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by Keysha on May 18th, 2008
If the pet was in YOUR yard, you have legal recourse to have the attacking animal put down or for the owner to receive warnings. So many warnings and the animal is taken. If the animal was off your property, you have no right to anything.
by ladybug26 on March 24th, 2008
our neighbor's dog just killed Biscuit today. We have had her for 13 years! :( Our other cat, Raja who we have had for 14 years is crying at the back door! I don't know what to do either....I'm just sad and hurt!
Sorry for your loss - as I too know your pain
by lvc on January 22nd, 2010
My cat was killed while in my yard. I have security cameras and when we couldn't find our cat last night I began reviewing the DVR footage. I was horrified at what I found. Dogs were chasing him around my yard then out of cameras view. I ran outside and knocked on my neighbors door and she got her flash light and began looking for Tiger. The most sweetest cat you would ever meet. He meowed when he wanted you to cut the tub faucet on for him to drink, and when he wanted to come in and out. He was a house cat that like to going outside to use the restroom. He wasn't scared of dogs. He wasn't scared of anything. I feel as though this is my fault for allowing him to be comfortable with all kinds of animals. You can see in the video where he tried to climb our tree but the dogs were vicious. I thought I was watching wolves in the wild that hadn't eaten in days. No just the dogs from across the street thinking this great entertainment. I found my cat dead, cold and wet from the rain. I was angry, sad, & horrified. My next door neighbor showed me her cat was on the roof of her house. She said the girl across the street had been calling her dog earlier and that it was in my next door neighbors yard (the yard I found my cat Tiget dead in). I called the police three officers arrive. At first they didn't take it very seriously. Then they went and looked at my cat on the side of my neighbors house. After that they asked to see my DVR footage. That is all it took to fire these officers up. They immediately went across the street looked in their back yard at the dogs to confirm that was the dogs on the footage and began knocking on that girls door. Of course she didn't answer the door even though we had seen then looking out the blinds just moments before. I thought the police were about to kick their door in the was they were beating on it. After knocking for about 5 minutes they can back across to my house and told me their truck was so distinctive they would pull them over if they saw it out. Other than telling me the next time I saw their dogs out to call the police and they would come get them. I about to call animal control and see what can be done on their end. I haven't told my son yet. It happened yesterday and my son has autism and might not take it well. My husband had to work out of town yesterday and won't be home until later today. My neighbor two doors down buried Tiger for me last night. I don't think I should tell my son the truth of how he died. I fear he would hate all dogs if I told him this. What is so bad about this all is he was only 2 years old he had a good 16-18 years left in him. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. A appreciate your eyes reading this. Bless all little animals and keep them safe from harm.
by kittygoesmoo- engaged...finally on September 29th, 2008
When I was 7, we had these neighbours who had 2 dogs, both were vicious, but the owners were to lazy to walk them so they let the fence open once a day and let them roam. My 19 yr old cat, who was still very healthy at the time, was sleeping on our front porch and the dogs cornered and killed her. My dog jumped out a window and tried to save her kitty, they badly injured my dog, who was a puppy. The people didnt get the point that the dogs should have been put down till they attacked someones child who was playing in a fenced in backyard. They always said "Their just playing!". Well they ended up taking the parents of the child to court for throwing things at the dogs to scare them away. They lost, both dogs were put down, they had to pay the equivalent of what the parents of the child would have had to pay with hospital bills, plus double the vet bills for my dog. And the owners were arrested and charged.
by sunphlowers on December 17th, 2004
I would recommend that you find a community mediation center in your area. Mediation offers a way to express emotions and voice concerns, without having to resort to the formal legal system. A trained mediator will offer guidance in the process and cut down on the discomfort both parties are likely to feel in this situation.
by alexx on October 31st, 2009
Dogs are animals. Animals that live by their own primal instincts. Its not their fault that they naturally want to hunt and sometimes kill cats. Big deal. The people who I have the biggest problem with are the people who act like dogs should be chained up and cats should always be allowed to roam free. I do agree that we should follow leash laws but this goes both ways. If your cat is not in the house it should always be on a leash. So when your cat gets killed its your fault. If you didnt want your cat killed your should have kept it safe in your house. Cat owners are all the same they never see their cat it just runs free in the nieghborhood because they dont want to be bothered with changing a litter box or having to constantly look after it.
They dont care about their animals and they let them have free riegn to do whatever they want.
