September 9th 2024.
Neil Leaks sat in his living room with his loyal companion, Buddy, by his side. As a self-proclaimed dog-lover, Neil couldn't imagine life without his furry friend. However, their peaceful existence was recently disrupted when Buddy was accused of attacking the postman.
Living in Ipswich, Suffolk, Neil has been struggling to receive his mail since moving into his new flat. According to the 62-year-old, he has only received three letters in the past six months due to complaints about Buddy. But for Neil, Buddy is more than just a pet, he is a lifesaver.
Despite accusations of being too loud and aggressive, Neil describes Buddy as having a "heart of gold." In fact, he believes that Buddy's barking and scratching at a neighbor's door actually saved his life when he choked on rice. Neil, who suffers from asthma, ended up in intensive care for three days and credits Buddy for alerting someone to his distress.
"Buddy barked and scratched at my neighbor's door to save me, he knew it was bad," Neil explained. "He has a heart of gold and he'd never hurt anyone. Even this morning, when I had a bad coughing fit, he barked at me until I could stop. He was very worried and I had to kiss and cuddle him to show him I was okay."
Despite Neil's strong defense of his furry companion, the postman continues to accuse Buddy of attacking him. Neil strongly denies these allegations and has taken measures to ensure that Buddy cannot harm anyone. He even had a five-foot gate installed in front of his door to show that Buddy cannot get out and has covered the letterbox to prevent any potential bites.
"I had the five-foot gate put up in front of the door to show the postmen that Buddy can't get out and he can't hurt them," Neil said. "It covers the letterbox so they don't have to be worried about being bitten either."
Unfortunately, these precautions have not been enough to convince the postman. As a result, Neil has had to keep his front door shut between 9am and 1pm, missing out on fresh air and causing inconvenience. Instead of receiving deliveries, he has to pick up his mail from the sorting office, resulting in delays and missed appointments.
"I'm asthmatic so I used to have my front door open to keep the air circulating and Buddy would wander around a bit then," Neil shared. "But now I have to have my door shut between 9am and 1pm – and the post still doesn't come. It's frustrating because I've missed important documents and appointments because of it."
Despite the challenges, Neil remains a dedicated dog owner and stands by Buddy, who he considers to be a loyal and loving companion. He hopes that others will see the true nature of his beloved pet and understand that he would never harm anyone. Buddy may not be everyone's favorite, but for Neil, he is irreplaceable.
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