Who to report it to?
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Hi,
Our neighbours next door but one have a greyhound, its a lovely thing, think its a rescue-racer type.
Problem is, it gets turfed out in to the garden at 6am and stays there til 8pm when the occupants get home. It has food, water and shelter but spends the whole day barking and whining whilst pacing around the garden manically. Not only does this drive us mad, especially after a night shift but its huge un-fair on the dog which is obviously in distress.
So, who is best to report it to? The RSPCA seem to only be interested if the dog hasn't got food/water/shelter, and the council only want to know if its a noise nusience, which it is in a way, but we're more concerned about the dogs welfare.
We have spoken to the neighbour concerned but he couldn't give two hoots about it disturbing anyone else and its 'not a problem' to him. And we know the other side have stuck a letter through the door but to no avail.
Any ideas welcome, its been out all day today in the sun, it can get out of the direct sun but its kennel must be like a sauna inside.
Thanks
Hannah
Our neighbours next door but one have a greyhound, its a lovely thing, think its a rescue-racer type.
Problem is, it gets turfed out in to the garden at 6am and stays there til 8pm when the occupants get home. It has food, water and shelter but spends the whole day barking and whining whilst pacing around the garden manically. Not only does this drive us mad, especially after a night shift but its huge un-fair on the dog which is obviously in distress.
So, who is best to report it to? The RSPCA seem to only be interested if the dog hasn't got food/water/shelter, and the council only want to know if its a noise nusience, which it is in a way, but we're more concerned about the dogs welfare.
We have spoken to the neighbour concerned but he couldn't give two hoots about it disturbing anyone else and its 'not a problem' to him. And we know the other side have stuck a letter through the door but to no avail.
Any ideas welcome, its been out all day today in the sun, it can get out of the direct sun but its kennel must be like a sauna inside.
Thanks
Hannah
mrsxllifts said:
Hi,
Our neighbours next door but one have a greyhound, its a lovely thing, think its a rescue-racer type.
Problem is, it gets turfed out in to the garden at 6am and stays there til 8pm when the occupants get home. It has food, water and shelter but spends the whole day barking and whining whilst pacing around the garden manically. Not only does this drive us mad, especially after a night shift but its huge un-fair on the dog which is obviously in distress.
So, who is best to report it to? The RSPCA seem to only be interested if the dog hasn't got food/water/shelter, and the council only want to know if its a noise nusience, which it is in a way, but we're more concerned about the dogs welfare.
We have spoken to the neighbour concerned but he couldn't give two hoots about it disturbing anyone else and its 'not a problem' to him. And we know the other side have stuck a letter through the door but to no avail.
Any ideas welcome, its been out all day today in the sun, it can get out of the direct sun but its kennel must be like a sauna inside.
Thanks
Hannah
If its a retired racer do u know where they got it from? When we got ours we had to sign an agreement to give the dog back to them if we ever couldnt keep it, so as a whole the RGT are pretty interested in the welfare of their old dogs. Greyhounds arent really outside type dogs, they are much happier in the house and if there is a sofa free even better lol.They also prefer to have company around which is probably why it is so upset, in the racing kennels they are ALWAYS kenneled in pairs so they have company.Our neighbours next door but one have a greyhound, its a lovely thing, think its a rescue-racer type.
Problem is, it gets turfed out in to the garden at 6am and stays there til 8pm when the occupants get home. It has food, water and shelter but spends the whole day barking and whining whilst pacing around the garden manically. Not only does this drive us mad, especially after a night shift but its huge un-fair on the dog which is obviously in distress.
So, who is best to report it to? The RSPCA seem to only be interested if the dog hasn't got food/water/shelter, and the council only want to know if its a noise nusience, which it is in a way, but we're more concerned about the dogs welfare.
We have spoken to the neighbour concerned but he couldn't give two hoots about it disturbing anyone else and its 'not a problem' to him. And we know the other side have stuck a letter through the door but to no avail.
Any ideas welcome, its been out all day today in the sun, it can get out of the direct sun but its kennel must be like a sauna inside.
Thanks
Hannah
Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 introduced a Duty of Care:
The owner, or person looking after a dog, must make sure that their dog has the following;
A suitable environment (where the dog lives)
A suitable diet (including water)
Is able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
Is protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease
Is housed with, or apart from, other animals.
Section 10 enables an inspector appointed under the Act (not RSPCA) to issue a statutory improvement notice to a dog owner if they do not meet the needs of their animal as defined-someone who has failed the duty of care, the improvement notice will detail what needs to be done within a specified time frame; this would be as an alternative to prosecution.
The RSPCA issue non-statutory improvement notices also.
