Start a journal with entries that record date and time and what he did and said and how you responded, (called police, etc), and how anyone you notified, responded. That is a diary and in Texas, a diary is admissable in court.

This has proven to be a most difficult, long drawn out day. It has felt like one roller coaster drop to another one all day. The police just left our house. They attempted to meet with the neighbor, but I guess he saw the police and took off for the hills. However, his history precedes him bc they were aware of his past and apparently he does has mental problems.

Since he threatened our life's the report was made out for terroristic threatening. We will have to meet with the prosecutor tomorrow or Tuesday depending when they complete the report.

You never know what will come along. A couple of days ago all was right in my little world and now this guy is driving us crazy. We will stay on top of this and pray all will go well for us, our babies and this man.

Have you guys thought of staying with relatives or checking into a hotel for the night with your pups? If you guys don't have weapons in the house it might be good to get away in case he comes and tries to kick your door in or something tonight. He sounds like he either doesn't have a good concept of reality or is extremely angry with nothing to lose. Either one is very dangerous. I'm going to be thinking of you guys all night.

I tend to agree with Yorkiefan, I would leave the house temporarily...better safe than sorry. I pray this comes to a happy ending for you soon. Hopefully he will get the help he obviously needs and will be out of your lives for good. Please stay safe...I pray.

It makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck to hear you say this. He was screaming out today during his rants that he had nothing to lose. However, I don't think he has grasp on reality either. I can't help but feel sorry for him....he seems so angry, confused and lost. At the same time I realize we have to be diligent in protecting ourselves, our girls and him.

We are planning to stay here tonight....prob not much sleep. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

What State are you in?

OK, but I honestly have to tell you an angry schizophrenic is so extremely dangerous. Maybe he's off his meds right now and that's why things are going so badly today. He might look at your house like it's a Nazi concentration camp or something the way he was ranting about the Jews and the lights and the fence and so on.

That's true, you never know what another person is thinking, has went through, their perceptions. It is quiet now and has been for awhile now. I am praying that all goes well tonight for us all. I pray this man will get the help he needs, it must be frightening to live that way. Thank you every one for all the advice and prayers. I ask that you also remember this man in your prayers. Blessings to all.

We just had something similar happen here in Houston....the mentally ill man became angry with his cousin who had taken him in and cared for him on many occasions....he threw a molotav cocktail into the apartment and destroyed 8 units in the complex. People lost pets and everything they owned...thank God, no one died in the incident.....

The key to introductions like we're talking about is, that you don't create a situation where your resident animals are threatened by the newcomer.
That's why I recommend a Puppy. 99.9% of the time, the residents will accept it as their little puppy, and it will grow up knowing that there are Senior members of the Pack over it.

HA, don't think for a minute, that a Female can't cut the mustard when protecting it's Pack. In fact, they trigger a lot quicker than a Male, and can be just as vicious. But, understand, you don't really need to put your "guard dog" in harm's way. Just the threat of a larger animal is just as effective, and someone knowing that they are going to have to deal with it (via your primary barrier), before they get to your little ones, is going to be good enough.

Lots of people use Sheppard and Rotties for Guarding, and they are really good at it. But, those guys don't "attach" as well as a Herder. That's the key to soliciting that level of protection. Having the new dog accept your Pack as it's pack, and be willing to go to heal and back for them.

These "larger" dogs can be in the house with you...no problem. Just when you are going to let your little ones out, put the big dog out into your primary zone, where it can present interference for the Pack. You might even create/build a Jump Platform where the big dog could move from the interior fenced area out to the primary, and the little guys couldn't.

For my circumstances, I'm looking at an Australian, or maybe as large as an Old English. Herders come in all sizes, here's a list...

AKC Breeds by Group - Herding Group

Pick one you like :D

CORRECTION...

Uoops, I had Shepherds on my mind !
I meant to say Pinschers or Rotties...sorry :rolleyes:

Checking on you today. I hope all is well. I'm keeping you in my prayers.

