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sweetr72 · 07-11-2007, 06:23 PM

Guys I am so upset right now...mostly with myself!!

As you may or may not know I have 5 dogs...

Tonight my neighbour came over to complain about the barking of my dogs...not only outside but inside also...yes they do bark outside and yes they do bark outside...NOT excessively but YES they do bark...this I can possibly stop with bark collars...but what I cant control is the fact that in my municipality I can only have two dogs!!!!

I DID know this but my own greed and love for dogs has gotten me in over my head...

Sadie our Boykin Spaniel came with my common law husband...she is 6 years old and we cant possibly part with her...at least he wont!! She is a loud barker when someone passes by but sweet as a teddy bear..

Darla our yorkie/bichon is 1 1/2 years old...very timid...VERY yappy...but very much my daughters best friend...

Reece MY BABY BOY...I dont have anything else to say about that...he stays!!

Gracie our 4 month old Shih Tzu is going to my very best friend in the world...Im very happy and secure about that decision..

The hardest part...Soleil...our newest baby...Reece's darling little sister...so young I know..easy to rehome...but my god...I just cant do it...she is so beautiful..so loving..already my life..

Darla I could part with...she isnt attached to anyone but my daughter...but how do I pull her apart from her dog?? I cant take away my husbands best bud of 6 years...Reece is my son..

She hasnt called the police yet (my neighbour) but the barking HAS to stop she said....so we will get bark collars immediately...but she has consulted the police to see if she has a leg to stand on...they told her she has TWO legs to stand on...the noise...and the amount of dogs...she only thinks we have THREE!!

I am a TOTAL idiot for breaking the law...my stupid heart what was I thinking?? Even if I keep them quiet...who knows if and when animal control will show up and take them from me...leaving me with quick decisions to make..

Im going to call the municipality and see if we can get away with claiming the two dogs as my common laws and two as mine...and tell them he is a border...we are new to this town and no one really knows if we are a couple or just roomates for that matter..

I only have the one neighbour and the noise is very minimal...they just do not go on and on and on...I couldnt stand that myself...but the law is the law is the law...my heart is breaking right now...and today is my birthday...I just dont know what to do or where to turn...I am banging my head against the wall trying to figure this out...

Sorry for the extremely long post...I am just soooo very upset...how could I have done this to my babies...I cant imagine them having to leave us...what would they do?? What would I do??

Dawn

reeses · 07-11-2007, 06:32 PM

Goodluck with everything! I would definitely try for the 2 are yours and 2 your "roommate's". Let us know what you find out! Goodluck! I know it would kill me to have to decide who to find new homes for. Shoot I would probably rather try to move somewhere else. Lol!

Ozzie'sperson · 07-11-2007, 06:34 PM

Oh, Dawn, I am so sorry to hear this. Is there someone in your family who could take one of the other dogs? You might be able to get away with having THREE, one being much easier to conceal than three!

If not, can you possibly move? I know that's drastic, but if you would have to let your babies go otherwise ...

Sorry I don't have any good answers for you. And it really sucks that this all comes down on your birthday. That just shouldn't be allowed!!!!!

I pray that a special present comes your way in the form of a really good solution!

cariblonde · 07-11-2007, 06:35 PM

im so sorry hon, that would be a very hard decision but I'm sure you will make the righ one so best of luck and also:

bigbdaypa ...........:

Gracie2006 · 07-11-2007, 06:35 PM

Have you considered trying to get a kennel license/permit?

cariblonde · 07-11-2007, 06:36 PM

sorry that thing at the end was supposed to be

TinyBit · 07-11-2007, 06:40 PM

I'm with the finding a new place to live. Maybe in the country. I live in the country and no-one will tell me how many babies to have.

Monday · 07-11-2007, 06:41 PM

I wish you did not have to make this decision ... I was not aware that any town could put a limit on how many dogs you can own. I guess I am going to stop at 2.

I wish you the best ... it is too sad to even think about.

BTW, happy birthday!

SJK1113 · 07-11-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Have you considered trying to get a kennel license/permit?

That's exactly what I was going to suggest.

I also wanted to say Happy Birthday!

MyFairLacy · 07-11-2007, 06:49 PM

Two is such a small limit! Here it is 4 dogs/cats per household which i think is retarded (one of the reasons I don't register my pets). I know here you can apply for a kennel permit and its easy to get. I think they just check out where the dogs live and make sure they have proper food and water and all and you pay a fee for the liscense. I think AC needs to stop worrying about those that have a couple extra dogs and start looking at those that aren't even taking care of the ONE they have properly. I'm sure there are ways to get around the law... Maybe you can talk to that neighbor and tell her how important your dogs are and how they are a big part of your family. Tell her you are working on the barking starting immediately and to please give you some time to work on it. I agree that I would move before rehoming them. I hope it works out for you. I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Some laws are so retarded! It just pisses me off that they worry so much about things like this when there are dogs dying from neglect every day. Why don't they put a little more effort into seizing those dogs and saving them than take away cared-for dogs?

pepe mint · 07-11-2007, 06:50 PM

oye...i might have to move. i know that is crazy sounding but i couldn't live anywhere like that.

i think the licensing/permit thing is a great idea. heck, i would try it.

is it just your town or are the surrounding areas like that too??? i have rental property here in nashville if you need a place to move to...we don't have a limit on the #of dogs

good luck sweetie. let us know how things go. and try to enjoy your birthday!!!

reeses · 07-11-2007, 07:23 PM

Oh yea...