The police and inspectors are given powers to enter, inspect search and seize. Inspectors are those appointed by the local authority, the Secretary of State (England) or the National Assembly (Wales) with responsibility for animal welfare. Can also be an Animal Health Officer.
The RSPCA doesn't have power of entry or the power to seize documents, they can bring a prosecution for an offence and investigate many offences relating to cruelty and welfare of domestic animals - eg, dogs.
Local Authorities can issue a Noise Abatement Notice for barking dogs, if the situation wasn't resolved then a prosecution could follow, a fine could be imposed on the dog owner.
So - the people to contact are Environmental Health at your Local Authority
The owner, or person looking after a dog, must make sure that their dog has the following;
A suitable environment (where the dog lives)
A suitable diet (including water)
Is able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
Is protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease
Is housed with, or apart from, other animals.
Section 10 enables an inspector appointed under the Act (not RSPCA) to issue a statutory improvement notice to a dog owner if they do not meet the needs of their animal as defined-someone who has failed the duty of care, the improvement notice will detail what needs to be done within a specified time frame; this would be as an alternative to prosecution.
The RSPCA issue non-statutory improvement notices also.
The police and inspectors are given powers to enter, inspect search and seize. Inspectors are those appointed by the local authority, the Secretary of State (England) or the National Assembly (Wales) with responsibility for animal welfare. Can also be an Animal Health Officer.
The RSPCA doesn't have power of entry or the power to seize documents, they can bring a prosecution for an offence and investigate many offences relating to cruelty and welfare of domestic animals - eg, dogs.
Local Authorities can issue a Noise Abatement Notice for barking dogs, if the situation wasn't resolved then a prosecution could follow, a fine could be imposed on the dog owner.
So - the people to contact are Environmental Health at your Local Authority
Have to say if I see the little toe rag who owns the Dog before mrs xl gets hold of someone to deal with it,I am going to seriously punch him in the head!
I am not a violent person but the whining and whimpers from that poor dog are so pitiful, and his attitude when I spoke politley to him about it was abismal.
If you can't be arsed to look after an animal then hand it back, these doga have a hard enough life anyway without this.
I am not a violent person but the whining and whimpers from that poor dog are so pitiful, and his attitude when I spoke politley to him about it was abismal.
If you can't be arsed to look after an animal then hand it back, these doga have a hard enough life anyway without this.
xllifts said:
Have to say if I see the little toe rag who owns the Dog before mrs xl gets hold of someone to deal with it,I am going to seriously punch him in the head!
I am not a violent person but the whining and whimpers from that poor dog are so pitiful, and his attitude when I spoke politley to him about it was abismal.
If you can't be arsed to look after an animal then hand it back, these doga have a hard enough life anyway without this.
I am not a violent person but the whining and whimpers from that poor dog are so pitiful, and his attitude when I spoke politley to him about it was abismal.
If you can't be arsed to look after an animal then hand it back, these doga have a hard enough life anyway without this.
. I hope you can do something for him. I think quoting Mrs Grumpys reply to the RSPCA would be a start! Maybe see what a local Greyhound Rescue would say, they do not have the same powers as the RSPCA but maybe they could work together? It's possible if they homed the dog they'd have details (but that is a long shot, it could have been homed from so many places.Good luck
Unfortunately the RSPCA won't be interested while it has food, water and shelter. They have to prioritise and a dog that is being provided for, albeit only physically, will not receive their attention while there are hundreds of animals needing urgent care.
This may sound a bit out there but have you thought about speaking to the neighbours and seeing if you could have the dog while they are out sometimes? Seems like it only wants some company and if you're at home anyway...
This may sound a bit out there but have you thought about speaking to the neighbours and seeing if you could have the dog while they are out sometimes? Seems like it only wants some company and if you're at home anyway...
Its a good plan, but we are normally trying to sleep off a long night so wouldn't be much company for the dog. We also disappear for two or three days without notice so could cause issues. Thanks for confirming my thoughts about the RSPCA, had dealings with them before which didn't put them i a good light in my eyes but I'm sure they do some good work out there.
Superficial said:
Unfortunately the RSPCA won't be interested while it has food, water and shelter. They have to prioritise and a dog that is being provided for, albeit only physically, will not receive their attention while there are hundreds of animals needing urgent care.
This may sound a bit out there but have you thought about speaking to the neighbours and seeing if you could have the dog while they are out sometimes? Seems like it only wants some company and if you're at home anyway...
Although I agree they do need to priotitise the law has now, in the Animal Welfare Act, changed and just providing food, water and shelter is not enough, the O' has to show they are providing for the mental well being of the animal as well. The RSPCA could definitely act upon this case.This may sound a bit out there but have you thought about speaking to the neighbours and seeing if you could have the dog while they are out sometimes? Seems like it only wants some company and if you're at home anyway...
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