What would you do?

[wemple2]

Make the call, it will do no harm...and a lot of good. If nothing else, the dog must be made safe. We all hope everything inside the home is ok...but you already know the dog is going in and out. Call the police.

[Bellabean]

Please call. Someone could be in real trouble!!!

[lillymae]

I agree, call the police. If you choose not to call the police you can get the door to stay closed by putting an old rag between the door & the door frame & shut the door HARD and it should stay closed. IF that does not work, use a bigger towel.

[Teddysmom76]

Definitely call, better safe than sorry! It's very strange I think.....

[Jacksmom052709]

I agree with the others - call or get the door to close but make sure the pup is inside the house.

[Princes mom]

I did call last nite about 9. (My hubby was asleep). I told them the whole story, and they felt that a well check was warranted. I waited down stairs (inside) and within a few minutes I saw the blue flashing lights. They went up the stairs, and saw that the door was open, a little. They went in with guns in hand. I could hear the Yorkie barking, so he was def inside. They came out within 10 minutes, struggled with the door, and left. I kept getting up all nite to check to see if a light was on. At about 4a, I saw the front porch light on. Hopefully it's not on a timer. There still isn't a car in the driveway. Their garage is full with stuff, so they are unable to park inside. I will be home most of the day, so Ian and I will be on watch patrol.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

All very valid points above. And of course the police must have a non emergency line. Usually the one for noise complaints and such. Must be a reason why the door doesn't click. I wonder why the child didn't answer you then you called at for someone?

No, it did't appear that anyone was home.

[chachi]

That is odd Im glad you called

[Fur babies mom]

I'm glad that you called also. Poor little one home all alone, hope he had food and water.

[LogansDaddy]

What a situation! I hope everyone is OK... you did the right thing by calling!

[sugarmamma]

I know you said you don't really know the family but how odd to leave a yorkie home alone over night! I hope the poor little guy has access to food and water and a place to potty!!!

I'm glad that you called! If nothing else we know nobody is hurt inside of the home. Were the police able to latch the door?

[pstinard]

If there is no food and water available, this is becoming an issue for animal control. If it were me, I would call the local humane society, explain the entire situation to them as you have to us, and ask them for advice.

[Princes mom]

I was wondering about the food and water issue, too. I still don't see a car there, but it looks as if the door is closed. If I don't see any people there by 7p, I will call animal control, and at that hour, their calls roll over to the police. I wish he had come to me. He would have had food, water, and a fun time with Ian. Their Yorkie is a little guy...about 4.5 pounds. This is the weirdest thing ever. I'm going to leave a note on their door with my name/phone number, and a brief explanation about yesterday. If the note is removed I'll know that someone has been there. It'll be place where they can see it, but not blow off.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

This is very concerning,and upsetting for me;however, my husband thinks that I should leave it alone. There is a non emergency number for the police here. I guess I could wait until in the morning to see if there is any change. We live in a small sub-division, and I guess my hubby doesn't want any problems. Hopefully, there will be a car in there driveway. Thanks for the advice.

This is 2013 a simple confidential call to the police to check on a child and a dog should be made. It is our responsibility as adults to take notice and aid any child/pup who could possibly, even a smidgen be in danger. I am a mandated reporter.

I am upset at the thought of you peaking out your window or door all day instead of making a simple call when there is any possiblity of a danger. Then news is filled all day with such things that "no one"noticed...etc.... I am not mad at you, I'm upset that people, human beings to day are still afraid to take action and help a child or a pup in danger.....why???? I just don't get it.

I would not hesitate for one single second to knock on the door, pound on the door, lay on my horn in the driveway...(all things I have done) if I didn't get an answer, I would call the police, period.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

This is 2013 a simple confidential call to the police to check on a child and a dog should be made. It is our responsibility as adults to take notice and aid any child/pup who could possibly, even a smidgen be in danger. I am a mandated reporter.

I am upset at the thought of you peaking out your window or door all day instead of making a simple call when there is any possiblity of a danger. Then news is filled all day with such things that "no one"noticed...etc.... I am not mad at you, I'm upset that people, human beings to day are still afraid to take action and help a child or a pup in danger.....why???? I just don't get it.

I would not hesitate for one single second to knock on the door, pound on the door, lay on my horn in the driveway...(all things I have done) if I didn't get an answer, I would call the police, period.

Listen to Lynzy, she's an expert. I would call animal control, but I would do it NOW, not wait until 7 PM--tell them everything you have seen and heard. When I saw a dog with a broken chain caught in a bush in a neighbor's yard, I didn't think twice about it. I called, and stood there and watched and waited (consoling the dog from a distance) until animal control came and rescued the dog. They assured me that they would find the dog's owner. In this case, you already know who the owner is, so calling animal control should be a no-brainer.