My neighbours are abusing their dogs and want to know if I am allowed to film them doing it? I am leaving a note in their mail box today telling them to stop or I will take legal action on them? Any ideas on how to word it to make it sound good and professional so they think I can hit them hard so they will stop?
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It's nice to know that there are people liek you that care about animals and are willing to do something about it.  That being said, personally, I would not leave them a message, I'm not sure of the legal implications, but I don't think it's the best way to go about fixing the issue.  If they are abusing the dogs, the chances are they won't stop if you leave them a message - they will probably just take out the anger on the dogs, or do it someplace where it's not visible.  Worst case scenario, they'll find out it's you, and you could have safety or legal problems.  \n\nYou could always contact one of the major animal groups to ask them the best way to proceed, as I'm sure they have effective guidelines.  If they don't give you the advice you need, the second best move (or maybe the best?) would be to contact one of the animal protection groups at a local law school.  The advantage is that they are small, and always want to get their hands on "live" cases.  Here's a link to such an organization, the ALDF (Animal League Defense Fund): http://www.aldf.org/windows/chapters.html\n\nI think it's so terrible that people do this to their animals...
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An actual threat to do you harm is illegal.  However, an implied threat would be tricky to prosecute.  If I said "I want to beat you up" is not the same as "I am going to beat you up". . . I am sure he sounded threatening, but perhaps (though wrongly) he was expressing what he'd like to do, and did not state that he was going to do it. . simply because I find it difficult to believe that some one would say "I'm going to kick your *butt*" without a clause and not do it.  Like. . "I'm going to kick your butt if you ever do that again or put anything on my car again".\n\nI would not warn anyone if I was serious about doing harm to them, as they would know by my actions, not a warning or a "threat". . like "My fist is going to hit you once I am done telling you this". . see, that just does not make sense.\n\nBest thing to do in a situation like you were in, is,  WALK AWAY and tell your boss.   People tend to be protective about their property and you did place a warning on his vehicle . . . which was probably not enforceable. . . or your place, and he handled the situation in a bad way (being uncivil).
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film it!!!!! and call the cops.  if they won't/can't do anything, then take the film to court and get a restraining order.  then next time she does it you can call the cops and they will HAVE to do something about it.  she's apparently unbalanced so document everything!  if you can't film it, you could just tape her using a tape recorder as well, in some states it's actually still illegal to swear in front of children (they are old laws but some states never took them off the books).  and you can get a restraining order without taping anything if you want to, but film will make everyone stand up and take notice.  good luck with the psycho.
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sounds like spoiled kids....maybe they had company, like the cousin, and they were being mean to the other kids....i wouldn't worry about it right now.  Just complain to the landlord that there is an awful lot of rucus up there, they can handle it for now!\nMy kids beat on each other all day long, we don't live in an apartment, but if we did...i'm sure our neighbors would think we were beating our kids too!
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2 dogs?  in 1 room in a house?   sounds like a bad situation to me... can't you leave them at a friends house?   I don't think you will be able to stay long with two dogs...I'm sure they are not happy about that - why be an irritant? \n\nCheers!
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You CANNOT beat up your neighbor (or anyone else) without violating a penal statute for assault. It would be justified if the other person was beating you up first and then you could be acting in self-defense.
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Awwww...common...the stray just wants a better life. Anyways, now that it's in your yard it DEMANDS to be made a member of your family. After all, it DID bark at the mailman the other day so it's been working hard and all that.\n\nHonestly though, it would be put out and if it started acting violent it would get shot. Not that i'm advocating shooting illegal aliens, they are people it's different, but the same principle DOES apply to them. No matter what any of the pro-lawlessness/illegal alien people say.
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When I was 4, my parents got me a puppy.  One day I was out in the backyard (it was chain fenced) and an older boy came over and started bullying me.  He knocked me out of the little pink chair I was sitting in.  My puppy started growling at him.  So he threw a rock.  That made me mad.  So I got up and threw a rock at him.  He pushed me over again and the puppy started barking at him.  He grabbed a stick and poked my puppy with it.  At that point I was extremely mad and climbed over the fence and we scrapped.  He went home and I didn't think anything else about it until about 30 minutes later when the doorbell rang.  My dad answered it and the man asked if his son was home.  I'm an only child so my dad told him "I don't have a son."  The guy proceeded  to tell my dad about how badly his son was beaten.  (He had the kid with him.)  When I came to the door the other dad took one look at me and one at his kid.  He couldn't believe that kicked his kid's butt.  Later, and for years to come, my dad talked about that.  It's a family joke now.
