'I feel helpless': Entitled neighbor "helps" dog owner by tossing garbage over the fence to feed her 3-year-old doggo, owner confronts them and sends them the vet bill

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    Neighbor keeps throwing food over my fence to “feed” my dog

    Dog eating pumpkin including 'They said I'm "underfeeding" my dog and they're "just helping"
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    I have a 3-year-old lab mix who's my whole world. Recently I noticed my neighbor tossing random food over my fence into my yard. At first, I thought it was harmless, but last week my dog got sick after eating something they threw.
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    I confronted them, and they said I'm "underfeeding" my dog and they're "just helping." My vet confirmed my dog had an upset stomach from eating something greasy and warned me it could get dangerous...
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    I've tried explaining, but they refuse to stop. I feel helpless i can't watch my yard 24/7, and I'm terrified one day it could be something toxic. Has anyone dealt with this?
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    Person picking up trash
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    Abstract Thing5656 Put up a camera and catch him throwing food over your fence. Then pursue legal action.
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    acnerd5 Maybe start sending bills for the vet to him
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    tanglelover Cameras. Stat. Ask your vet to write a letter recommending against feeding your pup with the amount it cost last time they made her sick.
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    Don't let her outside unsupervised. If they brush off your concerns, collect proof and take them to small claims court to recoup the amount of money you lost. Hitting them in their pocket is most effective, it seems.
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    Dog eating rubber chicken with vegetables
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    Natural4Youx I would tell them to f off and you're getting a camera installed. I had a neighbor do this and my dog almost d d. You should never ever leave your dog unattended outside. I would record any instances of it happening and call the police. Inform them your neighbor is actively trying to poison your dog.
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    Bluesettes When I was very young, my parents adopted a retired racing greyhound named Radio. He had a sensitive stomach and ate a prescription kibble from the vet. He started getting terrible darrhea. I remember being frustrated that my parents kept scolding my little brother and I for giving him tale scraps when we weren't...
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    It turned out our neighbor was tossing food over our fence because we were 'starving' him. My dad caught her in the act and reamed her a out for making poor Radio sick. He was furious and said he was setting up cameras so that next time he could take a
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    recording of her poisoning the dog (he could see it was just table scraps but was making a point) to the police. He also said some rather r de things to her. She never fed Radio again.
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    As an adult, I don't leave my dog in the yard unsupervised.
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    FinalEstablishment77 Can you make a police report or something? Document it somehow? Or at least keep a log of when you notice it happening? Can your vet give you a strongly worded letter for them?
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    whathehey2 It hasn't been brought up yet but it's also trespass. You don't have to physically go onto the land yourself but you can place something on the land and that counts as trespass. I would have the cops talk to the guy and see if he does it again they'll charge him criminally
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    angelina_ari That sounds so stressful. You've already tried talking with them, so the next step may be making it clear you won't tolerate it. If possible, keep documenting incidents with photos or video, and let your vet note it in your dog's records. Depending on
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    where you live, you can contact animal control or even the police, since it can be considered interference or even animal endangerment. In many areas, deliberately feeding
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    someone else's pet without permission can fall under animal cruelty or trespassing laws. In the meantime, maybe adding cameras or even some temporary fencing or netting. along the top of the fence could help.
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    Historical_Lock_2042 Maybe call your city code compliance officer to complain that you are concerned about possible rodent infestation as your neighbor insists on throwing his food garbage onto your property. Use the word
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    garbage, as that is what it really is. It becomes a code issue if someone is not following city rules about garbage and throwing your trash on someone's property is a no-no
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    ritesideuppineapple Put it in writing that they need to stop throwing anything over the fence. Texts, emails, certified letter. There is a subreddit for legal advice that can help you more.
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    HatingOnNames Present them with the vet bill and explain the next visit will be at their expense and you'd be filing a lawsuit. Pets are legally considered "property" and he's vandalizing your property, both your yard and your pet. You can sue for damages. Set up cameras.
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    Natural-Research6928 Cease and desist letter. Explain you have it on camera, that any vet bills would have to be repaid, and you are willing to pursue further action (protective order included). That stopped my crazy renter neighbor on the spot. For clarification, I had a Whippet.
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