Neighbors big dog was on my property killing my cat. Only thing I had was my bbgun to scare it away.?

by **syvwkh** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:48 am

My neighbor had me arrested for cruelty to animals because I was trying to keep his dog from killing my cat. Animal control does nothing. Dont I have a right to protect my animals on my property? Most men would have killed the dog I just scared it away?

by **adelphos** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:52 am

Yes you do have the right to protect your property/animals. But I strongly suggest you not let your cat outside without you being there to supervise.

by **berwin** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:53 am

You are correct, it is your property. Your neighbor needs to learn to keep his animals in his own space. If it happens continually or very often before, you can report him to the police.

by **shipley** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:57 am

I would have shot it dead...yes. On the flip side, you could record his dog killing your cat, take him to court and sue for an obscene amount of money.

by **tai38** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:03 am

By the law, you have right to kill the dog. You scared it away which was very noble and your neighbours are lucky. The dog is on your property so tell your neighbours to screw the dog be prepared to be sued.

by **hurst** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:07 am

i want to see what that dog would do if he tried that on a tiger...lol,did the neighbor know what the dog did

by **hagaleah** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:16 am

This calls for revenge!!!! He Called the cops on you.. now you do to him.. then let me know what happens! Please! Do it for all the people who have had something similar happen to them!!! Message me when it's over

by **danil70** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:21 am

Keep the cat in doors and that will solve the problem. If you don't this will happen again. Only next time your kitty may not make it.

There are leash laws for dogs but not for cats. If the dog wasn't leashed then why didn't you come back with "your dog needs to be leashed or can't get on to your property". If this was the case then your neighbor should also have been ticketed.

Keep you cat in doors so things like this don't happen. If it isn't the neighbors dog then it will be someone else's dog. Take you choice. You can't protect you cat from everything if you let it out doors.

by **iden** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:23 am

Keep the cat in doors and that will solve the problem. If you don't this will happen again. Only next time your kitty may not make it.

There are leash laws for dogs but not for cats. If the dog wasn't leashed then why didn't you come back with "your dog needs to be leashed or can't get on to your property". If this was the case then your neighbor should also have been ticketed.

Keep you cat in doors so things like this don't happen. If it isn't the neighbors dog then it will be someone else's dog. Take you choice. You can't protect you cat from everything if you let it out doors.

In most areas there are by-laws set-up that prohibits a dog to roam freely. That's why leash laws exist and a fully fenced backyard is strongly recommended if not mandatory in the interest of public safety. Police officers have got away with shooting a dog that they deemed dangerous. There might be a by-law that prohibits owners to allow their cats to roam freely as well, that's the by-law in my area. Please keep your cat indoors until their dog is secured, cats shouldn't roam off your property as to avoid risk that all too often results in a tragedy and heartbroken petowners. My daughter's friend's cat was killed by a dog earlier this year. Some dog owners are irresponsible and your neighbor is lucky (dog too) that the dog didn't end up dead. If you shot the dog on your property, you'll win the lawsuit. The dogowner will not be able to successfully sue you.

by **sebastiano** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:27 am

I would of shot the dog! Report it!

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