Why do some people have dogs, and they act as if they don't care about them?

That's awful. No it's not your responsibility.
Having a dog is a priveledge. I swear, there should be a test before allowing people to own dogs. Or in the very least, a legal authority to check on things like this and take the dog away.

Its the owners responsibility, not yours. Unless the dog is rabid from eating trash or big enough to hurt some kids I would call the pound. They will have to go and pick up their wayward pooch and if they don't, oh well. I don't like people who don't take care of their responsibilities either.

Sadly there are quite a few homes like that around here and I will NEVER understand it..If you are going to have pets TAKE CARE OF THEM...TREAT THEM KINDLY AND WITH LOVE...or let that animal go to a home where it WILL be loved....I so despise animal cruelty and to me thats exactly what that is..its not the worst case scenario obviously but its still nasty IMO

That's bad. Seems like here in KY everybody has a dog, lol. And some of the owners have 'sharp' dogs like pitbulls. They do get lose. We threatened one of the neighbors to call the pound next time their dog would get out (not a pitbull but a big mix of sort and very aggressive, that's why they usually keep him chained or inside). It was so bad, my kids couldn't get step outside the door without the dog coming over and threatening them. They never called him back. I guess they were amused by how the kids ran in terror. But after we threatened to make sure the dog is removed the next time it comes over, they make sure he stays inside or chained behind their house. He escaped one time and as soon as he chased after my kids they came and got him back before he reached our property. It's interesting that they keep that dog, because it's not even nice to their own kids.

Don't get me wrong, I love dogs, but some owners are just irresponsible and it's better to have the dog removed. In your case better for the dog, in our case better for our kids.

The humane society should be called on those stupid people. People buy a dog with the best intentions but just don't want to be bothered. They should be fined and lose their dogs. Cat owners, too!

Hi cream,

That is very bad! I haven't meet anyone who is not taking care their dogs..I had a cousin last time who just left his dog in the jungle since he was eating their chicks but before that, they really feed and take care the dog!
Anyway, I don't think so it's a neighbor's responsibility to take care the dog but when the dog looks pity, I will offer food and water and maybe tell the neighbor that the dog looks sick!

Hello cream, I don't have a dog, infact I'm scared of dogs and I hate to see people don't care about their dogs and letting it bark or bite someone. Your neighboor must be responsible and control her dog or somebody will report her.

Its cos they are sad pitiful idiots who have no control in their lives so get a dog so they can feel important and then treat the poor mutts like crap.
Have no time for those kinda people at all

yeah i never understood that. why would someone have any pet if they are not going to care for them or take care of them, if they just ignore it and don't care what it does throughout the day. If that's the case, what's the point in having the pet, why get one in the first place, and why not give it up if you don't care about it

It is not your responsibility or anyone else but the owners to look after the doog. However, if the dog is constantly getting loose and not being fed or given water, you might want to call your local Humane Society or whatever you have around there that deals with animal abuse and neglect because that is exactly what this is. If you can, try and look at the dog when you see it and see if it is flea ridden and/or emaciated or anything like that. These are things the Humane Society would need to know and if the answer to one or both is yes, they will take action faster. This sounds like a woman who should not own a pet, and I can see her being prohibited from owning one in the future.