This is why I can only laugh when my dogs tear a cat to shreds when it decides it was alright to come shit in my yard. My dogs are in my enclosed yard and they are defending my land. I would never apologize to a nieghbor for my dogs killing their cat. I have a beware of dog sign up so anyone who comes in my yard without my permission does so at their own risk from a legal standpoint. If anything they should apologize to me for their cat coming on my property. They are breaking the law and even if my dogs kill 1 cat a week they will never be put down and I will never be charged with a crime, because I am not breaking the law.
I keep my pets on my own property, and the rest of you should do the same, or you might lose your pet.
by BethRiot on October 23rd, 2008
I'd ask the neighbor to buy me a new cat.
by Nasiswand on October 20th, 2008
I would just bring charges against the owners. If the dog is allowed to continue on this path he will kill more, and it may be a child he mauls next time. I'm sorry for your kitty, I watched my own cat get mauled to death when I was a child and it is a horrible thing to have happen.
by Butterfly on October 30th, 2009
This is long. I am going to play devils advocate here. I will be as unbiased as I can be, seeing as I have two medium sized dogs.
First, I will say that I empathize with the loss of your cat. I know what it means when we say that a pet is a member of the family, and do not want to minimize your loss in any way. I have felt the loss of a dear pet, and would be heartbroken to lose my two babies, Maya and Levi, a pharoah hound and coonhound. I wish your baby a safe trip over that "rainbow bridge".
For the most part, there is no legal expectation in most cities and counties that cats should be on a leash. In fact, while there is a legal expectation that we should pick up after our dogs as well as restrain them (with the exception of off leash areas) while in public, the same is not technically expected of cats. So in this sense, legally, you win.
Now, While I certainly empathize for the loss of your pet--I am going to caution you that you really should use your common sense when allowing your cat to roam at will. Think about what role your own personal responsibility may play in this.
Let's consider the nature of most dogs. Most dogs were bred for some sort of function--my dogs were bred for hunting, for example, though they are not trained hunters and are not used for that purpose. Labs are bred for retrieving game, dachschunds/beagles bred for digging out small game, etc. My dogs have been well socialized around people, children, and other dogs. One of my dogs lived with cats for a good while, and I have pictures of them sleeping together. The other has not, and I would not expect him to behave as though he has around them. Dogs will do what they are bred to do instinctively. A small cat running around looks like prey, and they are inclined to go after it. ESPECIALLY if said cat is on their territory (did YOU allow YOUR cat to go onto your neighbor's property? If so, you need to think about your own responsibility in this)
Would you honestly expect your cat to sit and play nice with a mouse running around on your kitchen floor? REALLY?
What if the neighbor let his pet mouse roam at will, and let's say that despite the fact that you kept your cat on your OWN PROPERTY it happened to wander over to your place and run around in front of your cat? What would YOU say if the neighbor then whined and cried about how YOUR cat killed HIS mouse?
Now what if it was a different situation--what if your free-roaming cat wandered out into the road and got hit by a passing car? Would you sue the driver? What would your argument be? "I wanted fluffy to roam fancy-free, so you should have swerved to avoid her if you saw her."
If you wanted your cat to live another day, you would have done what veterinarians urge cat owners to do--the responsible thing--KEEP YOUR CAT ON YOUR OWN PROPERTY IN YOUR OWN HOUSE!
by Needs some coffee on October 23rd, 2008
You haven't given a lot of information. Was you cat out unleashed? Did it enter your neighbors property? Was the dog unleashed? If you cat was out roaming then you were most likely in violation of the law. I know it's still sad and no animal deserves to die. The best you can do is to ask for an apology.
by patpatroney on July 5th, 2010
Talk to the dog. get it to admit that i t's actions were unwarranted. Make a tape.Send it to the judge.
by sacgirl22 on December 29th, 2009
I have a beagle. She loves to be outside. We keep her fenced in OUR backyard, she does not go out front without a leash. When a cat comes in her yard, she goes after it. She has never caught one and God only knows what she will do if she ever does. I am sorry your cat, and anyone elses cat for that matter, died. But dogs are not allowed to roam the neighborhood so neither should cats. When I walk my dog. I pick up after her when she does her business. I think cat owners should have to do the same. A neighborhood cat loves to use my front yard as a litter box. I don't know who's cat it is but there are times I walk out my front door to the smell of cat shit. I am sorry but it is very disrespectful to let your cat roam and do its business on your neighbors property. I already pick up after my dog, I don't want to also have to pick up after your cat! My friend had an outdoor cat, got in a fight with another outdoor cat. My friends cat lost. Her new cat is an indoor only cat. Is the other cat owner responsible for the death? NO! Both cats live and roam the neighborhood. Why is it different when your cat comes on to MY property and my dog does not like it. And by the way, my dog is socialized and gets along fine with other people, children and dogs. They chase cats out of instinct. Keep your cats inside if you want to see them live a long, healthy life.
