Neighbors Arrested Over Dog Neglect: Right or Wrong?

Picture this: your neighbors are a constant nuisance, but you’ve managed to ignore them… until they get a dog. The poor pup is left outside in all conditions, visibly underweight and nervous. What would you do? One person faced this exact dilemma and decided to call the authorities to report possible animal neglect. Little did they know, the situation would escalate far beyond their wildest expectations.

The Nuisance Neighbors

A New Addition

Neglected Pup

Calling the Authorities

Unexpected Consequences

Drugs, Weapons, and CPS

Family’s Downfall

The Wellbeing of a Living Thing

Clarification: The Child

A Dog’s Welfare Unravels a Family’s Secrets

Our concerned citizen simply wanted to help a neglected dog, but their decision to call the authorities led to a shocking discovery. The police found not only evidence of animal neglect, but also hard drugs, illegal weapons, and a child in need of protection. While some argue that the person should have minded their own business, others believe they did the right thing by stepping in. Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this dramatic tale…

Reporting neglectful neighbors to the police is the right thing

Standing up for a child and dog’s safety. NTA.

Neglectful neighbors get what they deserve. NTA.

NTA for reporting dog neglect, drug charges were a bonus

Reporting neglectful neighbors with weapons and drugs. NTA

Anonymous tip should have remained anonymous. You saved everyone

Committing a crime on the way back from another is dumb

Rescuing a dog and a kid from neglectful neighbors. #NTA

NTA defends child protection officers and explains dangers of neglect.

NTA for reporting neglectful neighbors, potentially saving a child and dog

Standing up against animal neglect and abuse. #NTA

Acting out of concern for a living thing, OP did the right thing. NTA

NTA defends reporting neglectful neighbors and questions mom’s stance

Dog neglect leads to drug and weapon discovery. NTA explains.

Obvious NTA comment deemed ‘stupid’ by user, possibly fake post.

Sarcastic response to criticism of reporting neglectful neighbors to authorities.

NTA comment: Speaking up against abuse is everyone’s business.

You did the right thing, protected the dog and child.

NTA. Saving a life and possibly giving a wake-up call

NTA saves child from terrible treatment, mother is terrible.

Reporting neglectful neighbors and helping a child and dog. NTA

NTA commenter supports the arrest of neglectful neighbors.

Standing up against animal neglect and abuse. #NotTheA**hole

Standing up for what’s right, even when it’s tough

Defending against a mom’s questionable parenting choices

NTA defends OP’s actions in arresting neglectful neighbors.

Report animal abuse, no matter what. NTA for doing so!

Drug abuse, illegal weapons, and neglectful environment. NTA verdict.

Reporting neglect led to uncovering more issues. NTA is a hero.

NTA agrees that neighbors were unfit to have a Doberman.

Standing up for a neglected child and dog. NTA!

Standing up against neglect, NTA receives praise and support.

Dog lovers unite! Commenter praises neighbor’s actions to prevent potential harm.

NTA. Saving a life is always the right thing to do!

Neglected dog and wild parties with guns? Definitely NTA here.

Neglected dog, partying parents, drugs, and weapons? NTA for intervening.

Saving the dog’s life also saved the child’s. #NTA

Animal abuse and child abuse often co-occur

Calling the police to help a neglected child and dog NTA

Calling the police to help a neglected dog and child. NTA

NTA! Reporting animal neglect is the right thing to do.

Compassionate comment calls out neglectful neighbors ❤️

Reporting animal abuse was the right thing to do. NTA

Reporting animal neglect: NTA comment gets thumbs up

Neighbors arrested for dog neglect, illegal weapons, and drugs. NTA.

Saving a child and a dog from neglect is the right thing.

You’re a hero for rescuing the neglected dog and child.

You did the right thing! Trust your instincts.

NTA saves two lives and stands up to neglectful family.

Neighbor neglects dog and abuses child with drugs. NTA.

Good on you for reporting neglectful neighbors. NTA

NTA. Commenter helped neglected dog and fostered it. Reporting was justified.

Neglecting a dog, stealing packages, and unsafe for child. NTA.

Standing up for animal welfare: NTA did the right thing

Standing up for a child and dog’s safety. #NTA

Child at risk, dog neglect leads to justified intervention. NTA

NTA comment defends the arrest and questions the living conditions.

You’re a hero for saving the dog and child! #NTA

NTA, commenter defends calling out neglectful neighbors with empathy

NTA saves dog and child, mother’s concern is concerning

Neighbor confronts neglectful dog owners with dangerous past. NTA.

‍♀️ Hero neighbor saves child and neglected dog, prevents disaster. #NTA

NTA! You saved the dog and possibly a child too!