Policemen and Puppies
what to do, what to do.........
Friday, February 1, 2008 by killajosh | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I'm having a tough time with this. My neighbor is a police officer who recently purchased a handsome boxer puppy, a little boy. Named him Champ. All was going well until approx. two weeks ago.....
He now leaves this cuddly 3-month old puppy chained up outside 24/7, sometimes without food and water (I sneak down there during the day and water him at least 3 times a week). When Champ would bark and whine (mostly from loneliness, I think), this "upholder of the law" would come outside and beat him.
As if this isn't bad enough, I was walking my dog (Elijah, a well-loved mutt...he's my boy!!!) past the home of this supposed "carrier of justice", I noticed Champ (or Champers, as I call him) hobbling around on three legs. Naturally I stopped to see what was wrong (I couldn't help myself, given the checkered -albeit short- past he's had with his new owner). This poor little puppy has a broken right hind leg, and I suspect his owner did it out of anger (accidentally, most likely...but no excuses!).
So here's my problem- what do I do? I called the Humane Society, and was told the only thing I could do is call the local police department (did I mention this asshole is a police officer???) and personally press charges against him for animal cruelty. I know how police are, and while I'm not afraid of retribution, I certainly don't need a cop with a grudge on my back.......
What should I do? Moreover....what would YOU do? A little advice, some suggestions, anything.......
He now leaves this cuddly 3-month old puppy chained up outside 24/7, sometimes without food and water (I sneak down there during the day and water him at least 3 times a week). When Champ would bark and whine (mostly from loneliness, I think), this "upholder of the law" would come outside and beat him.
As if this isn't bad enough, I was walking my dog (Elijah, a well-loved mutt...he's my boy!!!) past the home of this supposed "carrier of justice", I noticed Champ (or Champers, as I call him) hobbling around on three legs. Naturally I stopped to see what was wrong (I couldn't help myself, given the checkered -albeit short- past he's had with his new owner). This poor little puppy has a broken right hind leg, and I suspect his owner did it out of anger (accidentally, most likely...but no excuses!).
So here's my problem- what do I do? I called the Humane Society, and was told the only thing I could do is call the local police department (did I mention this asshole is a police officer???) and personally press charges against him for animal cruelty. I know how police are, and while I'm not afraid of retribution, I certainly don't need a cop with a grudge on my back.......
What should I do? Moreover....what would YOU do? A little advice, some suggestions, anything.......
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Chef Garry
Reply #22 Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:00 AM
Reply #22 Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:00 AM
Glad it turned out well. Still, your guard up with this clown.
messiah1
Reply #23 Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:16 AM
Reply #23 Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:16 AM
Huh, just saw this. Glad everything worked out well. A lot of folks would have just ignored the situation. You're a good person killajosh.
While living in CA, the missus and I took a dog from a guy that lived behind us. Dalmation. He'd leave for days at a time (up to a week) and leave the dog outside chained to the clothesline. We're talking High Desert California (Twentynine Palms). HOT!
He'd leave a big bowl of water and a big bowl of food, of course the dog would eat/spill all the food and same with the water. So one day, we took it. He never inquired about it, and we lived right behind him, he could see the dog in our yard! What a loser.
While living in CA, the missus and I took a dog from a guy that lived behind us. Dalmation. He'd leave for days at a time (up to a week) and leave the dog outside chained to the clothesline. We're talking High Desert California (Twentynine Palms). HOT!
He'd leave a big bowl of water and a big bowl of food, of course the dog would eat/spill all the food and same with the water. So one day, we took it. He never inquired about it, and we lived right behind him, he could see the dog in our yard! What a loser.
BoXXi
Reply #24 Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:38 AM
I wouldn't worry about him....... men that hit women and defenceless animals are not real men, and would never get into a fight with someone who can defend themselves.
I know this from past experience of facing down woman beaters, they are cowards, usually.
Reply #24 Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:38 AM
Still, your guard up with this clown
I wouldn't worry about him....... men that hit women and defenceless animals are not real men, and would never get into a fight with someone who can defend themselves.
I know this from past experience of facing down woman beaters, they are cowards, usually.
AnneMarie
Reply #25 Saturday, February 9, 2008 3:34 PM
Reply #25 Saturday, February 9, 2008 3:34 PM
*huggles Boxxi* Thank you MUCH for that Sentiment.
I WHOLE Heartedly agree with what you said
and Josh thanks Very much for the update. I am glad the pup is being adopted and I sure hope the family takes great care of him.
Thanks for the info and updates
Anne
I WHOLE Heartedly agree with what you said
and Josh thanks Very much for the update. I am glad the pup is being adopted and I sure hope the family takes great care of him.
Thanks for the info and updates
Anne
sydneysiders
Reply #26 Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:53 PM
Good news killajosh!.....great to be able to make a difference....
.....now...if just everybody looked next door...and actually DID something about what they see...... 
Reply #26 Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:53 PM
There is a police officer with a couple of young kids who is paying to have the pup's leg fixed, and then is adopting him.
Good news killajosh!.....great to be able to make a difference....
.....now...if just everybody looked next door...and actually DID something about what they see......
killajosh
Reply #27 Monday, February 18, 2008 10:52 AM
Reply #27 Monday, February 18, 2008 10:52 AM
Okay, so as a final update... My neighbor was fined $500 for animal abuse and another $300 for the cost of the vet's bill (for the broken leg). I think that's great. Hopefully he's learned a lesson.....but I doubt it. 
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Reply #21 Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:00 AM
That was gonna be my advice....not to adopt...if you're next door to the twit....