What would you do?

[dollydoodle]

Seems the dog's been alone at least a full day at this point so I hope there's water.
Oh, the drama of YTalk!

[jeane]

I would definitely call the animal control officer and report it.

[dalady25]

I am just now seeing this post. I would not hesitate to call the police---no matter what DH said. What's the situation now?

[Princes mom]

I am not afraid to take any action!!! I choose 7p in case they had been home, and were now at work. I too am an "expert" at noticing things that may seem dangerous. A child was not involved. I don't know who the owner is. PLEASE reread what I posted. I've only met the child, and I don't know if she lives there, or was visiting. Just for the record, I am NOT afraid to take action!!! If you knew me, that would be a "no-brainer"!
This post was for lynzy and pstinard.

[Princes mom]

Thanks everyone. When Ian and I returned from the park, my neighbors windows were open, so someone must have come home. Glad that's over. This thread seemed to be going downhill fast. Not with all, just a couple. I wish people would read the entire transcript before becoming judgmental!!

[kjc]

I think the police would have checked while they were inside that the dog had food and water, and they would have gotten AC involved if not.... Glad this ended well! Maybe they had a family emergency and had to leave abruptly.... IDK.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I am not afraid to take any action!!! I choose 7p in case they had been home, and were now at work. I too am an "expert" at noticing things that may seem dangerous. A child was not involved. I don't know who the owner is. PLEASE reread what I posted. I've only met the child, and I don't know if she lives there, or was visiting. Just for the record, I am NOT afraid to take action!!! If you knew me, that would be a "no-brainer"!
This post was for lynzy and pstinard.

No disrespect meant. You asked for opinions, and we gave them. I'm glad the situation was resolved safely.

[Yorkiemom1]

OMG! My imagination would already have gone into high overdrive! I would have gone straight home, after seeing the front door open and not able to close it and the little dog coming and going at will, and called the police right then. That kind of thing doesnt happen around here......most people are scared of being robbed and doors are closed and locked.....usually have burgler bars on all windows and across the front door.....if you stumble on a front door that is ajar, and wont close and no one answers inside.....no, call the police!!!!!!!!!! Those neighbors will come home and everything but wall outlets will be gone!!!!!

[wemple2]

Well, I'm glad you made the call, the police did a check on the situation...and got the door closed with the yorkie at least safe inside. The owners have returned...so we can call it a wrap now. All is good with the world.

[sandy simpson]

Please call. That is not a safe situation and I would definitely call the police and let them handle it from there. I do not like dogs running loose. That Yorkie could get hit by a car or be coyote bait. Is he eating? Is someone home to feed him? I would call. Do the right thing and call.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by sandy simpson

Please call. That is not a safe situation and I would definitely call the police and let them handle it from there. I do not like dogs running loose. That Yorkie could get hit by a car or be coyote bait. Is he eating? Is someone home to feed him? I would call. Do the right thing and call.

According to the OP, the people came home earlier today, so this situation was resolved.

[lynzy420]

Good night Johnboy!!!

[The 4 M]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Thanks everyone. When Ian and I returned from the park, my neighbors windows were open, so someone must have come home. Glad that's over. This thread seemed to be going downhill fast. Not with all, just a couple. I wish people would read the entire transcript before becoming judgmental!!

Too true, people often don't read fully and make comments, you did all you could and more it's difficult when you don't want to cause trouble between neighbours and don't fully know the situation, I take the roll on here to take the good, kind advice and ignore the rest

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by The 4 M

Too true, people often don't read fully and make comments, you did all you could and more it's difficult when you don't want to cause trouble between neighbours and don't fully know the situation, I take the roll on here to take the good, kind advice and ignore the rest

Thank you

[TxVicki]

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.

UMMM If you read, you will see that she did call the police and they did come and do a home check.