Help, what should I do?
 

I live in the UK and a few months ago a young couple moved into our street. The wife is disabled and relies on an electric weelchair, her husband is able bodied, they have a beautiful Yorkshire Terrier and they all look so sweet when out walking it together, however today the husband was out alone walking the dog and something he did absolutely stunned me to the point I was nearly hystericaly crying, he gave the dog a few hard kicks for no reason (as if there should be any reason to kick a dog to start with), the poor little thing yelped as he kicked it, once in the ribs and twice on the behind. I screamed at him to stop but he didnt hear me as he turned the corner to go into his house. Now I have a dilemma, I don't know what to do about it because Im afraid that if I cause a stir and go and knock on the door or report them that it might make the wife Ill, I think she suffers from cystic fibrosis and a shock might make her even worse, its obvious the dog is hers and for some reason he begrudges walking it. I was thinking about sending an anonymous note saying that if I see it happen again I will report him next time but Im terrified of the wife becoming Ill with the shock of knowing her husband does that to her dog and that it will be my fault for causing her to become Ill. Im really upset at the moment, my Yorkie died just before xmas and it just broke my heart that someone could do that to a tiny defensless dog. Any suggestions would be welcome.:(

I'd report Him..
 

I'd report him in a minute....the little ones life may depend on it....I've seen yorkies with broken jaws and broken bones from being kicked.

I don't know how good the laws are over there, but I'd at least try...

Just think how that woman would feel if the dog died because that SOB kicked it!

No man is going to kick my dog, big or little....

roxanne:mad:

I would also have to report it. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to that little baby. Just look deep in your heart and do what you know is the right thing.

I would report him. These little dogs can't take that kind of abuse, and it could mean the dogs life.

I think this is a delicate situation.if the husband would dare hurt this little dog while walking him I bet the abuse doesn't stop there.I would be concerned about the wife also because abusive behavior with animals almost always include abuse toward people.so now you have two dilemmas tell and possibly cause the dog and wife harm or sit back and wait for something to happen.I would start with an anonymous letter and call an animal agency and or protective services in to help her.I say this because I had a neighbor who was abusive to animals as a child as he became older the abuse got worse then he moved on to people and was caught terrorizing the neighborhood.(hiding in places shooting passerby with bb guns and killing their animals and putting them on their door step)all started with just hitting animals.lots of people were questioned and the authorities informed us that this is how the behavoir starts.the young man was well spoken,well dressed, educated and seemingly nice to everyone.so I think its a matter of what will benifit both as I think it has to be spilling over.are you willing to keep an eye out for her too and report this if she seems hurt.be-careful!!!

I would find a bigger man and next time the guy is outside send that bigger man over there, have the guy get down on all 4s and now, have the bigger guy kick him in the gut and behind HARD and see how it feels..Ok, that is a fantasy...I hear your delima but right now your concern is a dog that can't speak or defend itself. I would either approach the man, or call your authorities, they might not be able to do anything because it is hearsay that you saw this. I happen to be very outspoken and sometimes too bold, I probably would have headed right over to the house and asked the man to step outside and share my thoughts with him. Keep your eyes open, that poor baby...sometimes human animals make me ill!!!

Kathy

I agree with Jouney. Animal abuse and abuse of children and the elderly or those who are disabled go hand in hand. Do you have an agency such as the ASPCA or the Humane Society. I would definitely make some kind of report. :(

Ditto :thumbup: :thumbup:

I would report him .

Thanks for your replies, I was so angry that I wanted to go out and confront the guy but I don't know what he would have done or said to me, my husband is working away this week so I am alone too and had no one to back me up. Ive taken a look at the RSPCA website and to be honest I have no proof that this guy actually did anything to his (his WIFES) dog, cruelty to the animal has to be proven either through photographs, video evidence, witnesses etc. I will certainly be keeping an eye on him in the future, it scares me that appearances can be so deceptive, he looked like such a kind man, a lovely couple. Next time I will get evidence, I only hope there wont be a next time!

Report him to RSPCA(i LIVE IN THE UK TOO) and they will be able to handle this kind of situations. Please do not let that poor yorkie be kicked again. They have a life as well. I know this is a hard one but you do have to think of that poor little guy.

