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For a few days now, my neighbours have been looking after a dog (an African Doberman) that seems stressed and naturally anxious... He whimpers and barks regularly (which is normal for a dog) but then he gets hit. Since the dog doesn't belong to them, I'm not sure if we can report it... but it's difficult for us because we have a dog of our own, and seeing this in the garden right next door is very distressing. What should we do?
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    Hi,

    What you’re describing isn’t right and could be classed as animal cruelty. The fact that the dog doesn’t belong to the neighbours doesn’t change anything: anyone who witnesses violence against an animal can report it.
    The best thing to do first is to try and note down what you observe (dates and frequency): you can then contact an animal welfare charity like the RSPCA or the local police for advice, even anonymously in some cases.


    Just so you know: making a report doesn’t automatically mean legal action or that the dog will be taken away. It often starts with a welfare check, a legal warning, or a visit to assess the situation.

    Have a good day,

    Maëlla

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