If they take in animals,why do they keep telling my friend that they won’t take two dogs on her street who are left outside to die by their owners? Well, one owner, the other just up and moved and she’s been trying to get them to take the dog the people left behind but is told that it’s not that cold out and its fine by these people! The other dog is just ‘old’ so he’s fine outside w/no food or water and exposed to the elements. *is very frustrated*

The ARL is not Animal Control, they do not have the capability or legal rights to go to people’s homes and take dogs. If the dogs are being abused it is a human case and would needs to be handled by the police or human officer. It sounds like you are mistaken about what the Animal Rescue League is. The ARL is a shelter who takes in dogs that are brought to them, so unless the police or Animal Control brings the dogs to them there is nothing they can legally do to save the dogs. If you are concerned about them, contact a human officer and file a report about the abused dogs. Unfortunately because animals are considered property it is a complicated process. Taking the dogs from the property without the proper permission would be considered theft and punishable by law.

Thank you Eva, you are exactly right too. Heather – (and all others who may find a similar situation) Animal Control’s phone number is 412-255-2036.

http://www.votetosavelives.com