Goodluck with everything...Ill pray for you!

sweetr72 · 07-11-2007, 07:56 PM

Thanks for all your support guys...I talked to my husband at work and have been scouring online for ideas...tomorrow we get bark collars...then we deal with animal control IF the time comes...he told me not to worry about it so much unless I have to..out of sight out of mind...I hope..

I have been researching about a kennel licence and if I am reading it right..to have a kennel I must be OUT of town and have purebred or working dogs...I have thought about trying to get them through a therapy dog type thing..that would qualify them as working dogs would it not??

I can not possibly move at this time...we just moved here in October and I live in a small town of 900...not too many possible moves available at this time...also if Im reading right...the law is the same in our county and I cannot possibly leave the county as we work here and my kids go to school here..

I am going to try and not worry about it until I have too..thanks for the birthday wishes I truly appreciate your support...I knew I could rely on you for help and ideas..

Dawn

Gracie2006 · 07-11-2007, 08:01 PM

For now I think watch and wait is the best plan. And if AC comes around, how will they know which dogs are yours and which ones you are watching? Hey, how about get a license for a doggy day care? What is involved with that? We will get you through this. Where I live, there is an ordinance of 3 animals per household. No one abides by it. I have 5. They are all indoor and quiet as mice. Only 3 are licensed. In the eyes of the county, I am legal. I take four to the same vet. They have never said a thing. The other goes elsewhere. I think as long as I take care of them, who is to complain?

sweetr72 · 07-11-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

For now I think watch and wait is the best plan. And if AC comes around, how will they know which dogs are yours and which ones you are watching? Hey, how about get a license for a doggy day care? What is involved with that? We will get you through this. Where I live, there is an ordinance of 3 animals per household. No one abides by it. I have 5. They are all indoor and quiet as mice. Only 3 are licensed. In the eyes of the county, I am legal. I take four to the same vet. They have never said a thing. The other goes elsewhere. I think as long as I take care of them, who is to complain?

Doggy day care laws state you can have two of your own dogs PLUS such and such (i forget the number of other peoples dogs)...so the same idea..I thought the same thing but I will call the municipality and find out as much more as I possibly can tomorrow...I think as long as I can keep them quiet all will be forgetten (I hope) and I hate to have to put bark collars on them at all but if thats what it takes to quiet them down and to keep them...I will...anyone have any recommendations on bark collars?? I will do a search here on YT for past discussions...HUGS to everyone!!

Dawn

07-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#1
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Im crying my eyes out..stupid me!! Guys I am so upset right now...mostly with myself!! As you may or may not know I have 5 dogs... Tonight my neighbour came over to complain about the barking of my dogs...not only outside but inside also...yes they do bark outside and yes they do bark outside...NOT excessively but YES they do bark...this I can possibly stop with bark collars...but what I cant control is the fact that in my municipality I can only have two dogs!!!! I DID know this but my own greed and love for dogs has gotten me in over my head... Sadie our Boykin Spaniel came with my common law husband...she is 6 years old and we cant possibly part with her...at least he wont!! She is a loud barker when someone passes by but sweet as a teddy bear.. Darla our yorkie/bichon is 1 1/2 years old...very timid...VERY yappy...but very much my daughters best friend... Reece MY BABY BOY...I dont have anything else to say about that...he stays!! Gracie our 4 month old Shih Tzu is going to my very best friend in the world...Im very happy and secure about that decision.. The hardest part...Soleil...our newest baby...Reece's darling little sister...so young I know..easy to rehome...but my god...I just cant do it...she is so beautiful..so loving..already my life.. Darla I could part with...she isnt attached to anyone but my daughter...but how do I pull her apart from her dog?? I cant take away my husbands best bud of 6 years...Reece is my son.. She hasnt called the police yet (my neighbour) but the barking HAS to stop she said....so we will get bark collars immediately...but she has consulted the police to see if she has a leg to stand on...they told her she has TWO legs to stand on...the noise...and the amount of dogs...she only thinks we have THREE!! I am a TOTAL idiot for breaking the law...my stupid heart what was I thinking?? Even if I keep them quiet...who knows if and when animal control will show up and take them from me...leaving me with quick decisions to make.. Im going to call the municipality and see if we can get away with claiming the two dogs as my common laws and two as mine...and tell them he is a border...we are new to this town and no one really knows if we are a couple or just roomates for that matter.. I only have the one neighbour and the noise is very minimal...they just do not go on and on and on...I couldnt stand that myself...but the law is the law is the law...my heart is breaking right now...and today is my birthday...I just dont know what to do or where to turn...I am banging my head against the wall trying to figure this out... Sorry for the extremely long post...I am just soooo very upset...how could I have done this to my babies...I cant imagine them having to leave us...what would they do?? What would I do?? Dawn

