made. Animal control officer will come over tonight and "talk to him". good! follow up and keep an eye on him to make sure something is done. i've heard some horrible animal abuse tales. it makes me sick. i'm totally disgusted by what people can get away with when it comes to animal cruelty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #23 June 3, 2004 QuoteI'm actually trembling, this sort of stuff just wrecks me. My god, I can jump but I can't confront an asshole? What the hell is wrong with me? this should be the least of your concerns. First off you have taken action on the situation. Good job on that. Now as for you not being able to confront him, dont worry about it. I am a very agresive person who would say something if i say it, but your not so what. We are all different, we are all programed differently, we are all made to be ourselves. You are no less of a person cause you didnt go confront him. But i would say you are a stronger person than me cause i would not have called the authorties, i would have just gone over to hm put a round house in his chest and asked him how he liked it.... You did the right thing, dont be ashamed of letting someone else handle the situation. Cause in the long run, the authorties will have a better chance of fixing the problem than you or me-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #24 June 3, 2004 Quotei would have just gone over to hm put a round house in his chest and asked him how he liked it.... Don't think I wasn't tempted. But the first thing I was taught in martial arts is that it is used for defense, not offense. I'm more afraid of his 250+ lb roommates than him. You just never know what dumb people in groups are capable of. Just look at the Bush administration. Sorry, sorry, wrong forum, won't happen again. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #25 June 3, 2004 Unless you are sure it is abuse don’t call.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
