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Worried about elderly neighbour

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CaptainCallisto · 12/07/2016 20:39

I'm really concerned about my neighbour. Her dog has been barking for over an hour, and he's usually really placid and only barks if someone is at the door. I know she's in because her car is there (she isn't too steady on her pins so always takes the car) but she's not answering the door...

I had a quick look through the living room window, but I couldn't see anything, except that the tv is on.

I've just called the police (non-emergency) to see what they suggested, and they're going to send someone over. I'm just so worried she's fallen, or worse, and I can't get in to help!

Feeling very helpless Sad

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user1466690252 · 12/07/2016 21:18

Hope they are ok

NeedACleverNN · 12/07/2016 21:16

Is her door unlocked?

Could you not open it and poke your head in and call out for a response?

Not actually enter the property

MrsOs · 12/07/2016 21:16

Whats happened?

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CaptainCallisto · 12/07/2016 21:14

Frank is the dog

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CaptainCallisto · 12/07/2016 21:14

Frank has suddenly gone quiet...

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JonTargaryen · 12/07/2016 21:12

I hope she's okay. You definitely did the right thing.

hollyisalovelyname · 12/07/2016 21:11

Well done OP for being so kind.
If only neighbours ( nice ones) would give keys to each other to help each other out.
I'm glaring at ndns whose alarm goes off and I have no way of stopping the blo*dy thing.

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CaptainCallisto · 12/07/2016 21:05

Scribble he is lovely. He's an old Labrador and he mostly just lollops about and dozes in the shade. I honestly don't think I've ever heard him make so much noise....

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CaptainCallisto · 12/07/2016 21:04

I'm in feeding DS and I can hear a car has pulled up, and people talking, but I can't see if it's them. Aargh, hurry up DS!

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Catzpyjamas · 12/07/2016 20:57

Hope she's ok. You sound like a lovely neighbour Flowers

SquinkiesRule · 12/07/2016 20:56

Waiting, I hope she's fine and your having a cup of tea and a laugh about it all.

Scribblegirl · 12/07/2016 20:53

We're here with you Smile

Her ddog sounds like a lovely chap (or girl!) - living next door to a dog that doesn't shut up is rather lively, your set up sounds perfect!

SloppyDailyMailJournalism · 12/07/2016 20:53

Good luck OP. It does sound quite unusual that she wouldn't quieten the dog down. Do you have a relative of hers you could call? Maybe a friend has picked her up and the dog is anxious she's gone.

NeedACleverNN · 12/07/2016 20:48

You've done everything you can.

Well done Flowers

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CaptainCallisto · 12/07/2016 20:48

They thought someone would be here within half an hour... It seems such a long wait!

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ExitPursuedByABear · 12/07/2016 20:47

Well done for checking.

Lilly948204 · 12/07/2016 20:47

Hope she is ok, you sound like a lovely neighbour

Imnotaslimjim · 12/07/2016 20:46

You've done the right thing. Hopefully they're not too busy and come out quickly. Have a warm drink and some chocolate, do let us know if they get back to you Flowers

Scribblegirl · 12/07/2016 20:41

Flowers for you op. You've done totally the right thing. My dad is frail and I'd love it if someone did the same, even for a false alarm.

Strong Brew while you wait. Did they say how long they'd be?

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