by Kat on November 22nd, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear that. I think you have legal recourse if the dog came into your property and attacked the cat, but not if your cat wandered into his territory. What you would claim, I don't know. Practically speaking, funeral fees (if any). I don't know if you can get pain and suffering. Maybe you can ask for details from the Small Claims Court. I hope at least that your neighbours were very sorry. One's pets are very precious.
by SoulSearcher on October 31st, 2009
Not really much you can do about something like that besides keep your pet in your home. Dogs are animals, cats get close to a dog then run or even worse, hiss at the dog, well, I am sorry that you lost you pet, but fences can keep dogs in their yards but doesn't keep cats out. +4
by Anonymous on October 28th, 2008
Maybe 2 weeks ago, my family had a small get together in my back yard, that lasted well into the night, when it was all said and done with the gate to my privacy fence wasn't shut all the way and my dogs got out. The next morning our neighbor comes over saying our dog killed their cat. We offer him our sympathy, and he tells us he's going to call the dog catcher. The dog catcher comes and tells us we have to either find a new home for our dog or it will be put down and we have 10 days. Now, i can understand how you're sad about your lost cat, but now not only do you feel pain but me (the dog owner) feels pain too. Some say I deserve it, but like i said the fence was left open after a get together me nor anybody in my family had any idea it was open. Honest mistake.. anyways we found a new owner for our dog who is kinda sketchy but i dont want our dog to be put down. He picked her up today and our other dog we've had since we've moved to the neighborhood is now whining, crying and running back and forth lookin out the windows for the other dog.
It's easy to say "Oh that dog needs to be put down" or "the owners arent good owners and dont walk their dogs", or take the owners to court. But why not be the bigger man and forgive your neighbor and their dog(s) not make them suffer the same and sometimes even worse pain..
this wont bring your beloved pet back..
by LarryH54 on October 23rd, 2008
When I was a kid, we had a Siamese who 'owned' the neighborhood. Then one day 3 dogs attacked her together. They killed her, but not before she killed one outright, and damaged another badly enough that it had to be put down. We never got so much as an apology for it.
by catjen123 on May 31st, 2007
I understand. My cat was just killed by the neighbor's dogs and they won't even have the descency to apologize. I didn't want to seek legal action at first but now I'm going to because of their attitude and denial.
by cyncyti on February 2nd, 2011
The life expectancy of a cat declines dramatically when they are allowed outdoors. The best way to protect your cat is too keep them indoors, unless they are leashed (a harnass works well). There are entirely too many dangers in our big, beautiful world, to a small cat; dogs; wildlife (the incidence is increasing as humans encroach on their territory); cars; even the evil human who will knowingly poison or otherwise kill a cat just because they don't like them. I am so very sorry for your loss, and realize that hindsight is 20/20, but unless any animal is leashed, they can and will become at higher risk for injury or death.
As for a punishment, it depends on culpability/responsibility. Did the incident occur in your yard, or theirs? Were leash laws violated by either of you? There can be a percentage of guilt in situations such as this. If it was entirely the fault of the dog, you can contact your local police or animal control department to report this dog as being aggressive. The family may have to pay some type of fine, and hopefully realize the animal needs to be controlled before it injures another animal, or God forbid, a human (especially a child).
by Lisa_Y on November 17th, 2010
Hey there,
I am actually part of the animal health and protection industry and love ALL types of animals EQUALLY (unlike most on this forum on both sides I see!!). Your question is extremely vague as some others have pointed out already. The importance of the issue is what lots of people have pointed out: was the cat in YOUR yard or the DOGS yard??? This is very important with regards to responsibility.
I am not sure about the neighbours you have but the patients that I see or get phone calls about with regard to attacks from both cat and the dogs owners the dogs owners feel awful and the cat owners are upset but in my region most seem accepting of the fact that their cat was in the dogs yard or just generally of the apology.
Repeat offenders get put under dangerous dog restrictions.
I own BOTH species and one of my dogs is not a fan of cats but loves our cats cause she KNOWS THEM and accepts them as part of her pack. Other cats she tries to get to (but gets pulled back into line mighty quick by me!).
