Dog out all day, howling, can rspca be called?

Re: Dog out all day, howling, can rspca be called?

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:52:49 GMT

Would be interested to know how this faired out Katie?

Re: Dog out all day, howling, can rspca be called?

Katie B — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:32:04 GMT

Thanks everyone, I will go investigate tomorrow when the dog is howling. And then call the council. Ultimately, I aren't bothered about the noise all I care is that the dog to me is distressed and in turn I am concerned about him. You shoud hear him, it really breaks my heart. Gets my back up when people have animals and don't do anything with them. If I lived in the area I would offer to take him out on walks, I'm a sucker for anything like that. But unfortunately I am only here until thursday. Anyway thanks again.

Re: Dog out all day, howling, can rspca be called?

Lynn Perry — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:10:45 GMT

My mum used to work with EP and I know they used to be the ones usually called in when sorting a howling dog. The council's dog wardens will investigate and usually take it from there depending on the status of the dog/reason it's howling etc etc.

Personally I would agree that you're better calling the council first, as if the dog's not being actively mistreated, then the RSPCA can't do squat.

Re: Dog out all day, howling, can rspca be called?

Maisy — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:50:51 GMT

Would agree that calling environmental health would probably be a better option as although the RSPCA may be able to call in, if the dog has water and shelter there isn't a lot they can do. Dog wardens tend to be the first point for howling/noise problems and they can go from there.

Re: Dog out all day, howling, can rspca be called?

funkyfish — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:43:14 GMT

Environmental health are the people to call. They will monitor the sound and then they can put a dog noise control order on the people, they can call the RSPCA if neccessary but I doubt they could do much. A friend had a neighbour who had 2 litters cf collie pups (17 dogs in total)who were out in a tiny garden 24/7. But cos they had a tiny shed and a bucket of water there was nothing they could do and the bloke refuses to give them up!

Re: Dog out all day, howling, can rspca be called?

Polly P — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:26:24 GMT

Yes, it is grounds. The RSPCA would likely need you to actually pinpoint where the animal is first though (ie, what house or yard.) Also, as far as I know, they cannot gain access onto someone's premesis to investigate without the police present, unless there is a clear and deifinitive case of an animal seriously injured, ill or at risk.

So if you can find and see the dog, yes I would call the RSPCA out for a look.

If you can work out where it is but not see it, I would be inclined to call the police who can then call the RSPCA/ animal welfare and authorise them or support them to do what they need to do.