30-04-2021, 09:32 PM
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Re: Some people seem not to care about their pet’s welfare .
As counterintuitive as it sounds, one of the best solutions for working families is to own two dogs. That way they always have company.Dogs at home for any length of time should never be kenneled, locked in a single room, or otherwise cooped up. I truly hope you all can get handle on that dog theft situation so more dogs can have dog doors and access to backyards again.
The realities of today's working families is that dogs are going to be home alone more than they used to be. Because I think it is so good for children to grow up with pets, solutions can be found. Dog walking, multiple pets, and twenty year sentence for dognappers (fifty for those stealing them for dog fighting) is a good place to start. I'd really like public floggings for the latter, but I don't get to make the laws.
30-04-2021, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Judd
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This should come as welcome news to pet owners and animal lovers...https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/14...ers-court-case
There are some real sickos out there. Laws and sentences are tightening up, but the public needs to continue to put pressure on the justice system to put more fear in the brain-stem thinkers.
I am supporting our local prosecuting attorney in her run for state representative because she has made a point of demanding maximum sentences for all neglect and abuse cases that end up on the court docket. She also never pleas out abuse cases. That is the kind of ethics I want to see more of.
30-04-2021, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pauline3
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I think that is cheap, he turned up in a large transit van, with fitted dog cages in the back, there is no advertisement on the van.Regarding the other neighbours, no I haven’t told them about their dogs barking, I would not get personally involved, there are channels to go through.
I did phone the council a few years ago, they sent me a form to fill in ,as the time the dogs were barking and how long for, they then seemed to stop barking so often,I didn’t bother filling it in.
Even though you say the area you live in isn’t as affluent as mine, you still don’t know if they get someone in to walk their dog ,or do you? some neighbours walk dogs for free,i was one such neighbour, this is going back around 6 yrs ago now.
Dogs can be left alone for 4 hours, they shouldn’t be left any longer, according to the RSPCA, but many are, maybe someone reported my neighbour,for leaving her dogs all day, hence the guy taking them out yesterday?
My question is, how can you prove that a neighbour leaves their dog home alone for over eight hours?
30-04-2021, 10:45 PM
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It's nothing new for people to leave their dog in the house when they are out. A neighbour used to leave her dog in the well ventilated spacious front room. He used to sit and look out of the window waiting for her to come home from her teaching job. She had a daughter who would also be at school. I know she loved that dog. This was well over 20 years ago and her dog was well cared for and looked after.The whole concept of having a dog is human centric. It doesn't matter how much you care and look after the dog, it is there ultimately for your pleasure.
Even the most well meaning humans don't realise you can kill with kindness. As in feeding birds bread or giving a cat cream.
30-04-2021, 10:47 PM
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Re: Some people seem not to care about their pet’s welfare .
Originally Posted by Surfermom
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As counterintuitive as it sounds, one of the best solutions for working families is to own two dogs. That way they always have company. 30-04-2021, 11:15 PM
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Re: Some people seem not to care about their pet’s welfare .
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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Only if they get along. Animal politics are just as interesting as human politics.
We've had a couple of young ladies in this house who had to work it out, Annie. Thankfully, those issues were always resolved.
01-05-2021, 07:56 AM
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Re: Some people seem not to care about their pet’s welfare .
I worked full time all of my working life, so felt it would be cruel to to leave a dog alone, in the house, for 5 days a week... so I got a kitten.When she got old enough I had a cat flap fitted, but my husband, who worked near to our home, went home most days to check if she needed anything.
Why do people get pets, which are a responsibility, if they can't give them the care they need?
01-05-2021, 09:11 AM
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How many people would think it acceptable to leave a 3 year old child alone all day without access to the ability to relive themselves, mental stimulation and food.Having a dog is like having a small child and they should be given the same attention and consideration.
01-05-2021, 09:19 AM
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Re: Some people seem not to care about their pet’s welfare .
Originally Posted by Twink55
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I worked full time all of my working life, so felt it would be cruel to to leave a dog alone, in the house, for 5 days a week... so I got a kitten.When she got old enough I had a cat flap fitted, but my husband, who worked near to our home, went home most days to check if she needed anything.
Why do people get pets, which are a responsibility, if they can't give them the care they need?
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