To think I've got the most batshit neighbours?

[MrsGaryLightbody]

I'm gobsmacked...

History of next door is one letter through my door a month or so ago to ask if I would trim my rose bush in back garden as it's grown 8.5 inches above the fence and they can now see it. It's a five foot fence. but I did new ( me) neighbourly thing and trimmed it.

This morning there's a note through door again from them , letting me know that they are going to contact the RSPSA and dog warden ( is there such a thing) and report me . A list of complaints were then listed .
These include, letting puppy howl all night, leaving pup alone all day to howl. Letting pup wee against same place on fence , which apparently seeps through and is damaging their vegetables. They are fed up with me shouting at puppy. They don't like the name I've chosen.
They then go on to say they apologise for not stopping to give me a lift ( rural bus service) but they saw I had pup in my bag and didn't want it in their car. But they will be writing a stern letter to the bus company to complain that people shouldn't be allowed on buses with dogs as it's a health hazard.

I'm not sure whether to reply by writing ... or just shout through the letter box that I don't have a ducking dog!! I never have and I don't have any pets. The neighbours either side of me and them have cats. They have cats.

Just what I need ! Should I ignore?

You can call on concerns about safeguarding to your local service - it would come under vulnerability grounds.

Is there a community police person you could speak to?

Have they got a shed? Maybe Gerald is dtd in the shed and ow is calling his name?

And I left the blinking letter there !

I'll catch other neighbour over weekend and have a chat. I don't want to make a big thing about it as I've enough going on.

But I'm seriously not leaving my doors unlocked!

Depending on what lovely other neighbour says I may need to speak to Gerald... Mr Batshit not the imaginary dog.

I'd have to get a dog now called Gerald !

Have they got a shed? Maybe Gerald is dtd in the shed and ow is calling his name?

Lol, now there's a thought... It doesn't explain the wet fence though ...

I think they have just assumed you have a dog TBH. Maybe they can hear someone nearby and have just assumed its you?!Just tell them you have no dog!

Yes, agreed to speak to the husband separately. If he knows nothing about it, it does sound like a mental health issue for the wife that needs to be discussed with a doctor.

I guess she's hearing you call 'Gerald' when she's actually the one saying it?

Tread gently OP.
Some pain meds can cause visual/auditory disturbances and the person affected can be convinced that their reality is the same as everyone else's.

Oh OP sorry you're upset. it sounds like a tricky situation.

Are you sure there’s a husband at all?

Hi OP,

I can see you’ve already gone round. I would avoid it and flag them to social services as it sounds like they may need some support.

Thank you all for hand holding, can't believe I got tearful!

I'm not going to involve police at moment but yes their is a community guy who'll I catch if needed.

But first stop is to chat to normal neighbour.

Oh dear! Agree with pp’s - check with other neighbours as this could be a regular thing. At least then you will know its nothing personal. Also I would see if I could collar Mr Batshit and ask him if he knows about the note - he may have no idea.....

I’m not surprised you got tearful, it sounds like you’ve gone through a lot recently.

This has made me laugh til I cried but it does also have serious points because it is causing you stress and unhappiness. Mrs Batshit sounds seriously unwell and may well be known to the local police and/or mental health team.

Maybe the human Gerald pees in the garden because he can't be bothered to go inside to the toilet. Mrs Gerald saw the wet fence and he blamed your imaginary dog. Then the lie grew out of his control...

Sounds like the lady probably has a serious problem. I would suggest contacting social services after the RSPCA turn up and exonerate you & explain the situation.

Definitely go and speak to Gerald. The wife does sound quite unwell if she's hearing things and sending accusing letters.

I'm sorry that you're upset OP. She is batshit. Does HusbandGerald exist?

I need to name my future dog Gerald now

I'd definitely call local police station, they may be aware of her. Could be mh issues or could just be that she's an entitled idiot who thinks she owns the area and fakes mh issues to justify her behaviour. I've sadly known people who have faked mh issues to justify bad behaviour, it does happen

Just to add my schznophrenic (spelling!) aunt used to do this a lot. She would hear things then complain to us / the neighbours about it. It was literally the voices in her head.

I'd definitely be flagging down Gerald on his way in next time you see him.

If you have a local community officer they may be a good first port of call. She may be well known if these antics have happened before (which from speaking to your other neighbour sounds like they might) and he may know more about the situation and could possibly put your mind at rest.

I don't think I'd being able to stop myself shouting 'Gerald, SIT!' Every now and then...