tenant left behind dog and alot of stuff inside the house.

[Ceasar G.]

Hello BP'ers

Tenant moved out, she was suppose to hand me the keys 3 days ago but has stopped answering her phone. I passed by the property she has clearly moved out  7days ago. There no electric or water. I went by yesterday to visually inspect the property and noticed that there is a pitbull (fully grown) in the house and allot of her property, I gave her plenty of time to move out. What legal options do I have? Do I have to go to court? My concern is also the dog which probably doesn't have water and food? The tenant is also on section 8. I'm in Fort worth,Tx

[Bjorn Ahlblad]

This summer someone abandoned a sailboat-yes a sailboat-anchored in the bay near our property. Then a few days later a dog was heard barking on board. Fortunately some shell fishermen went out and rescued the dog. About a week later a big storm came along and the boat blew away. Thankfully the dog was no longer on board. 

I cannot imagine sinking so low as to abandon your former loyal companion just like that. It is one thing to be stressed or ruined financially but WOW it sure says a lot about your complete lack of character if you walk away from your pet leaving them to die.