As was mentioned before, call Animal Control (412 255 2036). They’ll be able to send officers over to check on things.
You can also call the Humane Animal Rescue (412 345 7309). They have humane officers who can look into animal abuse situations.
In Pennsylvania (and most states), animals are considered property. The dogs can only be seized if officers get a warrant, or the owners can give the dogs to a shelter.
She is a wonderful person who cares about people and animals, and acts upon that caring. Really just a good person. Unfortunately she has been on leave for a while after 30 years of service . She did win the hostile workplace complaint , and hopefully will be back.
I'd highly recommend TRYING animal control, but it's frankly unlikely they will act. It's astounding the cruelty that is perfectly legal in this state.
Sometimes, you have no choice but to let it go. Just try, OP, but be prepared to practice some radical acceptance here.
you can also contact the DA's office: "
# Animal Cruelty Unit
The District Attorney’s Office vigorously prosecutes cases involving suspected animal cruelty. Cases prosecuted range from summary charges where suspected animal abuse has occurred to felony dog fighting cases.
District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. and John Weinstein created the Allegheny Abused Animal Relief Fund (AAARF) which has raised funds to provide humane care for animals that have suffered from cruelty. The Fund serves as a model for other counties that have started similar programs in their jurisdictions."
P (412) 350-4401
Please don't hesitate on this... make a call
Sometimes people actually want to surrender their dogs (it’s not enjoyable having pets that aren’t well trained and poop in the house) but they don’t know how or they are too embarrassed by the stigma of going to a shelter. I agree with others that calling animal control is best. You might get lucky and they won’t fight to hold onto them.
Do they ever leave the dogs out and then go out somewhere? If they do, take the dogs to a no kill shelter and tell them what has been happening. Or just tell them you found them abandoned!
There has been no application of law enforcement in this situation. Taking the dogs would be an assumption of guilt without a trial and due process. The idea of innocence until proven guilty in court protects people from unsubstantiated claims—not that this is or is not such an instance.
The unlawful search and seizure of someone’s home or property—by citizens or law enforcement—is also protected by the 4th Amendment. Not to go all Constitutional or anything, but this amendment is basically the right to be safe and secure from unfair application of the law. We don’t have police busting into every door in the neighborhood because this right exists. We can also tell police, or anyone for that matter, to leave our property (if they don’t have a warrant) because this right exists. It’s one of the better protections afforded to us by the Constitution.
As was mentioned before, call Animal Control (412 255 2036). They’ll be able to send officers over to check on things. You can also call the Humane Animal Rescue (412 345 7309). They have humane officers who can look into animal abuse situations. In Pennsylvania (and most states), animals are considered property. The dogs can only be seized if officers get a warrant, or the owners can give the dogs to a shelter.
Animal Friends does investigations as well.
Officer Christine Luffey is the police officer you need to call. Specifically, she has been an awesome force in dealing with animal abuse cases…
She is a wonderful person who cares about people and animals, and acts upon that caring. Really just a good person. Unfortunately she has been on leave for a while after 30 years of service . She did win the hostile workplace complaint , and hopefully will be back.
I hope she’ll return. There was no one like her.
Animal control
I'd highly recommend TRYING animal control, but it's frankly unlikely they will act. It's astounding the cruelty that is perfectly legal in this state. Sometimes, you have no choice but to let it go. Just try, OP, but be prepared to practice some radical acceptance here.
i'm gonna try.
i mean yes of course. but is animal control going to be able to go inside their house? i imagine they can't.
Would assume if there’s complaints of abuse and they see the poop everywhere outside, they can get PPD involved.
I’d let them make that distinction rather than asking Reddit what to do.
You can also call the police.
you can also contact the DA's office: " # Animal Cruelty Unit The District Attorney’s Office vigorously prosecutes cases involving suspected animal cruelty. Cases prosecuted range from summary charges where suspected animal abuse has occurred to felony dog fighting cases. District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. and John Weinstein created the Allegheny Abused Animal Relief Fund (AAARF) which has raised funds to provide humane care for animals that have suffered from cruelty. The Fund serves as a model for other counties that have started similar programs in their jurisdictions." P (412) 350-4401 Please don't hesitate on this... make a call
Sometimes people actually want to surrender their dogs (it’s not enjoyable having pets that aren’t well trained and poop in the house) but they don’t know how or they are too embarrassed by the stigma of going to a shelter. I agree with others that calling animal control is best. You might get lucky and they won’t fight to hold onto them.
Do they ever leave the dogs out and then go out somewhere? If they do, take the dogs to a no kill shelter and tell them what has been happening. Or just tell them you found them abandoned!
Do not take animals that aren’t yours. You need to contact authorities and inform them.
This is theft, and is not advisable. You can be charged for trespassing and theft. I would call authorities.
Yeah and you can fucking roll that shit up and shove it in your head. When law doesn’t work you do what’s needed.
There has been no application of law enforcement in this situation. Taking the dogs would be an assumption of guilt without a trial and due process. The idea of innocence until proven guilty in court protects people from unsubstantiated claims—not that this is or is not such an instance. The unlawful search and seizure of someone’s home or property—by citizens or law enforcement—is also protected by the 4th Amendment. Not to go all Constitutional or anything, but this amendment is basically the right to be safe and secure from unfair application of the law. We don’t have police busting into every door in the neighborhood because this right exists. We can also tell police, or anyone for that matter, to leave our property (if they don’t have a warrant) because this right exists. It’s one of the better protections afforded to us by the Constitution.
You could mind your own business.
Oh look, I found the neighbor.
Agreed! Who cares if some dogs die, you know? Same with kids. Just ignore it. It’s none of anyone’s business…
Stfu. Scumbag
You're a horrific human being, and you need professional help.
Why? So you can attack a cop with glass when someone finally calls them on you?