ANSWERS: 3
  • But he does have two homes. It's a stray. Neither of you "own" the animal. Your neighbor also thinks someone else is letting it in and feeding it. You're both right, and should discuss what should be done about the dog. Heck, if I were the dog, I wouldn't choose either, if I were able to get twice the food and affection! :o)
  • In my opinion, no pet should be allowed to roam free. First off, for example, in my state, it's illegal. Also, it's unsafe for the animal (dodging cars, inclement weather, etc)and possibly anyone who comes in contact with it (allergies, bites, fear). Unleashed is unloved. Sorry if that offends but I've always had an issue with animals who roam (that's how many become 'strays'). They deserve so much better. If you live in a rural area then maybe either keep your dog inside and on a leash outside to do his duty, or buy a large accommodating fenced in kennel/area for him to be in while he's outside. Having said that, I commend you for taking in a stray. I wish more people would! Please don't misunderstand my answer - just concerned that the dog will again become a "stray" when he's left to wander around.....
  • If you want to keep the dog then you should check with the neighbor who is also feeding it and make sure they don't also wish to claim the dog. If they don't, you need to leash the dog or keep it inside or it is going to keep running off. The dog does not understand that just because you are taking care if it that it is home. It only understands it can get food from you. And as someone else said it runs the risk of getting hit by a car or biting someone. If both you and your neighbor wish to claim ownership then you will have to come up with some sort of agreement. And I hope you also tell them about why the dog should be leashed or kept inside. Either way I hope you can resolve the situation and that the dog will find a 'proper' home.

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