Dog being abused- What to do???

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Writing anonymously, no names, pronouns etc as this is about immediate family.

I know there are many animal lovers/dog owners on here so thought I'd seek some advice needed quite urgently.
I live with family, one of them has a dog (seen as the family dog but owner makes it very clear that it is his dog!)
Owner has been very neglectful and abusive to dog over the years- I have tried to step in on a number of occasions and been told to move out of the way, mind my business etc etc. I told senior family member (SF) in confidence that if this doesn't stop I will report to nspca and have dog taken away for dogs own good.
SF said you cant do that, your bringing trouble to our doorstep and to your own family. I left it alone. It has continued. Dog is in bad state, underweight, taken for walks very rarely, allowed to poo/wee all over front garden, goes toilet in house as not taken out. Today dog defecate in house and all over garden, owner punches him, kicks him and berates him (outside might I add) dog is howling, shaking. I am in my room which faces front garden and see it happen. I cant go downstairs and confront him because he has a temper and will make huge scene in front of people and I dont want to draw attention to the situation. Looked up nspca to report but have to give name, number etc and possibly appear in court. I can not make it known that it is me reporting it, all hell will break loose if found out. Please advise. I have to step out now which is why I've written this way, may have left out important info, will come back to page when I am free again.

I think you know what you need to do, OP. I realise it's a very difficult situation for you, but you know it's not fair for the animal to suffer anymore. Report it as soon as you can, good luck.

Agreed, you must report. Call crimestoppers if you need to be anonymous, animal cruelty is a crime and this poor dog needs to be taken urgently.

Hell has already broken loose and that poor animal is living it.

Step up and help the dog out of a situation that it can’t help itself from.
Do the right thing.

OP is this person also abusive to you? Will you be safe if you report the dog abuse?

Abusing a dog is illegal and can be dealt with by the police and that can be done anonymously, you could also video the abuse for the police, but ask first.

You need to report to the RSPCA - they have the power to remove the dog

Call the police anonymously (on 101) and say you are a neighbour, you saw the dog being punched and kicked in the garden.

Omg this was so hard to read, makes me so so sad thinking about the poor little dog! I just can't get my head around how vile people do these things and abuse these animals daily who are unable to defend themselves. Please report this ASAP and get the dog removed, I know it might be difficult but it's a whole lot more difficult for this poor dog living it's life in fear. It's so cruel and unfair. Hopefully it can go to a loving home where it can realise that there actually is some good people in the world who will treat the dog with love and respect.

Please, please, please report NOW, OP.

That dog needs immediate protection.

You are its voice.

Report anonymously if need be.

crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously

www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty

Call the RSPCA, tell them you want to remain anonymous but saw the dog being abused in the garden today. Please don’t leave it any longer, that poor dog needs to be out of there.

Which country are you in OP? You mention NSPCA?

There’s a strong link between animal and domestic abuse. Please report or reach out to the links group for support
thelinksgroup.org.uk/
Also contact
www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/hope-project-freedom-project/freedom-project

I've re-read your post and actually I'm concerned about your safety too, OP.

Are you at risk of harm/abuse by the family-member-dog-owner?

Are you yourself safe?

It is difficult..

The RSPCA do NOT have the power to remove an animal, they can try and get someone to sign the animal over to them, OR they can attend WITH the police, who DO have the power to do that.

If it is your word against theirs on the physical abuse/beatings etc, there is really no way you are going to achieve that anonymously.

You can report that the dog is underweight and doesn't appear to be fed/walked properly, but it is unlikely unless the dog is emaciated, that the RSPCA will deem that worthy of getting the police involved to remove.

If you are an adult and you live in the same home as this dog, it is highly likely YOU are also going to be deemed responsible for the dog being underweight/in poor condition.

I would look at ways of alleviating the dogs suffering first, can you feed, toilet, walk?

I would also look at ways of evidencing the abuse that occurs via photos/video if you can as that will help any eventual case.

Agree with a lot of other replies, you're the only person who seems to be willing to help the animal. The fact you've come on here means you know it's gone too far.

Obviously you aren't in a position to give the full story of your situation etc, but finding a way where both yourself and the dog will be safe is what's best.

Best of luck, I hope you find something to help.

Report it.

Is the dog ever left on its own in the garden? Could you facilitate its escape to some where safe?

You need to record this abuse on your phone so you have evidence then go straight to rspca. Poor creature
Please help it.

It's not difficult, there is only one thing you can (and must) do. You HAVE to report it to the RSPCA. Take footage on your phone if you see it happening again and tell them you have witnessed the dog being beaten and that you know it to have happened multiple times. The RSPCA are not empowered to do much without proof and will give the owner several undeserved chances to improve the dog's condition before removing the poor thing unless you show them proof of the owner's violent behaviour. You can report anonymously but be prepared to have to make a nuisance of yourself to prompt action.

Do not stay silent, you are complicit in the poor thing's suffering if you do. Dogs are vulnerable creatures. It cannot protect itself, but you have it in your power to do something about it. Please, PLEASE do.

In the meantime is there any chance of persuading the owner to surrender it voluntarily to a dog charity?

Awww poor dog! Can you not help the dog escape or take it to a shelter and explain you have rescued it surely no shelter would hand a dog back to a owner if dog is in such a state.

Are you safe as well op?

I will report to nspca

Are you in South Africa?
Is this angry person abusive to people too? Awful situation but if you aren’t in the U.K. then it may help to say where you are so someone can give you the correct advice.

If you are too scared/in danger to report could you just take the dog somewhere? Is it registered with the owner or could it be treated as a stray if you remove the collar? If there's any way you could just get it to safety without them knowing I would do that. It also sounds like you need to leave.not a nice place to live at all. What are your options?

Make sure you are safe but you have to try to do something but don't endanger yourself. I would look at trying to move out asap.

The fuckin horrible wicked evil sick twisted cunt. How anyone thinks it’s okay to harm a poor defenceless trusting innocent animal is beyond me. They give so much and all they ask for is to be loved.
You have to speak up for this beautiful animal. He can’t speak up for himself.