Back from the Vet. The littlest dog's thyroid levels are perfect, so he's on cortisone for his skin and the scratching for 10 days. If no luck, then his bloods will be sent on to a Specialist!
Just needed to say that your health comes 1st, Cherry. Of course the next door disturbance will affect you, but please try hard not to let it interfere with your already precarious health problems. You need decent times not endless worry. As you are (historically) so good at helping and sorting out the problems of others, but are not being very well supported in this at the mo', why not refer the problem to the children's school. They don't have to answer any questions, there's no breach of confidentiality, the Police have already been involved and they just need to listen because those kids are going to be struggling if nothing is done. Maybe they have contact details for the Father. As long as he has contact with the children, he needs to be fully aware of the sort of drama that his children are involved in on a regular basis. As for Social Services........words fail!
So very sad for you, Taichinan. The ripples from this bloody Plague just go out and out, don't they. I know you'll attack the situation with your usual positivity, though it seems like a meet up with your family is happening at just the right time for you. Enjoy it, keep safe, keep posting and telling us how you are. Big hugs from me - and probably everyone else too. xx