stupid neighbor! VENT

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

A couple of doors down, they got a puppy last year. He's not quite a year old. He's very energetic and knows his way to our porch - he's trying to get closer to our dog who is inside looking at at him. BTW, we're inner-city, on a quiet side street with little traffic.

Three young kids are trying to catch the dog without success. So me, being nice, I go out and capture the dog. He's wiry to say the least and doesn't come while tugging his collar so I picked his wriggling body up and carried him home - where his owner is standing on the porch just watching this whole scene, not saying a word! I dropped the dog and Max ran back to my porch to continue his visit.

The daughter comes 'round front from the alley and he (the owner/father) then scolded her for not getting the dog's leash and further scolded another of the children to go get the dog. He didn't say a word, no thanking me for returning the dog, no apology, zippo.

Finally the son gets the dog and pulls him back home. And not nicely either. The daughter just gave me a look like she was sorry the situation wasn't better. He's always slipping out the front door and never seems to have a leash. Either keep the leash handy or put a gate across the porch to contain him.

We're not perfect, mind you. Our dog has slipped out the door and through the neighbor's front gate (the a big gap in our fence) a few times, but mostly he is leashed to go outside.

 

[frannn]

Their dog could have been hit by a car, or ran away forever. Its good that you did the right thing, regardless.

 

[Robinrs]

Some people...

Kris, I know the kind of person you are and you can just be glad that YOU did the right thing. As for the thanks from the jerky neighbor, will you accept mine?

Thank you! You could've saved that baby's life!

 

[Disney Doll]

I can't stand people who do not take proper care of a pet! If you don't want to care for a pet properly, then don't get one!

 

[pixiemomma]

I don't think a pet owner is irresponsible if their pet occasionally slips out the front door. If they let him out on purpose yes, but not if it is an accident.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Thanks Robinrs.

I don't think the owners are completely irresponsible with the dog. It is accidental that the dog slips out the front door, he is only a baby. But, they know he does it often that you would think they would keep a closer watch when they open/close the door.

It made me mad that he stood there watching the dog run around and failed to remove himself from his porch to retrieve the dog from my yard and porch. And then, to stand there while I deposited the animal on his walk and not say a word.

 

[mep319]

I agree..be glad you did the nice thing! By the way are you in Reading?? I'm in West Mont Co ...Royersford...just being nosey!

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Yes I am in Reading, originally from southern Berks County. My brother lives closer to you - outside of Pottstown- works somewhere near Royersford, but I forget where.

 

[pixiemomma]

Originally posted by iNTeNSeBLue98
Thanks Robinrs.

I don't think the owners are completely irresponsible with the dog. It is accidental that the dog slips out the front door, he is only a baby. But, they know he does it often that you would think they would keep a closer watch when they open/close the door.

It made me mad that he stood there watching the dog run around and failed to remove himself from his porch to retrieve the dog from my yard and porch. And then, to stand there while I deposited the animal on his walk and not say a word.

I wasn't directing that at you. I think it was very nice of you to help catch the puppy. Most people would have stood around and watched. I just thought the other posters were being harsh.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

No offense taken, by any of you. I just thought I'd add to my explanation. Wouldn't know the little got slipped out again later in the evening. At least he doesn't go far from home or towards the street.