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a kennedy

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59. Yup, ditto to this.....

Tue Jan 28, 2014, 09:10 AM

Jan 2014

sociopaths indeed, this is how they become sociopaths, animal abuse. Ugh...... Good luck and watch yourself and your pets.

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Neighbor issue what would you do? [View all] redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 OP

Are they owners? Renters? Glitterati Jan 2014 #1

They rent. redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #3

Yeah, the landlord is a very likely solution Glitterati Jan 2014 #9

You might also talk to your other neighbors who have issues with them. Fla Dem Jan 2014 #13

The landlord is the key. He would not want to be liable for anything they do. SummerSnow Jan 2014 #16

Yes, call the landlord. Call the police, too, start a paper trail Warpy Jan 2014 #38

can you close off your property with a 6 ft privacy fence? lunasun Jan 2014 #2

We have a 6 foot fence. redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #4

whatever gets thrown in your yard you get to keep, start a collection snooper2 Jan 2014 #5

Awesome :) nt TBF Jan 2014 #7

I like this idea! redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #8

WTF? TBF Jan 2014 #6

WOW then let the landlord know about the ladder and what the kids are doing to the dogs lunasun Jan 2014 #15

Just don't let the police anywhere near the dogs n/t Scootaloo Jan 2014 #54

+1000 G_j Jan 2014 #62

Consider writing a letter. MineralMan Jan 2014 #10

excellent idea...leave a paper trail and make sure its certified..proof you sent it SummerSnow Jan 2014 #19

The certified letter probably isn't needed at this stage. MineralMan Jan 2014 #35

That is excellent, excellent advice. Yo_Mama Jan 2014 #21

This is good advice with one addition. Take pictures of everything. aikoaiko Jan 2014 #24

Excellent suggestion!!! n/t RKP5637 Jan 2014 #52

start by keeping whatever is thrown into your yard, and yes geek tragedy Jan 2014 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #12

I just talked to another neighbor redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #14

let the landlord know it is not just you -other neighbors are getting involved in this lunasun Jan 2014 #17

I agree, that is why I haven't called before. redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #18

I would follow MineralMan's advice and show a copy Yo_Mama Jan 2014 #25

Don't just call. Document the call with date, time, notes of what was said AND WRITE A LETTER TOO KittyWampus Jan 2014 #30

Nuke the site from orbit. Orrex Jan 2014 #20

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #22

Fie on your half-measures. Orrex Jan 2014 #23

OK, settle down Ripley! demwing Jan 2014 #34

The little brats seem intent on hurting your dogs for their amusement. PearliePoo2 Jan 2014 #26

Yup, ditto to this..... a kennedy Jan 2014 #59

you give them back their stuff? mercuryblues Jan 2014 #27

I agree with the others Stargazer09 Jan 2014 #28

Start documenting things. With photos and dates. KittyWampus Jan 2014 #29

Steal their tools when they're thrown. Eventually they'll either tell their kids Dash87 Jan 2014 #31

My husband says we are being nice when we should be nasty :-). redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #32

Don't get nasty with that family. Sounds like they are anti-social. You have no idea bluestate10 Jan 2014 #50

Document. Document. Document. Iggo Jan 2014 #33

1. file a complaint tell them you want it on file for now while you put up 2. Cameras in your Drew Richards Jan 2014 #36

I would set up security cameras. nt Incitatus Jan 2014 #37

Take pictures and document. former9thward Jan 2014 #39

I would start with a cordial phone call to the property owners. hamsterjill Jan 2014 #40

Update redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #41

I hope the renters wise up Stargazer09 Jan 2014 #42

Believe it or not...THIS is escalation...you need cameras Up NOW! you think it was bad before... Drew Richards Jan 2014 #43

I hate to think they beat those kids! redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #44

Vue zone ip cams ecstatic Jan 2014 #60

Good! safety in numbers and all that - united front to owners will make them act (& that $300 bill ) lunasun Jan 2014 #61

I would be really really concerned about your dogs avebury Jan 2014 #45

It just dawned on me that you are a fellow avebury Jan 2014 #46

Norman redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #55

Buy 130 dozen eggs and call Justin Bieber Generic Brad Jan 2014 #47

In my neighborhood the sheriffs have a unit where they send officers to Cleita Jan 2014 #48

Call the cops is the kids throw dangerous stuff at you dogs again. The Husband bluestate10 Jan 2014 #49

I would contact the police for advice and also to establish an audit trail. You have no idea RKP5637 Jan 2014 #51

Along with all the defensive documentation defacto7 Jan 2014 #53

I go out of my way to just get along with my neighborhood. The last B Calm Jan 2014 #56

It is so sad that not all parents hold their children avebury Jan 2014 #57

stand your ground. PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #58

*sigh* Puzzledtraveller Jan 2014 #63