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urnoodle wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:What's the problem? If your neighbors don't want to know their neighbors and their foibles, don't invite them to y'all's next block party. Y'all may find they're alright with one on one, or small groups, but shy away from the 'group grope posturing' type get togethers.

I have no issue with anyone that prefers to keep to themselves or smaller groups. This man goes out of his way to interfere with us. He is crossing the line when he throws chemical bottles in our backyards because he doesn't like dogs. To make it clear, he has to cross an alley to throw a bottle in my yard and 4 of the 8 neighbors. As soon as I actually see him do it, I will file a complaint, however, the law is on his side. One of my neighbors has already filed a complaint (he has not denied his involvement). The LEO investigating stated to the woman that filed the complaint that she must prove his intent to poison her dog. Simply throwing a chemical bottle in one's yard does not prove intent. That burden of proof is not required if someone threw the same bottle in a backyard where a small child was playing. It would be considered child endangerment, assault or attempted murder. In that case, I doubt any prosecutor would indict the parent for the use of lethal force. My dog is my family. She has been by my side through a burglary, a bad car accident and chemotherapy. Everyone whose met her, loves her instantly. A pet's life should not be treated as having no value. Any idiot that would shoot a non-threatening pet that is lawfully restrained should be treated as a threat to the family safety.

urnoodle wrote:......I happen to be in a unique situation where the problem is the neighbor and not the dogs. I will not get rid of my dog to make my neighbor a more pleasant person. I respect him, his family and his property and he should do the same. I live in a nice middle class neighborhood where we all respect one another and respect each other's property. If there is a problem we will talk to each to resolve it as quickly as possible. His house is the odd one out. He and his wife not only dislike dogs, they dislike children flannel shirts, pickup trucks and people who use their garage as a shop. He puts no effort into getting to know or work with his neighbors....