I do understand there are reasonable limits some people have as to what their dogs can and can't eat. I also understand that you need to feed your dog at least once a day, and give them the proper amount of food. I'm not trying to start any trouble or even be rude but my neighbor's have 3-4 dogs.. often times one of them, who I believe is a rat terrier gets off his leash and ends up in the street. I've had to go over there twice, once with them home but they wouldn't answer the door. All the dogs are on chains outside and the one (rat terrier?) looks as though he only has a couple of feet to move around, which means he's probably having to use his area as a bathroom also. He also looks as though he's starving. Literally, I mean I think they may either be starving the dog or maybe they cannot afford food? My dog Chico is a very healthy dog and you can see his 'waistline' but he does not get underfed; Compaired with the dog across the street -- the dogs just look pathetic. One of the dogs, who I'm not even sure what type of breed it is, but it has one of those round plastic trash barrels as his 'home'. They never are let inside, not even in the winter. I also never see water or food outside and the terrier is the one chained up close to their door. I am honestly thinking about going to one of our dollar shops and buying them dog food. I don't mean it to be rude but my next step will be calling animal control. As I've experienced though, it's best not to do that unless absolutely necessary. The AC here is pretty harsh and doesn't really care for animals properly. There have been plenty of times I just wanted to walk over there and give the dogs some water and food but the terrier, when loose seemed a bit aggressive. I suppose I'd be mean too if I were starved. I'm thinking maybe I could put some dog food on their porch at night maybe with or without a note? I'm really just trying to help but it seems as if they really don't care.
** BTW; our dollar shops sell IAMS in small bags and off-brands all for $1 -- so I honestly don't see how anyone can't afford it. Cheap, unhealthy food is better than none at all.