Maybe befriend the couple/wife and then offer to walk the dog for her. Eventually maybe you'll get to keep it. :D

His wife needs to know about that... i think writing an aynonomouys<(Spelling) letter is a really good idea!!! He can not get away with that... who knows what else hes done to that poor baby!!!!

He's must the end of his rope -- REPORT for everyone's sake
 

Anyone that would hurt a little dog would hurt a defenseless woman in a wheelchair. You'd not be doing her any favors to withhold what you know. Caregivers get overwhelmed and he's probably at the end of his rope.

personally i would have went and told her myself that day or at the very least say something to him about it thats just senseless abuse he could kill taht dog

You have to do something that poor little baby. if your not comfortable talking to the woman alone find someway to anonymously let her know. maybe you could even convince her to let you care for the dog since she is not able and he obviousy does not care about it. it's a long shot but this baby's life may depend on it.

I would send him an anonomous letter from a concerned neighbor..simply saying..I SAW WHAT YOU DID TO THE YORKIE WHILE WALKING THE YORKIE!!!!! betcha that would shake him up!!!!

I would definatley send an annonymous note addressed to the women. The women no matter if she is disabled as options to protect herself, that poor baby doesn't. I doubt this was a one time occurance.

You Must Do Something To Help The Little Dog.

I Would Just Go Over And Tell The Man You Saw What He Did To The Dog And It Is Cruel, Tell Him You Have Contacted The Rspca And Reported This To Them And If Anything Happens Again, They Will Be Notified And Will Call At His House, And Take Action - I Know This Is A Little Lie, But It Could Work.

He Is Nothing At All To You, So You Have Nothing To Fear, But That Little Dog May Be Seriously Hurt Or Killed.

Just Be Brave And Go And See Them, Take Another Neighbour With You If You Feel It Would Help.

Good Luck And Keep Us Posted.

I would report that evil creep in a heart beat, he doesnt deserve to live, can we take a base ball bat to his head.

I'd report him anonymously if possible, then watch as often as possible and the next time I saw them out together walk up and tell them how you've admired their little yorkie when you saw them out walking and that you've seen him "walking the dog" alone and look him straight in the eye when you say it.

That way, he KNOWS you've seen him abuse the poor baby and that you're watching. It's kind of a warning without jumping on his head. (That's what I'd want to do)

Then, if you do see him abuse the yorkie again, call the cops or whatever you have to do. If his wife is disabled there should be protection available for her, too. That may be her way out if she's being abused too.

DEFINITELY report him. I agree with others that if he kicks the dog, imagine what happens to the WIFE who is even more defenseless (physically, anyway)
than the dog.

And they're right ... think how ill the woman will be if her dog is seriously injured or DIES. Who would take care of it?

STories like this just make my blood boil.

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Any abuse should always be reported. It's the only way it can stop.
Poor little furbaby, and I don't even want to think about the poor lady, she needs to be checked out too. This is very sad, don't think you might make her sick by reporting him, because you just might be saving her life, and her furbaby too. If abuse isn't reported, it only gets worse, then the people who saw it, are stuck saying, I should have done something, but now it's too late.

Sad, very sad.

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I have reported him today to the RSPCA and they are going to let me know the outcome. I know I have done the right thing, I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since it happened yesterday, it brings tears to my eyes. I hope it stops him doing it again. If he can do that to the poor little dog in public I shudder to think what he does in his own home, it was quite a small yorkie too, smaller than my Holly was. I just hope he hasn't caused it any injury and that it isn't in pain. I will let you all know the outcome when they get back to me. Thanks for all your advice, it helped me a great deal :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa

You've done the right thing. Thank you for keeping us posted, I know I'll be keeping an eye out on the outcome.

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That made me sick to read. :( :( :(

PLEASE REPORT HIM - anyone that can kick a dog for no reason can surely hurt a human - that's abuse and soooo cruel. I just can't believe people sometimes...why would someone kick a helpless dog ???......

I'd call the police....if I had seen that I think that's what I'd do. I know his wife is sick but I seriously doubt if it's her dog she wants him killing it and that's exactly what can happen. The police can tell you your options if they won't do anything.

Just saw your update - good for you !!! Please let us know how this turns out if you find out anything

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Good for you!!!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

You did the right thing, it's the only way it will stop.

If anyone was to hurt one of my furbabies, family or friends, they better be able to run fast, because when I get my hands on them, it wouldn't be pretty.

Can't wait for an update.;)