linda87

I'd love to but as I said, they would then accuse me of spying on them.They are just not the type of people who would be open to opinions of concerned people like me. Also I fear they'd just replace them with something else, like a cockatoo in a tiny cage which would be even more heartbreaking.I'm really not sure what to do. All my pets are treated like family members, I cant imagine having pets and never acknowledging them or providing the best care for them.I'm so angry! On the few occasions they are all out they let the dog loose in the yard. Although he's a 'puppy' he is huge and not friendly due to lack of human attention he receives. They also have like 6 cars so its impossible to tell when there actually is no one home.But it's so tempting.. I just wish they would go out more!!

Hi all I hope its okay to post this here. I want to gather opinions on whether I am over reacting, but I'm sure I'm not. Im not a birdkeeper (yet, though I do plan on it soon) but I am very concerned for my neighbours 2 budgies. They have a small bird cage (average small cage you'd find in pet stores) and have 2 blue budgies in it. Its kept outside 24/7, no covering at night. This was all through winter as well. They leave the cage on a table under the patio shelter which is open on 2 sides. They sit at the table several times a day smoking right near the birds. I know birds are sensitive to such things. There are no toys or any enrichment in the cage. Just a perch, an old cuttlefish stuck through and a seed tray. I am home all day and can see this through my window and I know those birds eat nothing but commercial seed. They are also extremely bored and spend the days picking at feathers. They probably have lice too. The cage is also never cleaned as like i mentioned, I sit by this window all day working and not once have i ever seen anyone go to the cage or even say 'hello' to the birds. How very sad. The people often leave an extremely bright light on right above the birds until midnight or later, even if they aren't outside smoking and being loud around the bird cage. The birds have their head turned to sleep but this would affect them I imagine. There is now a major storm coming and the bird cage has not been moved from the edge of the table (right under the edge of patio) for 3 days. There are gale winds right now and the birds are totally exposed. They also leave them there vulnerable overnight even if rain is expected. not even a towel to cover them. The budgies get no attention from the owners whatsoever. I dont understand why they have birds. They also have a dog that has a small fenced area at the back of the yard and I only see him out around once per week. Being a puppy stafordshire terrier he is full of energy but never even gets a walk. I look out the window at these birds several times a day and feel extremely angry because I am powerless. These are not friendly neighbours and Im not at liberty to knock on their door, particularly as they would know I am 'spying' on them. These poor birds are suffering. The RSPCA would not be interested as they have the requirements of 'food, water, shelter'. I have called the RSPCA for very severe matters and they have not turned up so that is not an option. Im feeling really sick about these birds but what can I do? These people are ALWAYS home so I can't jump the fence and free the birds (would be preferable to their current miserable life). Do I just stop looking so I don't cause myself a stomach ulcer? As people have said to me, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Birds are kept like this and in worse condition in millions of homes. I guess when its right under my nose its harder to get over it.