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?

how weird.... your LL knows you don't own a dog, keep a note of any times she calls you or drops in, keep any letters, video her if she's playing up, good luck, you don't need the harrassment.

I'm glad you have lovely support. It'd make me sad having to write everything down.
Take a step back, get a ring doorbell that'll record any conversation on your doorstep.
Just smile and wave when you're headed to your car and pretend not to hear any convo.
But if it escalates you know what to do.

So now it’s confirmed that she’s not batshit, is it ok to get a stuffed dog for the garden. Perhaps a look at the crap taxidermy site.

How about getting this and just move around the garden every day. Pretty sure it will fit in your bag for going on the bus.

@FrogsSpawnofSanta that’s exactly what I was thinking of 😂

Perhaps you could get a howling dog noise as a ring tone for your doorbell!

My basset hounds howling always caused great amusement for people coming to our door. Someone said it was preferable to dh and I singing!

I've got a Ring doorbell.

One of the chime options is Dogs Barking

Wow, just read your update OP, very unnerving. I don't think it's anything to worry about as such from your point of view though, but I think you should raise concerns with the local authority. I'd be worried if they're not getting the support they need.

@FrogsSpawnofSanta

He could even sit at the window and be a guard dog

I quite like the idea of a toy dog (stuffed, not a chihuahua) on your front room windowsill. Preferably with a collar tag that reads "Gerry".

How odd

I’d contact your landlord and the local police. You want to have a record in case this is the beginning of a pattern of harassment

Shame OP left the letter there. Now no evidence. Still think OP should contact her landlord and also community policeman.

@BenWillbondsPants

In the world of the impossible, I think you should confront her and accuse her of poisoning your dog, just because you'd called it Gerald. Tell her you are going to the police, and see if she blurts out 'But you haven't got a dog!'

In the real world, good for you for dealing with the situation and I hope things quieten down so that you can enjoy your home in peace.

@BenWillbondsPants sorry - thread longer than I realised, I was laughing at your comment about stroking an imaginary pet under the arm!

I do think you should keep a log, especially as you no longer have the letter. Just in case things escalate.

It doesn't really explain why she whispered that she knows you have a dog.

Tell them it's actually a pet wolf.