What can be done about neighbor calling animal control?

[marq]

We adopted a new dog from the pound. Not long after she figured out how to open the front door. We live in a rural neighborhood zoned for agriculture. She got loose one time and ran down the street. Our neighbor claims that she "came after him in his own yard". Aka she barked at him from the street. We put up baby gates so she can't get to the door. Next he called animal control and claims that she barks all day every day. She is an indoor dog and only spends minimal time outside. 5 days ago our horses got loose accidentally and ran down the street. Terrifying in itself! He called animal control today saying the horses get out on a ongoing basis and "trespass" on his property. This is the very first escape since we moved in 9 months ago. I am offended that if he has a problem that he doesn't speak to me first. Never tried to do this peacefully. What can I do to stop these ridiculous over exaggerated calls to law enforcement? At what point does it become harassment?

[cumhea]

How would you feel if one day you opened your front door and there was a pitbull growling at you, then a week later you found some hogs eating your garden? If you don't want animal control called, then control your animals yourself.

[rheged]

"What can I do to stop these ridiculous over exaggerated calls to law enforcement?" Simple. Control your animals.

"At what point does it become harassment?" It doesn't. "Harassment" is someone bothering you. You have no cause of harassment against someone bothering law enforcement.

[jasper]

If they were on his property he had every right to call law enforcement. If a dog barked at me and was loose I would call the pound as well.
He is your pet. You know him & love him your neighbor does not! You do not know what this neighbors past animal experiences have been. He could have been bitten or attacked.
It sounds like you are putting the blame on your neighbor! You were at fault because it is your responsibility to keep your animals secure. He did nothing wrong! You should apologize and try to make amends.

[oded]

Maybe you should start taking better care of your animals.

[tupac]

Is there anything you can do about your neighbor doing the absolutely correct thing by calling animal control when you animals are loose or barking? No, there is not, obviously.

If you animals are loose, expect someone to call the animals control people. Look after them better and there will be no problem.