Neighbors

[something_in_the_aire]

So, we have some new neighbors now and they brought along with them a breeding pair of APBT and one male BT. There are also about 8 APBT puppies running around the yard freely and one little dachshund. I have nothing against bully breeds however seeing as these are not your typical family pet I am a little worried about what could happen if they ever got loose. They are the typical "thug like" owners parading those poor dogs around with huge chains on their necks and bigger chains tying them down. One of them is actually in a kennel so that is forward progress of some kind. I am in a neighborhood full of children and I just see a headline waiting to happen. People wonder how such a beautiful breed could have such a bad reputation. It's because of dog owners like these. Not only could a child walk into the yard to "pet the puppy" and get mauled but any stray or wandering pet could be mauled as well. There are no signs of any kind warning people of their dogs. There is no fence around where the adult dogs are kept either. Uhhggg...you should pass a pet ownership/responsibilities test before being able to own a pet of any kind.

 

[mrose_s]

While they might not be gettign the best of treatment, if they are tethered on their property, its probably well within the law as they are contained on the property.
As for wandering kids and pets going near them, well they shouldn't be wandering. they should be supervised.

 

[Kela]

The sheer number of animals they have might not be within the law. Are you out in the middle of the country or in a more suburban/city environment?

Lots of places have limits to the number of dogs you can have and 12 sounds excessive. Even 4 (if you could not include the puppies) would go beyond some city limits although they probably wouldn't do anything about 4.

 

[something_in_the_aire]

While they might not be gettign the best of treatment, if they are tethered on their property, its probably well within the law as they are contained on the property.
As for wandering kids and pets going near them, well they shouldn't be wandering. they should be supervised.

Should..well yes, I know they SHOULD be but I have seen kids out playing in the streets countless times. They are children and know no better. If it were a perfect world there would never be a reason for BSL. Your telling me things I already know here.



As far as the limit law, we are inside the city limits and I think I will call about the number of pets. That never crossed my mind. We are in a small neighborhood lakeside. I am just a worrier. I don't want anything to happen to anyone or anything.

 

[Chewbecca]

If the dogs stray OFF the property, then that is a problem.
But if a child wanders ONTO their property, well, someone should be keeping better track of their children.

How are pit bulls not your typical family pet?
Or did I take that wrong?

 

[something_in_the_aire]

If the dogs stray OFF the property, then that is a problem.
But if a child wanders ONTO their property, well, someone should be keeping better track of their children.

How are pit bulls not your typical family pet?
Or did I take that wrong?

You took that wrong. I am saying they are not your typical family pet because people don't normally just throw a fat chain around their family pet and stick them in their yard like ornaments. I have nothing against bully breeds. I have fostered many. As far as the argument about pets and children wandering, I feel that if you have an aggressive dog which these 3 seem to be judging by their reaction to anything that walks past, you should do more to prevent an accident. By more I mean, more than just chaining them up in your yard. That is just MHO. If these dogs were walked and treated like a pet I would probably have a different opinion. These are not pets to them and that is very evident in how they are cared for. I never see anyone out there unless it is to bring a bucket of water or throw in the food.

 

[Chewbecca]

Ah, I did misunderstand what you were saying. I thought you were talking about the breed, not the breed pertaining to the owners and how they treat them.

Well, imo, allowing dogs to roam freely on your property, in a tight neighborhood setting such as yours seems to be, is just asking for problems.


I have no problem with the chaining of dogs on one's property.
But if a dog is chained and lacks attention, other than some food being tossed around, then that is unfair to the dog.

 

[something_in_the_aire]

Ah, I did misunderstand what you were saying. I thought you were talking about the breed, not the breed pertaining to the owners and how they treat them.

Well, imo, allowing dogs to roam freely on your property, in a tight neighborhood setting such as yours seems to be, is just asking for problems.


I have no problem with the chaining of dogs on one's property.
But if a dog is chained and lacks attention, other than some food being tossed around, then that is unfair to the dog.

Exactly.

 

[Kela]

Also..in a small lakeside community, I would think there would be rules enforced (typically nice areas...near water). Maybe check with the homeowners association if animal control doesn't yield anything useful. They might have limits to numbers of dogs or perhaps rules against chaining them outside, etc. Texas is hot.