My cats on the other hand were actually strays when they first came to live with me so if any cats would wonder or crave FREEDOM to ROAM it would be them.... BUT they are extremely content to indoor living and have no interest in going outside unless it is through their tunnel and out into their SECURE and large CAT RUN!! It is the BEST idea ever made and so easy to buy or MAKE! You can purchase super fancy expensive ones or if like me you are strapped for cash it is so easy to make..... all you need is an old aviary (garage sales or ebay is good for cheap ones) and a couple of sheets of mesh to make tunnels to your house via a small window. We have over time also added extra attachments to ours so they now have a roof top tunnel and an extra bedding cage. They absolutely LOVE IT. So much so that they refuse to come into the house until late at night only to come to bed and get cuddles then at first light they are right back out there again sunbaking and playing. It is an old myth that cats NEED to ROAM.... they don't unless your not feeding them or you want them to fight for territory and if not desexed (which is totally IRRESPONSIBLE!) making more poor little unwanted kitties.
Unfortunately it is TRUE or certain dog BREEDS to instinctively chase small creatures which does include cats i am afraid. As dog owners it is difficult to control what happens when a small creature enters your yard and you're not there to stop anything from happening.
I just wanted to clarify some problems I read on your post because some things are just incorrect and are detrimental to the situation.
Oh and to those people who think dogs should die and the people who don't care about a cat the dies - you really need to take a good look at yourselves and hope your life is filled with disappointments. No actually I just hope you wake up to yourselves and understand just because you are not fond of these creatures does not mean you have to be cruel or accept horrible things happening... it is ok to feel compassion even for creatures you don't like!! I am sure you have practiced lots at faking nice behaviour to your fellow man even if you dislike them!
Sorry this so long but I really passionate and it is part of my career to try educate people on these situations.
by BROADWAYTHECAT on January 4th, 2009
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. As the owner of four cats, my heart goes out to you. In my opinion, your best course of action would be to grieve your loss, forgive your neighbor, and find someway to honor the little soul that shared it's life with you.
by CT on September 29th, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear about your cat...
by myrainybaby on September 24th, 2008
i'm sorry for everyone who has lost a cat, dog or any kind animal. Its the owners to blame. I love all animals.
by m4dman on March 24th, 2008
where was your cat when the dog killed it...I am sorry about the loss of your cat. Was the dog in your yard?
by distraught owner on January 15th, 2008
yesterday a lady with 4 irish greyhound dogs on leads came past my house without muzzles, one dog lunged and torn my cat to pieces , our neighbours had to restraint the other dogs , the owner could not get there dog to release our cat and was barely alive when got to vet , they cant belive she had survived due to ligaments missing ect, she was put to sleep. i want the police to acess her dog , she will not hear of it althou admitted her dog had done this before , as i said to her why didnt you use muzzles after that , to me she seems a very iresponsable dog owner and i want to take further action so it does not happen to anyone else , please does anyone know how i legally stand
by debodun on December 20th, 2010
If you get another cat, just keep it inside and there won't be any problems about what it does to someone else or what someone else does to it.
by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on December 4th, 2010
Make a mens with the dog by sharing a cholcolate bar together.
by ali1996 on December 4th, 2010
theres nothing u can really do cause some dogs and cats dont mix some grow up together so they like besties but in this case its just unfortunate
but i do think the owners would have at least been able to keep their dog under control
or the dog thought it was a game
but getting revenge wont bring ur cat back k
well i had a cat which did attack this kitten but in self deffence but i can understand my cat kept getting attacked by my neighbours cat
and they were not doing anything and their cat attacked every other animal the neighbours called the police on them and the next day they moved and we moved house so we had to give tigger the cat up
by Grey_L on November 6th, 2010
it's nature. get over it. the age old expression: "fighting like cats and dogs" was invented for a reason. dogs and cats naturally hate each-other. you can only "socialize" a dog so far. yes, a dog will become "accustomed" to cats if it has grown up with them but even then there is a risk that one day it will turn and kill your cat. that's life. GET OVER IT AND QUIT PROJECTING YOUR HUMAN EXPECTATIONS ONTO ANIMALS.
by jccross316 on March 29th, 2010
You can be a responsbile cat owner and keep your domesticated cat supervised, You risk your cats health and safety everytime you allow it to roam freely,you also risk the health and safety of wildlife-humans. we need national cat laws to hold cat owners responsible for there cats period.Cats are not natural predators to the wildlife they kill, domesticated cats kill millions of law protected songbirds as well as a billion rodents yearly, taking food out of the mouth of owls and hawks, domesticated cats kill for sport-the natural predators kill to survive,eventually we will have laws to holdcat owners responsbile for there cats it's just a matter of time,I am sorry for your loss, but at the same time it was your neglect that caused this to happen,supervise your cats keep them on your own property it is your human responsbility to do so. stop taking advantage of not having laws that hold you accountable for your cats it's getting real old.do what is right and what is in the best interest of everyone involved wildlife humans and your cat.
by Tenaciouscj on January 24th, 2009
A lady up the street from me had staffys that killed one of my 7 week old kittens early one morning. He was beautiful, grey and white, and she said I should have had my gate shut.
