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My roomate neglects his dog, the dog pisses and sh*tz in the house.



It's awful to see this go on, but like I said I don't have time for 2 dogz, and PHYSICALLY I CAN'T do it..otherwise I wouldn't be pleading my heart out for help and someone I can turn to!!! Thank you for your time and cooperation on this matter. God Bless!

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If the dog is not being looked after tell Your friend to look after the dog or you will give it to the Humane society even if you reported this they would not take your dog away yours is cared for but if you do nothing and this carries on and they get a report from some one else they will come out and often seize all the animals on the property which would include yours

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Steve Kapichak

Their is no reason that the authorities would take your dog, you sound like a very responsible owner. He sounds like a jerk and not only does the pooch NEED to get away from him, he needs to

be slapped with a cruelty charge. Please call the aspca. This dog need and deserves yours and their help!

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Gin

Do call the MSPCA and *talk* to them about your options. This unruly dog should go back to the shelter so they can find him a more appropriate home. Why would they take your dog away? But really really really, you need a new roommate!

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Phaedra

Can you kick your room mate out or you have to leave? It must be a tough situation your in. It sounds like he doesn't care if the dog was taken from him, is that true? Try looking for people who are willing to adopt him. Your dog is in your care and so will not be taken away if you explain the situation. Ring up an animal charity and see what they have to say and you can keep anonymous.



It is not your fault the dog is neglected and it is not fair on you to have to take on all of that. I would tell your room-mate straight up, look, either find him a new home or i'm calling MSPCA. They won't take your dog unless their is good reason to. Like I said ring them beforehand to see what they say without giving names. Good luck!

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Lorraine

I say call someone and discuss it as well.



I don't think for one moment that they would take your dog away, and to be honest it sounds like you would be doing the dog and the public a big favour if someone takes this dog off of your room mate. This dog is about to hit adolescence and you have mentioned male, and so with this breeding in him he will need far more training and nurturing than he is getting.



Come on - you will be doing the dog a HUGE favour in getting him off of this guy and into a decent home. He'll find one as he is young yet.



As you can see I own rotties and am with rottie rescue so I obviously am not against the breed -- more to the point - I know what they require, and it is MOST DEFINITELY NOT allowing the dog to bring himself up..... you could end up with a problem dog if this is allowed to continue.

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Sweet Adeline

Your roommate has probably figured out that you are going to look after his dog so why should he? If you are serious and not just ranting to see your rant in print, and you are renting a place, tell your neglectful roommate that if he doesn't start caring for the dog, you will report him to the landlord. Landlords get VERY upset about dogs pi*sing and sh*ting in the property they own.



In the meantime, start shutting the dog in your roommate's room and leave it there and insist he keep it there when he's home. Put a bowl of water in the room if it will ease your conscience, but do NOT feed it, walk it or otherwise interact with it. It's your roommate's dog and your roommate's responsibility and if you don't feed and care for the dog, he will have no choice but to either take care of it or get rid of it.

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Nayla Gordon

First of all, your roommate should not have a dog if he is unwilling to care for a dog.

Dogs are just like family, they take time and need someone to train them. A neglected dog can be allot of trouble. They need constant companionship and training to stop unwanted behavior.

Soiling in the house is bad behavior and your roommate is at fault. This is his dog. Training is the first thing to do. Training controls unwanted bad behavior. This is a neglected dog, not on your part but by your roommate.

Do not get a dog if you do not want to spend the time with him. A dog will not know what you want him or her to do unless you train it.

You can offer to give the dog away to someone that has the time and knowledge for the dog. You never have to give it to the SPCA. There if an animal is not adopted, they sometimes put them to sleep.

Give your roommate an ultimatum about the dog and what he is doing. Tell him to either take the responsibility of the dog or you will give it a better home.

Chances are if he knows what's going to happen, he may change his mind. But again , you should not be held accountable for your roommate's dog.

Caring for a dog is a lifetime job and there's allot that goes into this, training, vet care, feeding, housing etc.

I can see your frustration, and you want to keep the dog, but at this point, you are the one who is stuck with this situation, and with out help from your roommate, you will only get more and more emotionally upset till something really bad happens either to the dog or your friendship with your roomate.

Oh and to stop the nipping or biting you...use a spray bottle with water in it and everytime the puppy nips you or does something that is not right, spray him with water and use a firm word like no and the puppy will associate the water with doing something wrong. Dogs do not like to have water in their faces and this will correct the situation, but persistance if necessary.

Get your roommate to be responsible or tell him you will find another home for the puppy. This can be done. Good luck and I will be think ing of your situation.

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