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Thanks Dr JPT. All of the nieghbors, except Bob of course, agree too.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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Not giving up on the story, CCT. The lady won't let me!
You are right. I would feel terrible if I had to shoot an animal that doesn't know better. Am pricing fences at the moment; expect it will be metal though. Wood is expensive here too, and my pits can chew through wood too if they set their mind to it.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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Exactly, Jimmy. I even offered once that he call me when he
let his dogs out, and I would keep mine (and my grandchildren too at the time) inside. He agreed, but never called, probably because he's usually drunk when he does let them loose. Now it has degenerated into a neighborly feud....
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:15 AM
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It would be done already if I had money for lawyers, Justi.
I did the math and a fence is cheaper, much to my poor doggies' disgust. They were used to roaming free on our land here.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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They are two bachelor brothers, TAPS, both on medication
for something or other, not sure exactly what. They moved here from the city about 4 years ago, and have been a pain in the butt since they arrived. They obviously know nothing about raising animals.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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Our gun laws are more strict than yours, Jay.
The truth is, I don't really want to shoot the animals. It is not their fault. The owner, however....
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:09 AM
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WIsh I had thought of it too, Kabu!
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:08 AM
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A good idea, Nautikos.
I'll look into that. Not sure how I could set it up to cover that end of my property though. It's a distance from the house.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:08 AM
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It sure does stink, FSI
Before he moved here, our dogs were all loose and playing together on our properties. It takes just one rotten apple.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:06 AM
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Ideal, but can you imagine the cost, Wiley?
It would be like putting a fence up around your property. Don't have the $$$.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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The petition has been done before, and neighbor was obliged
to give away the two worst dogs of his pack. Other than that the Municipality can do nothing unless his dogs are running loose when the dogcatcher shows up. They are only loose occasionally now. Unfortunately my property is where they decide to hang out when it happens, and it can happen anytime.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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True, Ciel, and she's not complaining.
I think she is hurting though, maybe more anxious about the granddaughters than her daughter. When she's ready, she'll talk it over.
posted by
adnohr
on August 21, 2013 at 7:57 AM
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Terrible situation. I agree with the others.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on August 19, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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I don't know what to advise Adnohr.
If you shot the dogs you would probably feel sick for weeks
and who knows what revenge this man would seek.
If a fence would keep the dogs out, it would be a solution
Wood is very expensive here, but I expect it is more reasonable
in your country. Perhaps some of your family would help erect
a good barrier, It seems so miserable to have to live like this.
Don't give up on your story ,it has a good idea woven into
the basic structure, when you feel more settled perhaps
posted by
C_C_T
on August 19, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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That seems patently unfair that you might have to go through the expense of putting up a fence, and that nothing can be done until "after the fact!" The camera sounds like a good idea, and may help you to rid yourself of Bob once and for all. It's a shame because it's not really his dog's fault. When you have stupid, inconsiderate owners . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on August 19, 2013 at 8:15 AM
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adnohr
I am with naught 100%. If the man comes into your yard have him arrested for trespassing or as Naught said his infringements and prosecute him. Maybe your neighbor would do the same. He needs to go he is an evil person. Keep writing dear one your work is excellent.
posted by
Justi
on August 19, 2013 at 12:55 AM
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This Bob dude is so bad, and he is ruining his dogs.
What's wrong with that man?
posted by
TAPS.
on August 19, 2013 at 12:10 AM
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First of all let me say how much I love your writing about the lady, it just creeps me out because of my past, and believe me it is realistic. As for not being able to protect your property, now that is a freedom I pray we never lose down here. If a dog comes on my property and attacks one of my animals, or family members I can shot it on the spot, it makes for better neighbors and is a God given right the people of Canada have apparently lost.
posted by
UtahJay
on August 18, 2013 at 10:55 PM
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I agree with Naut...wish that I had thought of it.
posted by
Kabu
on August 18, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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adnohr
This business with that disgusting neighbour is very disturbing! To begin with, I would install a camera that covers your yard and perimeter. They're not terribly expensive, and there are wireless systems that will transmit the signal to a recorder. Then, when you can show that the dogs (and possibly even this idiot Bob) has entered your property again, you can make a strong case for prosecution! 
posted by
Nautikos
on August 18, 2013 at 4:39 PM
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That stinks how there is not an easy action to undertake to stop his dogs.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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adnohr
Put up an electric fence like my sis Marg did once to keep her dog in. Seems to me you can make it work on his animals sis.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 18, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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Obviously the neighbor's vicious dogs take their cue from him.
Wonder if it would help to get up a petition signed by all the neighbors about this threat to the peaceful enjoyment of their homes. What a ball of barbed wire his heart must be by now. I hope it all settles down soon.
posted by
Pat_B
on August 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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I hope Helen takes her daughter's silence in stride.
Everyone has to work out tension and stress, and the sudden relief from it, in her own way. If her daughter needs to not communicate for a while, that's how it is. She is most likely to come around in her own time. Meanwhile, Helen has you and your lively household!
posted by
Ciel
on August 18, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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