I don't like having my gate shut because it sticks all the time and I think she should have had her dogs on leads. I didn't know the kitten had got outside and thought he was inside with his mother and two siblings.
She offered to bury the poor little thing and now has the dogs on leads so I'm still on talking terms with her.
by Meg on October 20th, 2008
Our cat Buffy was killed last week by our neighbours dogs. We think he lost his balance up a palm tree, while hunting and fell into their yard over a high fence, we had never seen him attempt to climb near the boundary as he was scared of the dogs and kept well away. He didn't wander and was kept inside a lot especially at night. He was a lovely little puss of a timid disposition and I just feel so sad. He was so loved. We miss him terribly, he was only 18 months. I feel guilty as I was painting inside and didn't hear a thing.
Although the dog's owners apologized to us they are not responsible dog owners and have had many out of control and neglected dogs over the years. In 25 years we have only lost one cat this way. Our neighbours also have cats and more kittens expected so I worry about the safety of their own cats. Talking to the dog control ranger was all I could do.
Now we are in the process of building our fence higher maybe using a strip of corrigated iron. and putting iron around the trunk of the palm so no other cats can climb it. I am also thinking about an electric fence system designed specifically to keep the cats in. Actually we feel like moving.
Keeping our cat inside all the time is not an option as we have a good backyard with gardens and trees that the cats so love being in.
I feel very sorry for any one who has lost a cat this way.
by Anonymous on October 7th, 2008
Ask for an apology.?
by jenna_buwi on October 7th, 2008
I have cats running all over my neighborhood.
you can have one of them!!!
i have any color you want too!!! :)
by diana on September 24th, 2008
that's terrible.
if it were me, i think the neighbors are responsible for allowing their dog to roam. This is why dogs shouldn't roam around!!
If you dont want to put the dog down, then you should ask the neighbors to buy you a new pet and tell them that you do not want to see the dog out of their year/fence/house.
Tell them that you will call the cops if you see the dog out. And, then dont bluff. Actually call the cops so you dont put other cats in danger. :-(
by kimberly on May 18th, 2008
hi i had my dog well he was a puppy i had him for more than 3 years and he use to like to play a lot he was little but then we had move for like more than 6 months to the new house but the neighbors dog was big so one time i took my doggy for a walk next thing you know he ran for some little dogs the dogs were chasing him so i coulnt cath him but i got him out of trouble the little dogs left i sceamed crying calling his name but i said he will come back because he hasnt ate breakfast so i put him his little food i had ran out so i went in a hurry to the store and when i came back my mom said he maybe out side were he likes to nap and i saw a fluffy thing in the next door house it was him i thought he was taking a nap he was died the big dog look so happy he just stand up and moved it was so hard but i rember that after that the nieghbors were takling and i said they have to do some thing about what happpen after all he had came back but he thought he could have play with the dog so he just killed him the neighbors were so like they didnt even care he just push my dog and they didnt say nothing they just went back to there house it was bad for me and my family but we felt bad so we couldnt do nothing my mom said neither money or nothing will replace him but the next 3 days of sadness i stup up and say i will report this dog i would fell much better but my aunt said he maybe had killed other little dogs and i would fell better to report him because if this accident happens again to the little dogs i wold fell worse for little innocent cretures i think we shold all the report the dog who killed our little dogs and cats because they cant stand just like that if we report them any ways they will be in a shelter were they take care of animals i went to animal contro and they when a dog kills animals he would kill humans because when kill the never would like to stop killing
by Santo860 on February 22nd, 2011
At the very least the dog should be evaluated and trained not to do that. I'm glad to hear you don't want the dog needlessly put down. It goes without saying the dog owner owes you an aplogy and IMO should offer to pay for the cost of a new cat.
by 12rossja on February 5th, 2011
Half of you all are retarded... if a stranger was to come into your house randomly... it would be an intruder.. and you would clearly fight him off/ piss your pants like the pussy you probably actually are... Now i have owned both cats and dogs.. And where i live "Manitoba" If you have signed on all entrances of your yard, And all entrances of your house, its pretty much fair game... if someone sees the sign and still comes in your yard, thats already trespassing. Now my dog is not vicious, but a year ago someone broke into my house and my dog mauled him. He contacted the police and they pretty much were like... "Wait How do you think the dog is at fault? Are you stupid? " Now here.. if a cat was to come onto your property and your dog kill it... well then woaw idiot cat for running into a dog... Thats like someone running over a cat with there car... here think of this
Officer: Sir do you know why i pulled you over today?
