Brother-in-law will not get shots or register his 2 dogs....

[jessieholsinger]

Hey Guys,

Yep...That is right...my brother-in-law's and his girlfriend have 2 dogs....Lab and Chow mix...they are 9 months or older now...he has yet to register them with the Prince William Co. Animal Control here in VA...on top of that the last time the dogs had any shots or had their nails clipped was when they got them back in MAY...and now it is NOVEBMBER!!!!!!! and you know that just PISSES me off...I have a 7 month old lab....he is on a wellness plan with Banfield..you can find them in most PetSmarts...well because of the plan...the shots are free...and getting him fixed was free....and on top of that he cannot afford the dogs..and she does not work...but what really gets me is that one of the dogs the more aggressive one jumped the fence and bit another dog...and that owner did not do anything...I would be all over them like stink on a skunk...but I know everyone loves their pets just as their kids... but there are some people out there that should not have animals just like there are some parents that should not have kids...I am so wanting to call the County Animal Control on them and not say who is calling only because there are so many people who are doing the right thing and obeing the law...and they never let the dogs out except to potty..and those were her dogs...she pitched a fit to get them and got them w/money that she inherited....and guess who takes care of them.. he does...it just makes me SICK.....what should I do...keep my mouth shut...or call in and not say who I am....

I really need to know what to do...I know what I would like to do....

Oh, in past topics I asked for help on Stealth...he is doing awesome...we go to dog parks, he goes to doggie day care...he has been out because of a small tissue tear in his front right leg...but he is 7 months old and is 65lbs...how big are most labs by the time they are 1...his playmate baylee is only like 43lbs...but i think she is going to be a smaller lab..


Thanks Guys,
Jessica & Tim & Stealth Holsinger

[imported_Debbie]

Well this is hard cause he's your BIL, but if you really want to see something done....I would call the Town Clerk or whoever you register dogs to and turn him in. Maybe you could do this anonymously......or if you have a Dog Warden or Officer.
I'm not sure what your laws are on dogs having shots but here it's at least mandatory for Rabies.
And most Vets won't treat dogs unless they are up-to-date on ALL shots.
Mine always ask, because if they aren't they give them right then and there !!! And you have to pay.
I take mine to the 1/2 price clinic a local Vet puts on and then I let my Vet copy the paperwork for his records.

[drjeffrock]

Hmm, thats a tough one. Deb gave some good advice. Perhaps you could contact animal control or whoever is in charge of registering pets.
Since their puppy shots, I have not allowed my dogs to receive any shots aside from Rabies (which is the only one required by law in CA.) Good luck w/ whatever you decide.