Hope everything is OK.

Truly worried sick about you....praying this man gets picked up on a mental health citation and is committed......he certainly sounds like he needs to be taken off the streets before something terrible is done.

Does your neighbor live by himself? It would seem that if he is that disturbed that he is probably on some type of assistance or else living with a relative. If he has a caretaker then you might be able to talk with that person. If not then he has to have a caseworker or two. Getting in touch with your local mental health agency or assistance office may get you in contact with someone that may be able to help you. If his caseworker is unaware that he is off his meds they may do something about him if only an admission to get him stabilized again.


If the police are aware of this guy then they should have done that for you but you can't be sure unless they tell you. It certainly is not the kind of situation that you can just let go. He is not in touch with reality and you should not have to cope with his issues.

Oh, we are all so worried!

I pray they are alright and she posts soon.

Sorry to keep you all hanging. My DD came by and snatched me from my house today, which I sooo needed. She is getting married this October to a wonderful man that we all dearly love. Any way we went shopping and had a much needed relaxing, fun filled day.

Please forgive me for not checking in sooner, I just needed to get away from the house for awhile, away from this neighbor for awhile. My blood pressure is much much better now.

Since I have been home the neighbor has been quiet. When I took the girls, I first checked the yard really good to make sure he hadn't cut the fence again or thrown anything into the yard. Everything appeared to be fine. He had company at his place so maybe that is helping to settle him down.

DH called the sheriffs department today and they said the report has been completed so we can go pick it up and proceed from there.

Thank you all so very much for your concern, thoughts, advice and prayers it truly has meant a great deal to me. I have read all your comments to DH as they came in and we are carefully considering all the advice that each of you have given us.

Blessings to you and yours.

I'm glad you got a break today! It's good to get away from stress, and I can't think of a better stress reliever than shopping!

I'm glad things have calmed down. Have been nervous for you guys.

Yes, thank The Lord it has been very quiet today. DD and I made her bouquet and bouquets for the brides maids. Had a wonderful time with her and my precious pups. My oldest one, Prissy, especially loves her. She gets extra attention from DD bc that is her pick. I pray the neighbor has received the intervention that was needed....I am sure this has been very difficult for him. I can't even imagine.

I have also been so worried about you, your dogs and your families safety. So happy to hear your update...whew, what a relief. I to hope this man gets the help he needs, but at the same time I am happy you notified the authorities and a report has been done...sometimes with situations like this, you have to go the legal route...most mental health advisers...can only advise...law enforcement could have had him sent to an emergency room, where the SASS personel, will come to assess him for mental health admission. Again, stay safe, do not let your guard down.

Sending prayers to you and your family. Asking God to put his angels around you and guard you.

Thank you all so much. It has continued to stay quiet. I pray this will continue and is not the calm before the storm. I usually don't get as upset as I had been the last few days, but I have to admit this had my cage rattled. It helped a lot to come here and talk it through and hear what others had to say. Also the prayers have been so greatly appreciated.

Sorry I didn't answer this sooner. He does live alone, but the police was able to visit with a relative of his. Hopefully they have intervened.

Looking back through here, I am noticing some post that I did not answer. Having a journal is a very good idea. DH has been video taping some, which the police told us was fine to do. I will just be glad for us, him and our babies when all is back to normal. It has been quiet today....so nice.

Oh my gosh....thank The Lord no one died. It is so horrible when these people get so mixed up for what ever reasons and attack/destroy. It seems like we read about it more and more each day.

Wow what a scary ordeal! I pray you, your hubby & fur babies stay safe & hope your neighbor gets the help that he needs.

Yes, it was pretty frightening for a few days, however this is day two of quiet. Thank you for your prayers. We are keeping the neighbor in our prayers too, no one should have to live like that.

Just checking in to see how things are going, good to see things have been quiet. I would still continue to be very cautious, which I am sure you are doing, for every ones welfare.