[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by misslissa

I agree that it dose need to be done because some reports are true im just annoyed and upset because i know my dogs are taken care of and i really think it was a neighbor trying to get back at me she also called city code on the old man across the street because his front porch was sagging and it was a violation of some thing or another they decided his porch was fine

Don't get me wrong, I would be upset too . Be sure to tell the shelter representative of what you suspect of this neighbor, and that you think she may be a "repeat reporter" of false animal issues - the Animal Control Officer will add this to the report. Make sure you give the neighbor's address/name. If this person/neighbor is wasting resources of your local shelter, they may be able to flag her name/address/phone number when she calls in the future if/when she makes false reports.

Originally Posted by lilroxy

I wouldn't get mean and nasty with them, but I wouldn't be a pushover either. You are protected by the Bill of Rights:

I'd show the them all the paperwork they request, the food you have on site and give them your Vets info, but they wouldn't get passed my front door without a warrant.

I respect your opinion...but I'm not really understanding the posts like this on this thread. So, it seems on this board we all want to protect animals -- but when a local shelter is following up on something -- they should have a warrant? What if animals were dying or being abused? There is time for that?

Your local shelters are there to protect animals from potential abuse . If a person has nothing to hide, why put up roadblocks for people who are trying to do their job? These local Animal Officers see horrible things day in/day out - it is such a tough job to witness what they see. So, I just think it's sad to see people encouraging others to make their job even tougher . Sorry, just had to say this - as I've met/interacted w/ these officers (thru animals I've found here in Phoenix) and have the utmost respect for what they go through.

Originally Posted by cathys

Please don't get upset with them, there only doing what is right. They have to check out every complaint. Some people just can't live without drama, if I were you I would welcome these people to do there job, show them you are not hiding anything. Then when this person calls again they will know that it is a false claim and they will take action against her. Your doing everything right and now there will be a record of that. Hang in there, Im sorry your upset, but you have the law on your side.

Exactly.