My Dog was beaten nearly to death.

No, the City Police won't respond out that far because that is outside of their jurisdiction.  The SHERIFF or the STATE POLICE will.....and I'd be filing a report pronto.

And a good point has been made that if you file a police report you can then file a claim with your homeowners or renters insurance.  They may pay some of the bills.

I'm sorry to say, but a criminal case could be made against you if you do not report this and there is further trouble.  If in fact you shoot the guy or beat him with a baseball bat.  Laying in wait, entrapment, enticement to commit a crime......

I'm not even a stay at home mom- I stay at home and take care of the animals and gardening and farmy-type stuff while DH goes out and works. Despite that, we are EQUAL when it comes to who is in control of the money- and if you really get down to it, I probably have alot more say than he does, ESPECIALLY when it comes to the animals- he knows that *I* know what they need better than he does and he doesn't question it for a second. I do the budgeting, I pay the bills, I do the shopping- you are his WIFE, not his child, and you should have just as much control over the finances as he does, IMO...but that's another discussion, I guess.

 As others have said, you REALLY REALLY REALLY need to get the police involved. I too live out in the country- almost 30 miles out, in fact- and you need to call your COUNTY police, not the police of your nearest town.

And PLEASE bring your dogs inside- even if it's only to shut them in the bathroom- anywhere is better than outside while this gets sorted out- even if he doesn't come in the yard, I would worry that he'd chuck some poisoned food over the fence, or something else horrible.

And if the cops really don't care that he beat the crap out of your dog, get him for SOMETHING- for criminal tresspassing, for "destruction of property," something. Living out in the country, I know that the police don't care about animal related cruelty and issues, trust me, I've experienced it and I know. If they absolutely won't listen about what the guy did to your dog, nail him for something else- again, criminal tresspassing and destruction of property.

And if it were me, I'd be putting up a STRONG electric fence to zap the hell out of the next person who come onto my property. We have one, and we've never had any issues despite having obnoxious drunk meth addicts who I'm pretty sure fight dogs living just a few miles away from us.

and above all, if you're having these kinds of issues, bring your dogs INSIDE when they're not going to be supervised...especially at night!

This is an unbelievable story.  These events have got to be documented and reported to the police. 

And if the dogs aren't enough to get you to call, consider this:  People who will exhibit this kind of behavior toward animals often are not different with the people they associate with/family .  I would be strongly defensive about such behaviors and also include your neighbors in on the "watch".  Do not let the SOB off of the hook.  Document, times dates descriptions to details and REPORT.

Lots of times there are many other illegal things a person like this is into.  The authorities also have a right to know what is going on there.  Support what is right and healthy for you, your dog, and your neighborhood.  Communicate to people around you and get something done about the criminal lurking around there.

Don't know if it's legal, but did you ever think of getting a taser gun----zap the *##  out of him!

Again, keep the dogs inside please, and CALL THE AUTHORITIES!

I did go ahead today and filled out a report. It seems I am not the ONLY person who dog has been beat! He officer said one dog was even killed but didnt say much else. He said he was sorry that Maxie got hurt but he was glad he wasnt hurt to bad. LOL The officer tired to get me to let him adopt max even.lol Everyone always loves that goof.

GOOD FOR YOU.  You just put them one step closer to getting that guy. 

Did they tell you who to call if he comes back?

Yea anytime they said call. The officer even gave me his # because deleted He lives three blocks away from us!!!! He said if I am worried that the guy is back, no matter the time of day, to call him. He even took the Stray dog up to the town and droped it off for me!!!!! Woah the city cops or AC wouldnt even do that for me...

Being a stay at home mom has nothing to do with who controls the money. It has to all be decided together. Stay at home mom's are not children. They are adults that do an important job. Many stay at home moms are in charge of the bills etc.

I hope the dogs can stay safe inside and this man gets caught. It is horrible.

I'm SO happy you called them. Thats the only way to protect your pets and other peoples also.

OkielaPitmomma

Yea anytime they said call. The officer even gave me his # because deleted He lives three blocks away from us!!!!

Glad to hear that everything is okay.  I know how it is to be a stay at home mom.  I stay home and DH works so I know what you go through.  It's hard.  I get the whole whole speech from DH about "He works and HE makes the money."  It's hurtful when you do everything that you can yet you feel like you are worthless.  I cannot believe that someone would beat you dog.  That's just sick.  I would have tried to hit him with the bullet!  But, I am a mean person! 

I get the whole whole speech from DH about "He works and HE makes the money."  It's hurtful when you do everything that you can yet you feel like you are worthless. 

Are you guys serious? I just absolutely can't believe your husbands treat you this way. You do realize that you guys are EQUALS, yes?? Stand up for yourselves!

I don't work, and we don't even have kids- and it wouldn't even OCCUR to my husband to say something like that to me. We make decisions, especially ones about money, TOGETHER. He doesn't dictate what happens with the money, and neither do I- the second we said "I do" that money became OUR money, not HIS money- and if he even thought for a second that he could say something like "I get to make the decisions on whether or not we're spending money on vet trips, because I work and you don't," I'd let him know that I hope he enjoys cooking his own food and cleaning his own house and ironing his own clothes and washing his own damn underwear, and I hope he has a ride to work, because I'm taking the car.

Or maybe I'd just tell him not to let the door hit him in the butt on his way out, and then change the locks. Sheesh.

Seriously guys- I'm sorry if this sounds judgemental, but this really concerns me. You are not children. You are their wives, and you are raising their kids- a WAY tougher, time consuming, and draining job than the one he has. You have EVERY right to be just as involved in, and have just as much say in, financial decisions as he does. Please don't let them treat you like this- if they won't respect you, find someone who will. They're out there...trust me. I found one and am just absolutely shocked and horrified to hear that some people's husbands talk to them this way. It really, really doesn't have to be like that.

I know what you mean.  Justin and I get into some pretty heated arguments about money.  He says "Well, I work."  I don't give a rat's butt if he works.  I work just as hard keeping up the house and the child.  We have been at each other's throats lately and I actually had to pull my dad into the fight to help me.  Justin thinks that I am lazy but hello, Madison doesn't take care of herself.  Neither does this house.  He makes the money but I keep up with all of the bills.  He has a bad habit of making decisions without asking me what I think.  He bought a truck after I told him not to.  I don't get why he thinks that he is "in charge"  It really bothers me and I don't have anyone to talk to about it so I keep to myself until I explode.  Then, he wonders why I am mad.  OPEN YOUR EYES!!!  He thinks my life is a cake walk.  I would gladly trade places with him.  Men are just so hard to get along with. 

Bullymom

I would have tried to hit him with the bullet! 

Yes and a person would be in jail for attempted murder or worse.  A person can't go shooting someone because their dog is being hit or even if the person is just trespassing on the property.  The castle doctrine doesn't apply to this situation.

I think the reason Greg is so stressed when I bring money up is becuase over the last 18months his been getting LOANS to pay for his little "extras" His got us into 13K$ Debt! So his paying close to 700$ a month to three different loan comanys and expects me to be happy.. not. I get even madder when he hands me 30$ for food for the week. 30$ DOESNT feed 4 people!!! With his eating it doesnt even cover him! Its to the point I don't even eat half of my meals knowing I have to spread it out so the kids will have enough! ARRRGH