A homeowner was distraught after their neighbors killed a feral rooster that had made its home on their land.
Posting on Reddit, the homeowner shared a picture of the stunning bird, and explained that the rooster had shown up seven months ago and never left, even bringing two hens along with him.
The neighbors had apparently tried several times to assassinate the bird with a pellet gun before finally succeeding. "I cannot believe how torn up I am," the homeowner wrote. The post received many replies from people who were outraged by the neighbors' behavior and urged them to contact authorities on the grounds of animal abuse.
"I'm so sorry. If they were using a pellet gun, I would contact the authorities. They could have hit your little one," one commenter wrote.
Another added: "This is so sad. Some people have no consideration for life whatsoever. He was so pretty too!"
Dealing with difficult neighbors is challenging, especially when their behavior causes upset like this. While this story is distressing, unfortunately it's not uncommon for neighbors to behave so poorly. There have been repeated reports of neighbors who trespass on others' land and destroy their property. One person shared that their neighbor repeatedly leaned over their fence to cut down plants they didn't like, while another noted that their neighbor may have caused their beloved dog to get sick after spraying weed killer on their lawn.
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Neighbors and homeowners associations also regularly act as barriers to those looking to make climate-friendly, money-saving upgrades to their homes, such as installing solar panels or planting native gardens.
Maintaining open communication and setting clear boundaries with your neighbors can help you manage situations like these and prevent them from escalating. However, it's important to keep a record of any issues you do face, supporting them with photographic evidence if possible. This can help if you need to involve public officials or the police.
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