07-11-2007, 06:34 PM	#3
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Oh, Dawn, I am so sorry to hear this. Is there someone in your family who could take one of the other dogs? You might be able to get away with having THREE, one being much easier to conceal than three! If not, can you possibly move? I know that's drastic, but if you would have to let your babies go otherwise ... Sorry I don't have any good answers for you. And it really sucks that this all comes down on your birthday. That just shouldn't be allowed!!!!! I pray that a special present comes your way in the form of a really good solution! __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

07-11-2007, 06:35 PM	#4
cariblonde Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,585	im so sorry hon, that would be a very hard decision but I'm sure you will make the righ one so best of luck and also: bigbdaypa ...........: __________________ Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club and in the end, its not the years in your life that count but the life in your years.... Abraham Lincoln

07-11-2007, 06:35 PM	#5
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Have you considered trying to get a kennel license/permit? __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

07-11-2007, 06:36 PM	#6
cariblonde Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,585	sorry that thing at the end was supposed to be __________________ Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club and in the end, its not the years in your life that count but the life in your years.... Abraham Lincoln

07-11-2007, 06:32 PM	#2
reeses My Lil Man! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,703 Blog Entries: 2	Goodluck with everything! I would definitely try for the 2 are yours and 2 your "roommate's". Let us know what you find out! Goodluck! I know it would kill me to have to decide who to find new homes for. Shoot I would probably rather try to move somewhere else. Lol!

07-11-2007, 06:40 PM	#7
TinyBit It's a Yorkie Thing Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walton KS Posts: 1,529 Blog Entries: 1	I'm with the finding a new place to live. Maybe in the country. I live in the country and no-one will tell me how many babies to have. __________________ Loving Gizmo, Teddy, Duchess,and Faith : In Memory of My Duke of York 7-24-06 ~6-21-07 and Victorian Lacie Pearl 3-1-07 ~ 4-22-11

07-11-2007, 06:41 PM	#8
Monday AND Friday also! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,371	I wish you did not have to make this decision ... I was not aware that any town could put a limit on how many dogs you can own. I guess I am going to stop at 2. I wish you the best ... it is too sad to even think about. BTW, happy birthday! __________________ Like dogs, we should sniff butts, not kiss them. Dogs have more friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. http://music.clevver.com/video/25815...ersion-300.php

07-11-2007, 06:49 PM	#10
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Two is such a small limit! Here it is 4 dogs/cats per household which i think is retarded (one of the reasons I don't register my pets). I know here you can apply for a kennel permit and its easy to get. I think they just check out where the dogs live and make sure they have proper food and water and all and you pay a fee for the liscense. I think AC needs to stop worrying about those that have a couple extra dogs and start looking at those that aren't even taking care of the ONE they have properly. I'm sure there are ways to get around the law... Maybe you can talk to that neighbor and tell her how important your dogs are and how they are a big part of your family. Tell her you are working on the barking starting immediately and to please give you some time to work on it. I agree that I would move before rehoming them. I hope it works out for you. I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Some laws are so retarded! It just pisses me off that they worry so much about things like this when there are dogs dying from neglect every day. Why don't they put a little more effort into seizing those dogs and saving them than take away cared-for dogs? __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

07-11-2007, 06:50 PM	#11
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	oye...i might have to move. i know that is crazy sounding but i couldn't live anywhere like that. i think the licensing/permit thing is a great idea. heck, i would try it. is it just your town or are the surrounding areas like that too??? i have rental property here in nashville if you need a place to move to...we don't have a limit on the #of dogs good luck sweetie. let us know how things go. and try to enjoy your birthday!!! __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

07-11-2007, 07:23 PM	#12
reeses My Lil Man! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,703 Blog Entries: 2	Oh yea... Goodluck with everything...Ill pray for you!

07-11-2007, 07:56 PM	#13
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Thanks for all your support guys...I talked to my husband at work and have been scouring online for ideas...tomorrow we get bark collars...then we deal with animal control IF the time comes...he told me not to worry about it so much unless I have to..out of sight out of mind...I hope.. I have been researching about a kennel licence and if I am reading it right..to have a kennel I must be OUT of town and have purebred or working dogs...I have thought about trying to get them through a therapy dog type thing..that would qualify them as working dogs would it not?? I can not possibly move at this time...we just moved here in October and I live in a small town of 900...not too many possible moves available at this time...also if Im reading right...the law is the same in our county and I cannot possibly leave the county as we work here and my kids go to school here.. I am going to try and not worry about it until I have too..thanks for the birthday wishes I truly appreciate your support...I knew I could rely on you for help and ideas.. Dawn

07-11-2007, 08:01 PM	#14
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	For now I think watch and wait is the best plan. And if AC comes around, how will they know which dogs are yours and which ones you are watching? Hey, how about get a license for a doggy day care? What is involved with that? We will get you through this. Where I live, there is an ordinance of 3 animals per household. No one abides by it. I have 5. They are all indoor and quiet as mice. Only 3 are licensed. In the eyes of the county, I am legal. I take four to the same vet. They have never said a thing. The other goes elsewhere. I think as long as I take care of them, who is to complain? __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.