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When a  person has indicated violence ...\nYou may want to attach a tape-recorder to your phone.  One that automatically comes on & goes off, but can be manually over-ridden.  Keep a blank tape in it.  Turn it off & rewind if the caller isn't her.  Try to get a restraining order..  Write a letter to DMV ... include all pertinent information on her illegal behavior.  Include name, address, phone #, place of work, favorite places to hang out, description of both her & her car, license # of her car.  Mention what she's doing to you ...  If you don't have one, you might want to get a big dog.  But only one that you can manage!  Talk to a lawyer!   Make sure you carry a copy of the restraining order you get with you at all times .. They don't always get it filed, & a friend of mine was accosted ina restaurant by such a person she had a restraining order on, but the police didn't have a record of it.  If she hadn't had a copy of it with her, they wouldn't have taken him in. ..... You have probably wondered why this person acts that way.  To that end, you may want to read about:  Common Sense—Why So Uncommon?  http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2005/5/15a/article_01.htm\nalso :  What Is Provoking the Age of Rage?   \nhttp://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2002/2/8a/article_01.htm\n I hope that she comes to her senses!  I had a nextdoor neighbor who stalked me for years, so I know how you feel.  But this helped me have hope:  http://www.watchtower.org/library/kn35/article_01.htm\nWill ALL People EVER Love One Another? :  \nWhen All People Will  ...
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Not sure since it is rented property, But I would think you would have the right to do so since you do rent the place and maybe ultimately responsible for any damage done.  I would also capture them doing this on video with time and date stamp on it. every time they did it.  Just in case of any damage you can prove who is responsible.\n\nSo what if they are your neighbors, you said they are not nice people.  So call the cops, if they get mad and retaliate, call the cops again.  \n\nThe law will probably just warn them first time, if they do it again they would probably get them for trespassing and or damage to property.\n\nI'm not absolutely sure but it sounds pretty good.:))
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Can't answer the microphone question, but you may want to just check and make sure it's legal in your area to record someone without their knowledge. In many states, it's a felony.
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put up a sign that says no tresspassing and or one that says beware of dogs...and then it is at their own risk because if they get bit,it is on them you forwarned them and that is all you should have to do. I might call the local SPCA or police station and ask this question to see what type of feedback that you get. Good Luck!!
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Phone the environmental health,  your neighbours are breaking the law letting their dog continually bark, if there OK neighbours then you could suggest to them that they fill a spray bottle with water and every time the dog barks spray it, not in its face though, its not cruel and it does work as long as you persevere, you can also suggest they put a few coins in a tin and shake that at the dog every time it barks, hope you get some peace soon, good luck.
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I don't mean to upset your apple cart, but if another person's dog caused injuries that severe on the premises of a vet, you should not be handling the case yourself. You should be haveing an experienced personal injury atty at least review your case. Odds are, you will expend your one opportunity to get redress in court and come out with much less than you are entitled to. This sounds like one case where "going on the cheap" is a very bad idea.
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Apartment maintenance workers should be bonded.  However, your concerns about your pets was valid, and animal abuse shouldn't be tolerated.  The maintenance worker should have let you know even a time range so you could contain your pets before he got there.\n\nMight I suggest a home security system for your apartment?  There are several on the market (I gave you 3 websites below) and some are monitored.  The ones listed came up through a google search for Apartment Security System.  Some are monitored, and wireless means no damage to the walls.\n\nIt's a small investment for peace of mind, and a lot more sane than moving, which I'm sure you're probably upset enough to consider.
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Did anybody witness this conversation? If not, make her say the same things in front of someone else or at least make a tape of her saying this. Just in case anything happens to your dogs. Make sure you keep a close eye on your dogs and make sure they don't eat or drink anything that anyone other than you gives them, I hate to see anything happens to your pups. \nYou tried to make friend with your neighbor and she refused. You did the right thing and she is totally wrong.
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wow she's totally crazy! i think what your doing with the video and the restraining order is right,--you should also carry a video camera with you and videotape anything she personally does to you, also record any phone calls you and your bf receive--- trust me this girl is just waiting for you to slip and either verbally or physically attack her, then your in trouble--so stay calm and do everything strategically--get the evidence and let the law deal with the crazy bitch. you dont need to get you hands dirty with her.