Well personally when I hear a noise in the extremely quiet neighborhood I live in and especially if the dogs growl or bark, I get my gun and go checking. I pity the fool dumb enough to break into my home and besides that, once awake, I survey the situation around my neighbors homes as well...I'm on the corner and can see them all pretty well. I have no qualms about calling the police, let them come and check things out...Better safe than sorry. Your poor neighbor, I hope she is alright and you are safe too. Remember our dogs can hear things much quicker and better than we can, I always check when they are acting up.
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