I am FURIOUS !!!! near dog attack

itsmylife said:
I understand that you would be worried about reporting them, but if the conditions that the dog are being kept in are as bad as you say they are, with no shelter etc you and more importantly your parents should do something about it.
Its my last word on it as I cant go round in circles with this.
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Me neither, fair enough.
 
Just want to say tessyear, you should know starting a thread like this will bring out peoples emotions, so lesson learned for future, the rspca would just visit and advise they get it a kennel, you wouldnt want dolly to be standing starving in a field and no one report it so please think of the dog. Why dont you try the honey and bee way and make friends with these people, then suggest a kennel for the little dog, and fix the fence, and by the way you are such good neighbours, they might listen to the revese psychology and do as you request.
 
putasocinit said:
Just want to say tessyear, you should know starting a thread like this will bring out peoples emotions, so lesson learned for future, the rspca would just visit and advise they get it a kennel, you wouldnt want dolly to be standing starving in a field and no one report it so please think of the dog. Why dont you try the honey and bee way and make friends with these people, then suggest a kennel for the little dog, and fix the fence, and by the way you are such good neighbours, they might listen to the revese psychology and do as you request.
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The dog isn't starving, i have said about 10 times now what i plan to do and im thinking of my animals first. Cruel ? maybe .
 
Christ on a bike. Read the first couple pages of this thread yesterday and the last couple just now - missed out the bit in the middle when all hell appears to have broken loose.

TB - Hello! I'm a long time lurker and follower of the Tessy and Dolly threads!

I think you are doing the right thing. Yes, it sounds like something does need to be done. If and when you feel safe to do it without endangering yourself, your horses or your home then do so. Until then you have hopefully stopped the dog getting through to the horses who are your primary concern.

To those saying TB is wrong for not instantly reporting it - yes the dog isn't in the best of situations, yes it would be lovely if it could be 'rescued' and everyone live happily ever after, yes in an ideal world everyone would always report cruelty. But, as harsh as it sounds the dog isn't going to keel over from being tied up outside for a few more weeks and if that is the only obvious signs of neglect then the RSPCA are not going to seize the dog unless it is of pitbull type at which point it would be PTS (yes, arguably a better fate than it might otherwise endure). The likelihood is TB and the dog end up in pretty much the same position except that now she has angry neighbors with an ax to grind.

Sorry for sticking my oar in, but really didn't like the guilt trip people seemed to be laying on a young girl.
 
Hi Tessybear,
I'm more of a lurker and have enjoyed your threads. You sound very sensible :) I too would have been furious if my horse was nearly attacked by a dog and I'm sure I would have been less measured with my response! You have been very reasoned in your thinking and I admire that. Personally I do not understand why anyone would want to own a bull breed of dog. I particularly dislike staffies after witnessing many attacks on horses and other animals through the years - anyway I digress.
I think you acted appropriately and with your family/horses best interests at heart.
Ignore the other unhelpful comments - what other people say they would do and what they would actually do (faced with the same circumstances) are often very different. You have a sensible plan- stick to it.
 
Mozzie said:
Christ on a bike. Read the first couple pages of this thread yesterday and the last couple just now - missed out the bit in the middle when all hell appears to have broken loose.

TB - Hello! I'm a long time lurker and follower of the Tessy and Dolly threads!

I think you are doing the right thing. Yes, it sounds like something does need to be done. If and when you feel safe to do it without endangering yourself, your horses or your home then do so. Until then you have hopefully stopped the dog getting through to the horses who are your primary concern.

To those saying TB is wrong for not instantly reporting it - yes the dog isn't in the best of situations, yes it would be lovely if it could be 'rescued' and everyone live happily ever after, yes in an ideal world everyone would always report cruelty. But, as harsh as it sounds the dog isn't going to keel over from being tied up outside for a few more weeks and if that is the only obvious signs of neglect then the RSPCA are not going to seize the dog unless it is of pitbull type at which point it would be PTS (yes, arguably a better fate than it might otherwise endure). The likelihood is TB and the dog end up in pretty much the same position except that now she has angry neighbors with an ax to grind.

Sorry for sticking my oar in, but really didn't like the guilt trip people seemed to be laying on a young girl.
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This is the most sensible reply on this thread..!!!!!
 