Man: No officer i dont
Officer: *Draws gun and opens door* YOUR A FUCKING MURDERED I SAW YOU RUN OVER THAT CAT! YOUR GOING TO JAIL! I HOPE YOUR CELL MATES WITH CHARLIE MANSON!
Notice how fucking retarded that would be? if a guy jumped infront of my car i would be like... WTF MAN and probably drive right over him and not give it a second thought.
And oh my god all of you who say shit like "Dogs should ALWAYS BE ON LEASHES OR CHAINS" how about all you cat lovers do the same?
by cyncyti on February 2nd, 2011
The life expectancy of a cat declines dramatically when they are allowed outdoors. The best way to protect your cat is too keep them indoors, unless they are leashed (a harnass works well). There are entirely too many dangers in our big, beautiful world, to a small cat; dogs; wildlife (the incidence is increasing as humans encroach on their territory); cars; even the evil human who will knowingly poison or otherwise kill a cat just because they don't like them. I am so very sorry for your loss, and realize that hindsight is 20/20, but unless any animal is leashed, they can and will become at higher risk for injury or death.
As for a punishment, it depends on culpability/responsibility. Did the incident occur in your yard, or theirs? Were leash laws violated by either of you? There can be a percentage of guilt in situations such as this. If it was entirely the fault of the dog, you can contact your local police or animal control department to report this dog as being aggressive. The family may have to pay some type of fine, and hopefully realize the animal needs to be controlled before it injures another animal, or God forbid, a human (especially a child).
by Lt. Shinysides on January 25th, 2011
Sneak into your neighbour's house when they're not around (or for added fun, when they are eating dinner or something) and shit on their pillows.
by 23Skidoo on September 7th, 2010
I think you should put on funny clothes, war paint, and jump around your yard yelling and throwing your feces at the neighbor's yard.
That kind of action should get... well... something.
by Esteban-- Smartest Pumpkin on August 12th, 2010
BBQ the cat
by coloradomommyof3 on August 2nd, 2010
My friend offered to dog-sit while I went out of town to save me some money. I took her up on it and we even had a pre-meeting with her dogs. The meeting with her dogs went fine but my friend also had 2 cats. My dogs have never been around cats other than to bust out of my backyard privacy fence and chase one down the street once, luckily the cat escaped unharmed. To make a long story short, the 4 dogs ended up being able to break into the house when she was gone, mine chased her 22 year old cat down and killed her. Her 2 dogs would never do something like that so I know it was mine. I'm am completely unable to come to terms with this because I don't even love my dogs. They have made me miserable for 4 years and we have tried to find new homes for them multiple times. Today they will go to the humane society because I can't even look at them anymore. I don't know how how I will ever be able to look at my friend again and not think about this incident. I don't know how she will be able to look at me and not think about it. She loved her cat like a child, the sweetest cat you would ever meet. Toddie will be very, very missed. The humane society can determine whether or not the dogs should be put down after I disclose everything I can think of that I have dealt with for the last 4 years after adopting them from the very place I'm surrendering them. I hope if they are allowed to live that they don't get the chance to kill again. I also hope my beloved friend can forgive my eagerness to save money at the expense of Toddie's life.
by Ankhorite on June 19th, 2010
I'm sorry about your cat.
Keep your next cat inside, or take it out only on a leash, or build it a FENCED outdoor enclosure for sunbathing, etc.
Don't let your cat be a free-roaming street cat. Ever.
by jfrancis123 on May 25th, 2010
Today my neighbors cat came on to my property and my dog attacked and killed it. I have a fenced yard and during the day while I'm at work I leave the doggie door open so Dyna can go outside if she wants to. I have had her for 3 years. She is wonderful with my children and is a good dog.
For those of you who autimatically assume a dog is visious because it kills a cat that comes on to it's property you are a bit naive. Cats are natural enemies of a dog. I didn't "train" my dog to kill cats.
