Hubby and I own two houses. We live in one and rent the other (a duplex) out.
This is definitely not the path we would have chosen for ourselves, but it is what it is and so we do the best we can.
The duplex was owned by my grandmother and her brother, then my mother and HER brother and then by Hubby and me. I basically grew up there, I raised my three girls there, it is the place I think of when I say “Home.”
The neighborhood where the duplex is located is a really nice neighborhood. The houses are old and many of the neighbors are too. The trouble with this neighborhood is, it is slowly deteriorating and some trouble makers have been slowly creeping in.
I tell you all this to give you a simple background for the couple of stories I am about to share. Both stories involve the tenant in the duplex next door to ours.
It was March 2009 when my tenant called me and told me the next door neighbor (Bobby) was dropping his puppies over the five foot fence into my yard so his puppies could run around. Dropping puppies over a five foot fence.
I about lost my mind.
Of course I called the police.
This a-hole apparently was afraid of the police, so when they knocked at his door, he ran. The police officer argued with Bobby’s girlfriend who steadfastly denied that he’d been there, insisting it was her son instead.
Eventually Bobby wandered back towards the house and had a conversation with the police officer. Who told him way nicer than I would have that WE DON’T DROP PUPPIES. PERIOD.
Nor should he be putting his puppies in our yard.
After asking me if I wanted to buy one of his puppies, it seemed like the conversation was over.
Just as Hubby and I were preparing to get back into our car, a mini-van pulled up and a very attractive black man strode across the street, sticking his finger in Bobby’s face and letting loose with a string of profanities and accusations.
The police officer tapped the transmitter on his shoulder and said, “Send back up.”
The duplex sits on the corner of a street that intersects with another, because of this there is street access from three different directions. Police cars came in from all three directions. There were at least seven cars with just as many officers.
Hubby and I looked at each other and each took a giant step backwards.
Apparently when the police had knocked on the door, Bobby had run out the basement and went to his ‘friends’ house. He busted in and scared this man’s wife. His ‘friend’ didn’t take kindly to it.
Eventually all of the police officers on the scene settled the situation down and Hubby and I went home.
Shortly after that my tenant reported that Bobby was high on something and creating a ruckus. She called the police and he was taken out of the house stark naked.
After the naked incident, I heard Bobby went to rehab. We didn’t have anymore trouble with Bobby until last Friday.
Yes, I told you I had two stories about dogs while I was on vacation, but it’s rather lengthy so you’ll have to check back tomorrow…..
2browndawgs says
Dropping puppies…what a creep. 🙁
julesmelfi says
Sounds like a total moron. Sorry 🙁
barb19 says
Hope he never comes back, the **hole. I’d like to “drop” him over a high fence . . .
Bluff Country Shepherdess says
BAD MAN!
(But good story! I love cliff-hangers!)
Bassas Blog says
Oh dear 🙁 It is good that the police reacted quickly and in force Jodi. I really don’t understand why people behave so badly and cause misery for their neighbors.
Frankie Furter and Ernie says
OH MY GOODNESS!
Jan says
It seems like today whenever we hear stories about weird or perverse human behavior it isn’t long before we hear “drugs.”
Kirsten says
Being a landlord can be so stressful. I hope it all works out, especially for those puppies 🙂
Kristine says
Being a landlord is not easy. I am not sure I would ever take on that responsibility. It’s even worse, though, when you have neighbours to contend with that are beyond your control. I am sure your tenant is more than a little afraid after witnessing “Bobby’s” behaviour.
I hope the second story ends with Bobby moving somewhere else…
Al says
Having had landlord experience I can empathize completely. Looking forward to the next installment.
Donna and the Dogs says
Poor pups….he sounds like a wacko!
shoes says
Perhaps Bobby will get drop-kicked to jail and out of your life. One can dream, right?
Georgia Little Pea says
Hello, I’ve often seen your name on some of the blogs I read and thought I’d check out who Jodi was 🙂 I seem to have arrived at the right time. What a riveting story! I hope the bad man doesn’t get a happy ending and will check back. Till then.
snoopys@snoopysdogblog says
Those poor puppies….
bringingupbella says
Yikes! I don’t suppose your second story is going to tell us what happened to the puppies, is it?
I don’t envy anyone pulling landlord duty but it does sound like law enforcement in your area is right on the ball. That’s nice to hear and must really help you sleep a little better at night.