What To Do If It Seems a Dog In My Care is Neglected?

I would contact Rover and tell them what's going on, they might be able to direct you to the correct people to call. Someone posted a similar post one time and they called Rover but Rover did not consider that specific issue abuse (their crate was the closet.) Did you ask the owners why he is so afraid? I would ask and if their answer is not satisfactory then I would proceed with Rover and calling local authorities. Let us know what happens.

Find out who is responsible for investigating and enforcing the anti-cruelty codes in your town, county or state. This might include your local humane organization, animal control agency, taxpayer-funded animal shelter or police precinct.

Provide a detailed report. When reporting animal cruelty, it is best to give a concise statement about what you’ve witnessed or suspect. Include photos if at all possible. Don’t forget to include dates, times, and as many details as you can in your report. Keep copies for your own records and take notes!