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Will RSPCA do anything

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Rspcadilema · 16/09/2018 01:41

Just reported my NDN for animal cruelty as their dog is riddled with fleas and worms and its stick thin to the point you can see its spine and ribs through its fur and its quite a fluffy dog. The owner leaves dog shit all over our garden that is filled with huge worms so the dog must have a pretty serious case of them. And the owner goes out to work all day and ties this dog up by its neck in a tiny battered cage it can barely move in for upto 16hrs!! We timed him the other day. Never seen this dog walked once since he acquired it a few months ago either so he barks constantly and howls.
All sounds like reason for the Rspca to go round there tomorrow and seize the dog and get it treatment for its injuries and the infestations but will they actually do anything because ive read threads on here before where they don't bother to do anything about it Hmm ive also emailed the local dog warden again as she has already warned the owner about the dog shit in our garden as we have kids. Is there anyone else we can alert ??

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AnotherOriginalUsername · 16/09/2018 01:43

Report it. I've seen animals seized for less

firehousedog1 · 16/09/2018 01:45

Poor dog Sad I'm sure rspca will pick up the alert.

FinnegansWhiskers · 16/09/2018 01:48

If the dog is clearly under fed the RSPCA will act. Please report. Poor dog 😥 Give him a chance of a decent life.

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Rspcadilema · 16/09/2018 01:51

Its already been reported ive had an email to day they'll keep me updated. Will they keep my details anonymous ? Don't want to neighbour putting bricks through our Windows or damaging our car if he finds our its us. Hope they come soon doubt the owner will even be there when they do though do what will they do then ?

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ThistleAmore · 16/09/2018 01:55

If it's any consolation, OP, I work in a field related to infosec and the new GDPR guidelines are very good about ensuring reported details are kept shut down - I'm sure RSPCA officers will be up to date with these.

TBH, if it was me, I'd go and take the dog and to hell with the consequences, but then I'm a bit fighty.

Hope everything works out.

SpoonBlender · 16/09/2018 02:03

Yes, your report is kept anonymous.

Eledamorena · 16/09/2018 03:56

They should go round, they often do so for much less. A neighbour once reported us, claiming that our dog was left outside all hours with no shelter. That was enough for a woman from the RSPCA to come round. It was totally false and the woman did say sometimes people just make malicious reports but of course they can't know that without checking up. Hopefully they would see your report as urgent as it sounds awful!

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Rspcadilema · 19/09/2018 07:39

Not seen anything yet or had an e-mail update i think they might have just ignored it like i thought Sad no reply from local dog warden either

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Aprilsinparis · 19/09/2018 07:52

I reported a person for animal cruelty. Your details are totally confidential, and, the RSPCA were brilliant. I couldn't have peace of mind until I knew the poor animal was safe. A friend of mine adopted the poor little thing, and he's such a happy little chap now. Please, I urge anybody who knows of animal cruelty, please report it, the poor animal can't do it itself. Only we can change the suffering, to happiness and contentment. Please MN's make an animals like better starting today, and report all animal cruelty.

whatareyoueatingNOW · 19/09/2018 08:00

My neighbors have reported me repeatedly and they always come out to check- I once found them in the garden peering through the windows- so they will go out. I've never been told or really had any idea who reports-( disclaimer - dog has Long term and very expensive disease that means her fur falls out and she's very thin , coupled with the general laziness she does give off the wrong impression!)

Hope something gets done for you.

TeddybearBaby · 19/09/2018 08:09

Maybe phone them? I much prefer speaking to someone than email. Just an idea.....

MrsExpo · 19/09/2018 08:16

Phone them. They’ll take more notice but should come out if it’s as bad ask you say. FAiling that, send a pic by email or do what pp said and kidnap the poor thing and take it to a shelter if you aren’t worried about the consequences. —that’s what I’d do—

TeddybearBaby · 19/09/2018 08:17

Taking a pic is a good idea as well. I’d do both. Phone them and email again with a pic attached.