Evie91 said:
Hi Tessybear,
I'm more of a lurker and have enjoyed your threads. You sound very sensible :) I too would have been furious if my horse was nearly attacked by a dog and I'm sure I would have been less measured with my response! You have been very reasoned in your thinking and I admire that. Personally I do not understand why anyone would want to own a bull breed of dog. I particularly dislike staffies after witnessing many attacks on horses and other animals through the years - anyway I digress.
I think you acted appropriately and with your family/horses best interests at heart.
Ignore the other unhelpful comments - what other people say they would do and what they would actually do (faced with the same circumstances) are often very different. You have a sensible plan- stick to it.
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Ah the magic of pure common sense. :D
 
Evie91 said:
Hi Tessybear,
I'm more of a lurker and have enjoyed your threads. You sound very sensible :) I too would have been furious if my horse was nearly attacked by a dog and I'm sure I would have been less measured with my response! You have been very reasoned in your thinking and I admire that. Personally I do not understand why anyone would want to own a bull breed of dog. I particularly dislike staffies after witnessing many attacks on horses and other animals through the years - anyway I digress.
I think you acted appropriately and with your family/horses best interests at heart.
Ignore the other unhelpful comments - what other people say they would do and what they would actually do (faced with the same circumstances) are often very different. You have a sensible plan- stick to it.
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This in Spaids ^^^ I would do the same and would not put my family or animals at risk from these kind of people.
It's hard but report them in a few weeks once the dust has settled.
Don't under any circumstances do anything to out your wellbeing at risk.
 
Mozzie said:
Christ on a bike. Read the first couple pages of this thread yesterday and the last couple just now - missed out the bit in the middle when all hell appears to have broken loose.

TB - Hello! I'm a long time lurker and follower of the Tessy and Dolly threads!

I think you are doing the right thing. Yes, it sounds like something does need to be done. If and when you feel safe to do it without endangering yourself, your horses or your home then do so. Until then you have hopefully stopped the dog getting through to the horses who are your primary concern.

To those saying TB is wrong for not instantly reporting it - yes the dog isn't in the best of situations, yes it would be lovely if it could be 'rescued' and everyone live happily ever after, yes in an ideal world everyone would always report cruelty. But, as harsh as it sounds the dog isn't going to keel over from being tied up outside for a few more weeks and if that is the only obvious signs of neglect then the RSPCA are not going to seize the dog unless it is of pitbull type at which point it would be PTS (yes, arguably a better fate than it might otherwise endure). The likelihood is TB and the dog end up in pretty much the same position except that now she has angry neighbors with an ax to grind.

Sorry for sticking my oar in, but really didn't like the guilt trip people seemed to be laying on a young girl.
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The RSPCA do not seize any animal, they do not have any powers to. The police do it for them. They also do not get involved with the seizure of dogs which are banned breeds, simply because they are banned breeds. That is a police matter.
 
im amazed how this thread turned....

to those who 'would report immediately'....you would risk your horse? home? family? over 1 dog?
we all know what horrid things people have done to horses over the past few years
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...t-horse-face-20-inch-bolt-arrow-CROSSBOW.html
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Sat...ath-Dartmoor/story-19569830-detail/story.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...omach-slit-open-ANOTHER-sadistic-killing.html

with what lenghts people go to now i think anyone reporting anything is quite brave....... tb may end up with a glassed horse and a house broken into...... so i think it very wise to bide your time and wait a while before reporting...dog isnt on deaths door is it?
 
God, people on this thread have been pathetic.

Nice how the good samaritans all stepped in willing to help!


It makes prefect sense to me to be concerned about your own horse's safety and to let a dog stay outside rather than report it and have two horses slashed or whatever. It's not Abbie who is abusing the dog and it's not her responsibility, the horses are her responsibility. If it is really really awful someone will report it sooner or later but as Abbie has already said it's not awful. Risks of reporting seem oh just a little bit higher than the benefits.

On horsey threads like this (about tethering etc) people are quick to pipe up and accuse people of being interfering busybodies and say reporting it will do nothing. Now someone is doing this but about a dog and all hell breaks loose.
 
You are certainly not cruel and you are doing the right thing

One of the posters trying to guilt trip you commented something like 'if these people are as bad as you say they are they wont have the brains to work out who reported them...'

well, im afraid she's wrong. Just because they may not be educated and may seem 'chavvy' does not mean they're thick.
Ofcourse if you have an altercation with a neighbor over an animal and low and behold, with in a week you receive a visit from the animal authorities/charities/dog warden with a complaint about that animal who would your first suspect be?

