Hi Lynn;
I am glad you came out of your lurk mode. This list is just great when one
of us has a problem. Thank you Kim for all the hard work you do to insure
our list stays together. And thanks to everyone who responded with
solutions and ideas.
I hadn't thought of taking the dogs to the shelter the next time they enter
my yard. It might be worth a try. If it worked, it would be alot easier
than having to move.
One person suggested I put lots of ground pepper in the holes as I fill
them. When the dogs start to dig, they will get a snoot full of pepper and
stop digging. She said this was an old trick learned from an obedience
trainer. I hope some of these suggestions will help others in case they are
ever faced with a similar problem.
Becky Michael
> Becky -- I've been quietly lurking on this list for a while and finally
HAD
> to respond to your plea for help. Although laws may be different where you
> live, here in New York State you are allowed to turn the dogs over to the
> local shelter (preferably local SPCA) if the dogs are in your yard and
> there's no one at their home to receive them when you try to return them.
> This is what a friend of mine did with a dog that was constantly showing
up
> on her yard or on her porch: drove him to the SPCA every time he visited.
> Since the dog had no license on him, the owner had to pay a fine each time
> they picked him up from the shelter. My friend was soon free of the
unwanted
> visits.
> Your last post clearly indicates that there is much much more to
the
> problem than just dogs digging under a fence -- the young owners are being
> totally irresponsible and possibly threatening to the dogs' well being (no
> water?)-- this is a case for the SPCA to get involved with. We also have
the
> same problem with animal control being part of our police force and not
> really responsive unless there's a human safety issue or seriously injured
> animal.
> When you take them to the shelter/SPCA, tell them where the dogs
live,
> and the conditions they are living under. You may have to deliver them to
> the shelter several times --- but it sure has to be cheaper than moving.
>
> Lynn Beman
> Amherst NY
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