I’ve been living in a new apartment for a couple of months now and since a month or two ago I keep hearing a dog crying/howling outside.
Apparently a house next to my mansion has a dog that is left outside all day, no matter the weather. I didnt think anything of it at first but lately it seems to cry more and even during the night.
Ive visited the house and its sitting/sleeping in a small box ( about the size of a moving box) made of wood and transparent plastic with roof i think (cant see it clearly), right next to the house. I tried taking a photo or filming but its a crowded road with lots of foottraffic and dont want to be that weird gaijin, plus not sure about privacy laws.
Ive talked with some Japanese people and they said a dog is usually kept outside although I know many who kept dogs indoors. They also said, if it has a box with a roof there is not much one can do (doesnt constitute animal abuse).
So my question is, what should I do next? Its a large neighborhood but I find it weird that noone is bothered by this. Is this animal abuse? The crying/howling doesnt sound normal, then again, ive never owned a dog. Should I just mind my own business?
by dinkytoy80