Posted by
Agent787
14 yrs ago
as per topic.
Never seen it being walked, only heard it barking with its owner slamming doors and screaming at it to be quiet. Multi-storey private estate, btw.
I don't want to complain if it will make things worse for it and its owner without actually helping.
Hmmm.
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Devon
14 yrs ago
Well you could contact the SPCA but don't hold your breath waiting for them to do something. Their view is as long as it's fed and watered then it's ok. Lack of exercise, stimulation and environmental enrichment for dogs means nothing to a vast number of local owners. I assume they're local?
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Where do you live? I suspect the same
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Yes, the owner is a local.
Trouble is, I don't personally know the owner/occupant, all too common in these buildings, and I have very little to go on. Unless I am certain of being able to do something positive to help, I have to be cautious in what step to take if any. I could complain about the day and night door slamming and dog barking but complaining is not the intention here. I'm not sure how to approach the owner who possibly has some personal problems without immediately antagonising her. Speaking to her directly may be too confrontational.
I have tried asking the caretaker in the lobby to kindly relay an offer from me to its owner that if perhaps she is busy, I am available to help walk the dog. She can contact me if she wants to discuss. So far not received a reply.
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Devon
14 yrs ago
If complaining helps the dog then I'd do it. It's not the dog's fault if the owner has problems as you know, but complaining or confronting may be the only way to help the dog. You could try the SPCA and see if they're willing to help.
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Please do report to the SPCA. If nothing else a visit by one of their inspectors might scare the owners into doing something, even if it means getting rid of the dog (so it can find a better home).
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Devon, it is never the dogs fault. Honestly. I've never seen a case when it was. So I am going to make another attempt with the owner after the holiday. Just want to help. First of all, do no harm. Reason why I haven't confronted her directly yet is because she most likely will take it the wrong way and get defensive and hostile.
HKDR : With the number of dogs abandoned in the street or put down daily, do you think this dog will really stand a chance?
I once had a neighbour who owned a dog. Very frisky and lively little fella. This owner did take his dog for daily walks. Otherwise the dog was always left alone all day.
But I never heard it barking. I suppose something had been done to its vocal cords.
I don't mind speaking to this owner or to the Incorporated Owners and management, but we all know it's always the weakest and most vulnerable, the least at fault who inevitably end up getting the short end of the stick.
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Devon
14 yrs ago
That's what I said - it's never the dog's fault.
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do u speak Cantonese, if yes, I see no harm in talking to her, just don't complain about the barking , otherwise, we don't know what she would do to stop the dog's barking, just let her know you are fond of dogs and offer to walk and play with her dog if she is ok with it. If you don't speak Cantonese, perhaps another local neighbour could help, caretaker in the building usually wouldn't want to get involve in business between tenants, so I doubt if he has relay your message to the owner.
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