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Rspcadilema · 21/09/2018 05:05

Had a reply from RSPCA.
Dear Miss XXX I do understand your concerns but the RSPCA have no jurisdiction to take any action over animals in these circumstances. I am sure the local council dog warden in your area will assist if the dog is in real distress and I suggest you report the issue once again to them to reiterate your genuine concerns.
What a fucking joke. Tempted to go round smash the patio doors in and take the dog to the vets myself. But they'll happily go round for stupid stuff or malicious reports Angry

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MrsMozart · 21/09/2018 05:50

Try tge Dogs Trust.

Failing that, reply to the rspca saying ta and you're going to ask your MP to get involved.

Thisgirlcant · 21/09/2018 06:02

I'm hearing so many crap things about the RSPCA!
I'd ring them and tell them how Important it is, I wouldn't come off the phone till they agreed to come out. I'd also tell them if they don't act and something happens to the dog you will report them.
Can you get photos of the dog?

I'd also be tempted to go and save the poor little thing.

Henrysmycat · 21/09/2018 06:14

So, RSPCA, what’s your fecking jurisdiction then? Except harassing for donations?
I’m sorry, I can’t be of help but I’d sure come and get the dog for your. I’m one of those annoying fighting people.

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Rspcadilema · 21/09/2018 06:26

Going to phone them when they open and see what they have to say for themselves. Dogs trusts is a dog rescue i don't think they have any resources to do house calls and seize dogs i think they get their dogs from other overcrowded shelters and from members of the public bringing them in.

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TeddybearBaby · 21/09/2018 06:30

I just looked up the rspca website and it says dogs are allowed to be kept outside if they have access to food and water. Maybe they’re focusing on that bit?! I can’t believe it tbh!

How does the dog crap in your garden / how does it get in?

ADastardlyThing · 21/09/2018 06:31

The RSPCA would be the very last people I'd call for help tbh. they pts a beautiful gentle giant of a dog that I told them I would be honoured to give a home to, he was a lovely old soul, and they pts because they cba to do all the rehoming paperwork for me to take him. This was years ago and im still so angry. Absolute scumbags

SerendipityFelix · 21/09/2018 06:34

How did you word your concerns? Leaving dog poop in your garden and leaving dog home alone are sadly not cruelty offences - you need to emphasises the concerns about animal suffering (underweight, untreated disease, unsuitable accommodation it can’t turn around/toilet) which could represent offences. The RSPCA have limited resources. I’m wondering whether if your emphasis was on the dog poop in your garden it may have come across as annoyed neighbour rather than concern about suffering.

This is the guide to dog welfare under the Animal Welfare Act assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/697953/pb13333-cop-dogs-091204.pdf

usernamenamename · 21/09/2018 06:36

RSPCA are shite, both times I've had to phone them they just said they wouldn't do anything 🤬😡

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Rspcadilema · 21/09/2018 07:34

There's no fencing seperating mine and neighbours houses and we aren't actually allowed pets (same landlord) so the dog just runs into mine when he lets it out for a poo once a day Angry also contacted our landlord who has said they have tried contacting tenant with regards to breeching the tenancy unpaid rent and the house falling into serious disrepair but he can't get the tenant to co-operate and his only option would be to take tenant to court which he can't afford. In my email to RSPCA i said the dog is left alone in a cage that's big enough for a small dog and he is a medium sized dog and i mentioned how dirty and battered the cage was and that the dog is tied down my his neck to stop him getting up. I also said there were no signs of food or water bowls in the kitchen from where we could see but there was a lot of dirt and poo on the floors and up the walls 😷 we tried getting a picture but the dirt on the Windows is that thick and its so gloomy in there that the camera can't pick anything up even with the flash on.

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TeddybearBaby · 21/09/2018 07:50

If he / she is on your property you can seize him and call the dog warden. I had that with my neighbours dog. Big pitball kept jumping over fence with my two little dogs and rabbits. I didn’t have to call the warden but I threatened it. It’s £100 for them to get it back. I’m sure the warden would get the right people involved if they seize him / her and the dog is distressed.

Claw001 · 21/09/2018 07:55

Take the dog next time he comes into yours, take it to a rescue centre