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?

Oh I am so sorry. This sounds more serious in terms of her mental health. It sounds like something that has been going on for a while from what your other neighbour says. I am so sorry you are upset but it is really very unlikely she will attempt to harm you. It is likely she is known to mental health services and she could be experiencing a relapse. You could contact them and explain you are worried, although I am not sure they would necessarily visit her as services are very pressured. Try to focus on the fact you have another neighbour who seems to be nice. It must be hard to have this happen when you are just establishing your new life.

Are you certain there are definitely two people living there? Could Gerald be another figment of her imagination, or perhaps her recently deceased husband?

As someone else said, that whispering thing is like something out of a horror film. She certainly isn't going to stop her behaviour. Originally I was thinking just save the notes for the record, and ignore, but I've changed my mind. I'd probably be talking to my other neighbours, and phone the police non-emergency number for advice.

Video record the call if possible

I don't know why you wouldn't call the police or some kind of services. Its not to be bad to them but it does sound like she needs help..

But Mrs Batshit is right. Gerald is a stupid name for a dog!

For your own safety and incase they do report

I’m house hunting and I think I want to move somewhere without neighbours after reading this 😕

I think it’s worth speaking to her husband/partner. At least so that he knows that it’s going on so that he can help her get medical attention.

Is this your dog, OP? You must have a VERY big handbag ...

To be fair, it looks like a noisy, fence-weeing, vegetable-ruiner.
You should apologise, & make immediate plans to move you, & your imaginary dog far far away.

Shamelessly marking my place. I can’t wait to hear their response to your not having a puppy.

Every now and again it makes me grateful that our neighbours are only annoying and not downright deranged.

Is this you OP?

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3643095-My-neighbours-are-hiding-a-dog

How old is the lady you visited OP?

I’m wondering if the previous occupiers of your house moved because of her?
My neighbour suffers MH problems and was taken in to a home for several weeks a few months ago, after I’d put up with years of strange and very annoying behaviour which he involved me (alone) in. His wife and adult sons eventually sought help, and 2 police officers, 3 paramedics and a team of nhs workers took him away in an ambulance. It was such a relief for me (and him and his family). He’s medicated now, so I’ve been told, and is way, way better!

It can make you so miserable OP, like a prisoner in your own home, curtains drawn, ignoring the door. Please don’t stop here, you must report this and let it be known to your other neighbours what you’re planning to do. It’s not going to stop unless she gets support.

Well you could talk to your community guy, that would be sensible, or you could pop a toy dog (with a tag that says Gerald) on the top of the rose bush!! (only joking, she obviously has mental health issues). In reality I think just ignoring is the way forward. Keep all notes and do nothing.

The neighbour way below us is convinced someone is playing loud music has the tv on till the early hours. She dragged herself around here on a zimmer frame to accuse us. OH said no not us and drove her home. We found out that is a sign of dementia/alzheimers.

Try not to fret OP

Do you live in Royston Vasey?

That said, she doesn’t terrible well and I agree that a call to your local police might be a good idea.

and to you, you sound like you’ve had a really tough time recently

GERALD!!

Man, she's NOT well, is she?

Well done op for confronting them that must have been hard for you

I would be shouting in the garden at poor doggy Gerald now too

“Gerald SIT”
“Bad Gerald”
“Gerald Stay!”
“No Gerald leave the knifes alone!!”
“Argh!! Gerald I’m sorry!!”

Completely Radio rental OP.

If I had a dog I reckon I’d spend easily a hundred years coming up with Gerald as name for it.

My grandparents always used to moan about never getting any sleep due to the neighbours singing all night.

Turned out they both suffered tinnitus very badly. Only discovered when the singing continued after the neighbours had moved out.

She’s obviously not well. Ignore the notes and report your concerns to the police. I can see why some are laughing, but as someone who has cared for elderly relatives with dementia (not saying this is dementia, mind), I don’t think it appropriate to poke fun as such.

Is there a real Gerald? Or is he buried under the veggies?
I’d definitely try and catch him and have a word.