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Originally Posted by mommyofsophie  I actually get nauseated because I get so stressed out about it. :-( And I have this irrational fear that the snotty neighbor (who has been incredibly hateful about all of this) is going to leave poison on the ground for Sophie or something. I know, irrational, but I'm worried. Last night I was online reading about debarking risks/potential benefits and I came across a Sheltie rescue site that had photos of dogs that had been terrorized by neighbors for their barking. One dog had oven cleaner sprayed down his throat (causing massive internal damage and loss of his teeth). Another had its snout wrapped shut with barbed wire! Another had its throat slit (luckily it survived). I shouldn't have looked at that site! I've asked to move locations within my apt. complex and I'm looking into home rentals, but the barking will go with Sophie at this point. |
I'm so sorry for you.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
The stories about the Shelties are so sad and cruel. You have every right to be concerned about your neighbors. One of my neighbors suggested with all seriousness that I rubber band my dogs' mouths shut while I walk them. If I were foolish enough to do such a thing, it would cause their deaths because they wouldn't be able to pant.
Can you send your neighbors a cordial note indicating that you are working as fast as you can to find a solution?