My next door neighbor has a male lab who was born on the same day as Harley (not from the same litter) - I have posted pics of them on here before. As little pups they have always played together most weeks, up until about 9/10 months ago. The neighbours are a young couple and they fell pregnant and had a baby 5 months ago. They stopped Dex coming over as they said he needed to not run around like a loony and needed to calm down before the baby was born. Not a problem. Basically since they have had the baby, Dex spends a lot of time in the garden and will often being whining and barking to be let in for up to 30 mins. He will sit by the side door which is opposite our side door in our kitchen, and be there in all weathers. A few times I have text next door to ask if he can come and play with Harley and both times they have said yes as they are busy with the baby. I know he gets walked twice a week as they we use the same dog walker. Apart from that they don't go out much, or if they do its 10 mins around the block. I have offered to take him out with me, they have declined saying he now has arthritis and cannot be walked for more than 10 mins or he whines. I just feel so sad for him as he's only 2 and a half Sorry, just needed to rant as I'm getting so frustrated and when I do mention in passing about him being locked out, they laugh and say he's ok, he's used to it
Oh dear, what a shame. That must be really difficult for you. At least you seem to have a good relationship with them. It seems odd that he can't walk for any more than 10mins. I would wonder if there is another reason he whines. You can only offer to help as you have done so. I would be itching to ask the dog walker for more information. Sadly it sounds like a typical candidate for the re-homing sites
Ah this makes sad reading doesn't it?A new baby brings a big change to everyones lives so sad that Dex's life seems to have changed so much for the worse.Sounds like he and Harley had some energetic playtimes but young labs would!A good run around on their doorstep would help him burn off a bit of energy.Sounds like his health isn't great,being left outside this time of year won't help him at all.......Like you Ternaya,I'd find this so hard to witness.......
Oh what a terrible shame for poor Dex , so sad when life changes and they don't understand why , good for you for trying , just feel so sad for such a young dog too
Wish I had some words of wisdom to help .He sounds a very sad boy, relegated to the garden in all weathers it's hardly surprising he whines. If he has arthritis medication would quickly help so he could exercise for alot more than 10 minutes. Sounds a bit of an excuse to me
I'm sorry for you Ternaya, I struggle a lot witnessing neglect and I have reported people for it but when they are next door neighbours it makes it really difficult. It's so very sad for such a young dog to be ignored and stuck in the garden arthritis or not he should be walked and if they won't accept your kind offer to take him there's not a whole lot you can do but keep a careful watch on the situation. I agree it sounds like an excuse. It won't be long until he is dumped in a rescue centre which may well be the best option for him. I don't understand why some people just don't wait until the time is right in their lives to get a dog, having a baby is no excuse not to keep doing the very best for your dog. xx
So sad. The dog's life could be made so much better if they allowed you to take him out. Surely if he has arthritis, being shut out in the cold will only make it worse; poor dog.
You've done all you can just keep and eye on him. Its all you can do. They hopefully will come to the conclusion he needs more than they can give and do the right thing for him. I don't buy the arthritis thing, sure you don't either. its just so hard to see a dog not being appreciated and neglected.
You've done all you can just keep and eye on him. Its all you can do. They hopefully will come to the conclusion he needs more than they can give and do the right thing for him. I don't buy the arthritis thing, sure you don't either. its just so hard to see a dog not being appreciated and neglected.
Aw poor boy. It's so hard to sit a watch something like this - just before we moved back in December the people that lived over the back of us got two dogs. They were shut outside constantly and we're always whining and crying. They were lurcher types so with very thin coats and the weather was getting really cold around then too. Eventually I put a complaint in to the RSPCA as they were being left outside in the garden with no shelter when it was minus temperatures overnight. A few days later the dogs disappeared so I can only assume they were rehomed. As others have said you can only offer to help as you have been doing. I can understand if you don't want to rock the boat as it sounds like you have previously got on really well with these neighbours but you can do an anonymous complaint to the RSPCA - say the dog gets left out in bad weather and seems distressed. They should at least send someone round to have a chat with the owners. It might be that they are struggling to care for him with a new baby and don't know where to turn for help.
