First post, please be gentle!
So our neighbours have a lovely little dog. Unfortunately, said dog is left outside permanently and just isn't happy about it.
There is a little kennel and a water bowl so it does have shelter and drink but it is tied to the gate the majority of the time and just sits barking/howling at the window.
This has been the situation for months. During the winter I called the RSPCA on more than one occasion as the dog was howling throughout the night and it was so cold! Nothing was done.
Now it is boiling outside and they still say they can't do anything as the dog does have access to shelter and water!
We do see it taken out on walks very occasionally (maybe once a week if that) but I just think what is the point in having a dog if you don't actually want it in your house!
We haven't spoken to the owners (their garden backs onto ours so in another street) I'm not really sure what to say. Should I be approaching them?
Any advice gratefully received! 