Tess, i totally agree with you. You,. your animals safety and the fact you have to live next to these people means you really dont want them to have a reason to hold a grudge. It could get nasty. They might even enjoy finding ways to get back at you. They dont exactly sound delightful little boy scouts.

Leave it a month. Please dont do it any soon. Its still late summer, the dog will be ok for the time being. Its not ideal,. but neither is having to live next to low lives. Im more worried about you.
 
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lula said:
You are certainly not cruel and you are doing the right thing

One of the posters trying to guilt trip you commented something like 'if these people are as bad as you say they are they wont have the brains to work out who reported them...'

well, im afraid she's wrong. Just because they may not be educated and may seem 'chavvy' does not mean they're thick.
Ofcourse if you have an altercation with a neighbor over an animal and low and behold, with in a week you receive a visit from the animal authorities/charities/dog warden with a complaint about that animal who would your first suspect be?

Tess, i totally agree with you. You,. your animals safety and the fact you have to live next to these people means you really dont want them to have a reason to hold a grudge. It could get nasty. They might even enjoy finding ways to get back at you. They dont exactly sound delightful little boy scouts.

Leave it a month. Please dont do it any soon. Its still late summer, the dog will be ok for the time being. Its not ideal,. but neither is having to live next to low lives. Im more worried about you.
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This this this ^^^
 
Mozzie said:
Christ on a bike. Read the first couple pages of this thread yesterday and the last couple just now - missed out the bit in the middle when all hell appears to have broken loose.

TB - Hello! I'm a long time lurker and follower of the Tessy and Dolly threads!

I think you are doing the right thing. Yes, it sounds like something does need to be done. If and when you feel safe to do it without endangering yourself, your horses or your home then do so. Until then you have hopefully stopped the dog getting through to the horses who are your primary concern.

To those saying TB is wrong for not instantly reporting it - yes the dog isn't in the best of situations, yes it would be lovely if it could be 'rescued' and everyone live happily ever after, yes in an ideal world everyone would always report cruelty. But, as harsh as it sounds the dog isn't going to keel over from being tied up outside for a few more weeks and if that is the only obvious signs of neglect then the RSPCA are not going to seize the dog unless it is of pitbull type at which point it would be PTS (yes, arguably a better fate than it might otherwise endure). The likelihood is TB and the dog end up in pretty much the same position except that now she has angry neighbors with an ax to grind.

Sorry for sticking my oar in, but really didn't like the guilt trip people seemed to be laying on a young girl.
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All of this ^^^ with added cherries on top. One of the most sensible replies on this thread.

It's a tough situation to be in and you need to look out for yourself, and your animals first.
 
Oh Crikey, really don't like tone of this thread and I am a massive Stafford fan.
Tessy..staffies can grey out quite late, my older bitches didnt show any till they were nearly 12.

Best idea? Put your own safety and that of you and yours first. I think a call to Norma Vann could well be helpful though as she may well be able to give you some advice and help, she is a very nice and pragmatic lady. The dog will not automatically kill your neightbours elderly dog if it met it.,.thats not a given. None of mine would.

I actually think they might well get bored of the dog so would actually take the stance of "if ever you find it too much, let me know and I will try to help rehome..."
 
Evie91 people own bull breeds and Staffordshire bull terriers in particular as they are extremely loyal and affectionate. Try not to generalise so much in future.
 
Before i take a short leave, the dog has tried to attack a neighbours dog and had to be fended off with a metal pole, action is being taken now... meaning the safety of all involved that is all i will say for now not keen on putting to much on an open forum :)
 
Tessybear, don't leave. I hope the neighbours dog is ok.

Just ignore all the morons that have been on this thread. It's amazing how some people's senses and manners leave them when they start typing. Eejits.

Rise above it, they are not worth the air.
 
I would suggest that you erect a second inner dog proof fence to prevent the dog concerned from getting in to you or your neighbours property. Use something like Equi-fencing which is a tight form of sheep fencing and ensure it goes about 6" in to the ground to avoid the dog trying to burrow under it.
 
Oh dear, poor dog to be owned by them. Worrying and a powerful dog. RSPCA as dog has no shelter but they will guess who dob them in. Sound a charming family....oh dear, hopefully winter in country will change their minds and they will sell up.
 
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