Portsmouth police and Children Services were notified after neighbors reported possible animal abuse and concerns about children living at a home.
The caller told police that two children at the residence allegedly put two dogs in a car while playing and left them there. The caller said the dogs died and that adults at the home later buried them.
The caller also reported broader concerns about the children, claiming there had been several complaints about the home and that the children were not being properly watched, fed, or cared for.
Police notified Children Services.
According to the police log, CPS already had an open case involving the family but declined to respond to the scene.
An officer spoke with the father, who allowed police to see the two children. The officer said the children were eating, spoke with police, and showed no physical signs of problems at that time.
Police advised the family to clean up the yard and said officers would follow up.
No charges were listed in the information provided.
The allegations about the dogs are disturbing, but the police log does not indicate whether officers were able to confirm exactly what happened to the animals.
Still, calls like this show why neighbors report concerns. Animal neglect, unsafe yards, lack of supervision, and child welfare complaints often overlap.
In this case, police documented the complaint, notified CPS, checked on the children, and planned a follow-up visit.
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