[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I would add though be wary of getting a less than pleasant response as it's likely that the family is already under strain and people can react badly to well-meaning intentions when under that sort of stress. Approach it gently but also try to be understanding if you get a less than polite reply... it will just be coming from a bad place.

Yeah, you're right but it's the decent thing to do to tell her family first I think, give a chance to do something about it without embarrassing the old lady

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yeah, you're right but it's the decent thing to do to tell her family first I think, give a chance to do something about it without embarrassing the old lady

Probably. I may have let my own experiences with politely confronting neighbours influence this one . It's obviously a very different sort of situation.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Probably. I may have let my own experiences with politely confronting neighbours influence this one . It's obviously a very different sort of situation.

Well they may not take it well at all but atleast Amy/Amys mom will have given them the opportunity to do the right thing before calling the RSPCA on them, that'll be their own fault then