I felt very bad for the cat and my neighbor, but on the same note it's a bit hard to find compassion for a woman that is screaming obsenities and calling you and your family every name in the book!
Animal control was called and I'll tell you what they told me and my neighbor...The cat owner should have been more responsible. My dog did nothing wrong. If you allow your animal to roam free, then you are not a responsible pet owner, and you should hold yourself accountable if it gets hurt.
I had a hard time getting my child to sleep because she's afraid of the crazy neighbor lady!
by Tsiklon on April 9th, 2010
I live in Seattle where Washington State Law requires that ANY dog who kills another person or pet must automatically be PUT TO DEATH! You dog owners better think about that one.
by Artful Bodger on April 4th, 2010
Animals are animals. Just because you allow yourself to become attatched to them does not differentiate them from their nature and instincts. I have lived in the bush, and have developed friendships with several wild animals, but have never presumed to interfere with their natural existence, and never mourned (although regretted) their deaths. They, in their turn, would have vaguely felt the same, but I think that's probably wishful thinking. I feel disgusted by the pet-owner's compulsion to superimpose human values upon their animals, as it betrays a flaw in their character, not in that of their beasties. Animals are animals.
by jccross316 on March 29th, 2010
camera dont protect your cat,enclosures do.
by aimee48269 on January 12th, 2010
My dog killed the neighbor's cat. I believe it was an accident though. He is just two and still playful. The neighbor had just told me how much he loved my dog one month before this happened. I feel terrible about it and it was mine and my husband and kids fault he got out. He had been around this cat several times, the cat was 17 years old and I think he grabbed it too rough for that age cat. We didn't see it happen, but the neighbor claimed he went on the porch and grabbed the cat. My dog lives with two other dogs and is not used to cats at all and was probably too rough. He is not a vicious or mean dog, but now the neighbor is taking me to court saying he is. It is irresponsible to let your dog get loose, but sometimes unavoidable especially in a house with young kids who leave doors open. I am sad for the neighbor but also feel he is vindictive and spiteful. I sincerely apologized and it didn't matter. Why is he leaving his cat outdoors in cold weather at 17 years old? Now I can only walk my dog on my property with a muzzle. We have a fenced in yard(4 ft.) but he can't be let out there. I have appealed the case so I guess I will see what happens at the hearing. I hope the judge is understanding as this is not a very happy life for my dog.
by knoodlez on November 22nd, 2009
I don't know where you live, but here in Ontario there is a little thing called the DOLA (Dog Owners Liability Act). Even if your cat was on their property you still may be able to have the dog(s) assessed for their temperment and whether or not it is suitable to be kept as a pet in your neighbourhood. You may also have their property assessed that if their dog is prone to killing other domestic animals and deemed able to be kept in your neighbourhood then their property has to be secured to prevent other domestic animals and children from entering their property unwittingly. Just because the offence occured on their property does not dismiss them from liability. The only time they would be justified and not liable would be if a person was attacked during the commission of a crime on their property (IE: break and enter) and the attack was a result of the dog protecting persons or property. But for other domestic animals or small children who just wander on to their property - no.
The important thing is to still report it even if nothing comes of it as a result of your specific cercumstances. This way there is a paper trail attached to that particular dog and owner. If there are further incidents in future then action can definately be taken.
There is a huge difference between killing a mouse and killing a cat or other small dog. If a neighbour of mine had a dog that was prone to that sort of behaviour I would be concerned. If another domestic animal found an opening to get into their yard then it won't be long before their dog finds a way out.
Bottom line - call the police or local animal by-law enforcement office and have a formal complaint made anyway. Better safe than sorry and you just may be saving someones kid down the road.
by jackdaniels20052006 on October 23rd, 2008
my cat well kitten still as he was only about 7 months old got killed this morning by the next door neighbors dog. This is the second time in a year now. the same dog killed my other cat well Kitten of about 8 months old jasper too in the same way. next door never walk their dogs, they are always barking all the time through our high fence at the cats, but it was a cold stormy night last night and they have a shed with a hole in the front for their dogs to go in when its raining (because they never walk them and they only have a small back yard)so my cat like the one before even though he could of come in through the cat flap must have sought shelter in there and when they let their dogs out in the morning instead of taking the things for a walk the cats tried to escape but the dog got hold of them and squeezed the life out of them. its one of them snow dog type of things like half wolf. my cats are crying and looking for Boris now but i just had to bury him in the back garden. I hate that dog for what it has done and i hate it bloody owners, but i suppose there is nothing i can do apart to feel sorry for the poor dogs and their poor sad sad owners. the funny thing is though the dogs owner owns a pet shop and she neglects her bloody dogs. how sad is that. sado's
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It was just a cat... for goodness sake. They give them away for free..
by sdowiat on October 9th, 2010
Too bad they do not give away compassion, caring, understanding, or honor. You could use them all.
by Keysha on October 9th, 2010
My neighbour has 2 ex racing greyhounds. My cat was sitting on the fence when one got her by the leg and dragged her into there garden. Needless to say they literally tore her apart. My partner jumped over the fence to try and save her as the owner of the dogs was over 60 and standing there crying i'm so sorry but doing nothing. The dogs kept going for her and in the uproar bit my partner on the leg. Because this happened in her garden the authorities can't do anything. The owner was warned by greyhound rewscue that the dogs will kill a cat or small animal. There are a lot of cats in my area, as in any area. What makes this so sad is that she thinks it is cruel to muzzle these dogs even though this has happened three times now. Somebody please tell me what we can do? The other 2 were not my animals. We think the last one killed was a fox. Rest in peace Spot. Vicky in Hastings
by vicki52 on February 15th, 2011
Keep your cats indoors or outdoors only on a leash. (No, I'm not a cat hater, I have cats, and prefer them to dogs, but that is a simple fact. Control it, or deal with the consequences. Should all cars be banned because one hit and killed a loose animal? Control the animal. Period.
by Keysha on February 15th, 2011
You can't keep a cat on a leash or only inside, it's cruel. It's simply unlucky if a cat is hit by a car - no one said all cars should be banned. in vicki52's case, I think that the dogs should have to muzzle.
by Anonymous on February 27th, 2011
Why is it cruel? You demand it of dogs. Cats are no better. And you are anthropomorphizing if you put your feelings into what you think the animal feels.
by Keysha on February 27th, 2011
hi i need some advice or some good words, i have 2 amazing dogs,one is a lab mix the other one is a rottie, they bouth are from the shelter, the lab i got it sence he was 3-4 month and he would not hurt a soul, he is actually training to be a teraphy dog, the rottie is my boyfriend he got her when she was around 2 years, back them she was really agressive and was about to be put down ,anyway he took her and a year later she is so good and loving with other dogs and kids, even thoug she is not good with yeilling kids and specially cats,squirrels......litle animals, well yesterday i was walking them around my neigborehood, when we were 2 house away from my the rottie see a cat under the car and start barking and tring to pull me, but STILL i got to hold them bouth,but i was amazed to see the cat fissing and coming my direction, i try pulling them and walk backwards but as u can imagen its really hard, the cat cross the street and came strait to us my dogs always on the leash and they may drag me sometimes but i always have been able to hold them ,anyway after screaming and strugles i got my rottie away from her the cat ran to his house and i was tring to control my dog to stay down laing on her side, like i was tought to do it but she was upsess with the cat and didnt want to leasten, i had to slap her really hard on her month a few times just to get het on my control, the next door neigbores came yelling at me that im a horrible person for treating my dog that way,and i try to explain to them that she is a very strong powerfull dog, a litle slap on the nose wouldnt work,and they say they will call the police,now the funny part is that the cats owner came outside while this is happening and they were super nice the lady is expecting and the cat was her daugther anyway they ask for my information(that offcourse i gave it ,and im saing that because those other neigbores got a hold of my lab mix and didnt want to give me back till i gave the guy my information,like im gona run,jesus,i live right there )and i love all kind of animals and dont want to see any get hurt, im even tring to recall the intire thing in my head to see if i did treat my dog bad, but what should i do if my dog is attacking another animal ?shouldnt i need to be able to get it on control?anyway, we were all cring and i felt so bad and i apologize and offer to pay any expences,they were really nice.well they took the cat to the hospital and unfortunally the had to put it down cause it was really hurt. i fell so bad but my dog is not a bad dog ,and im not a bad onwer, i love them, but still i feel it was my falt.im sure i will hear a lot from hurting things her from people that dont like animals or only like cats but do u have any advice how should i aproach my neignores again,or what else should i do?! thanks again for the time to answer me.
by shica on March 21st, 2011
Shica, I have no clue what you are posting about, a block of text like that is not something I'm going to waste time reading. But, regardless, you start out saying you need advice. Try asking a question in it's own thread.
And paragraphing is a good thing. As is capitalization and punctuation.
by Keysha on March 21st, 2011
LOL Keysha!
by Anonymous on March 23rd, 2011