She must have been my previous neighbor’s dog. The first thing the trainer said was “If your dog is disobedient in any way, shape or form, it is your fault, not the dogs”. unforunatley the gate was somehow left open and my 4 year old cat was attacked by 2 dogs. Spending time training your dog is our obligation, to have what turned out to be an 85 pound dog that I can walk down the street and he sits, lays on command, etc – it was all worth it. I yelled at them and waved my arms. I agree with you, I would have NO problem putting my dog down if it hurt another animal or child. I live in an area where a lot of people are moving so they can have space for the animals. A friend of mine had a police dog (german shepherd). Neither she nor the dogs can get out and nothing to date can get in…I wouldn’t trust her out any other way. The pursuer shows confusion and sits down or circles around as though unsure what to do next…it is the CHASE itself that greatly influences the pursuit response. My animals have never been exposed to “raw meat” or dead animals….so tell me why my dogs attacked my cat that they knew and loved? With the way it is in some places I wonder if your dog could be labelled as vicious for killing a cat in his own yard. The neighbor’s employee saw the cat jump up on the fence, “sucker bat” my dog in the face (who would jump up to look for his friend, Kona) and run! That was a week ago. I called vet when I got home from work but closed. it was extremely sad. My brothers dogs are going home this weekend. Would I have this dog killed? I never had an attack, as such, but had one of the cats fallen into the back yard, I’m sure they would have been attacked as they teased my dogs unmercifully. It’s sad for the dog. I will go to court, I will show the courts my documentation of every time I’ve called and made reports. I was frustrated as they have been together for 3 years and this is her home and she shouldn’t have to worry about being harmed in her own home. Cats do not travel in packs and they will strike (at a human) only enough to get away…should they knock the human over, they flee…they don’t stand there and continue biting them like a giant chew toy. 3 years old. My son threw a basketball at them and then came after them with a rake (I now wonder if they might have turned on him) and I got him inside – and spent the rest of the evening – and $300 – at the vet (and will do more of the same tomorrow). Keep your own safety in mind as you do this—the dog may end up injuring you, too. of turning their dogs into such unsocial creatures. Then they get angry. Last one was a … Types of Birds of Prey to Look Out For. I come to this site for help. Caregivers are responsible for their own pet’s wellbeing. Seeing how this dog is obviously vicious and lives in an apartment complex he should be put down. If my dog pooped on my neighbors yard then I would have to clean it up or be liable to pay a fine but their cat can come poop on my porch with no concequence. Will call tomorrow morning. Daisy gets very upset if any cat mine or otherwise is bothered by any other dog or cat. My cats stay locked in a room by themselves because the dogs would hurt them. Cat should not have been loose. I am an animal lover. How can I help the cat recover? When I turned the outside light on the neighbor’s cat was on the step and I could see a large brown dog several feet away. So I adopted a black kitten.But I'm having problems with creating a name.All I ask is that my black kitten's name starts with the letter "N". My cat got lucky cause we heard the dogs barking in our yard and ran out and saved her from getting hurt worse. I have 2 dogs and a cat, my dogs love my cat they are all buds, play chase each other roll around and even sleep together. « Remember the Pet Food Recall? I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. One cat entered my garden where I pen my dog for excretion and food zone my dog being an outside dog, golden retriever pedigree, who has run of garden and house with us in day, has never met a cat, he has killed rabbits, birds, rats, mice, even a hedgehog wandering in and even Bumble bee’s, as is his nature, but not cats. Dogs have a natural instinct to go after other animals, cats included. i have 5 dogs and 5 cats. I hope this helps anyone needing information as to what they should do. I drove to the vet anyway and she apologetically told me she was gone. A “Stream” squirt bottle is a wonderful tool while the cat is learning not to sharpen their claws on furniture. some how she had gotten out. My dog had the neighbor’s cat by the midsection and was shaking her like a ragdoll – on my property. I have had three black labs in the past 40 years and they NEVER showed any aggression towards another animal. We know dogs are like family members. She would not listen to any command even though she was very well trained. He felt that the dogs would harrass the cats and then the cats couldn’t circulate freely to get the mice. And it is both owners responsibility to keep the animals contained. But the more disturbing part of the emergency is that the wounds were caused by a neighbor’s dog. So how should I not blame the dogs & thier owners. Q23: My pet has been attacked by a dog can the police do anything? I am heartbroken. Loving to family… Wouldn’t hurt a fly…. The problem is, cats are not truly domesticated animals. I don’t believe in this “eye for an eye” quick to kill attitude. I also currently have 9 dogs in the “orphan house”. The people who gave me the puppy said they “were good with animals, good with children and had the potential to be good guard dogs.” When Puppy (my puppy) had a litter of pups, one of my cats which was very friendly was right with the little puppies and the mother and the mother didn’t mind. A few days ago, my next-door neighbor was walking her monster-sized dog past my house, when it suddenly broke free from her “control” and went after my two youngest cats. It is true that dogs have the natural instinct to chase and bite which often will kill a smaller dog or cat. If the dog that attacked the cat was a stray or feral dog, it was instinct that caused him/her to attack. She is now nine years old and is actually a nice dog, but she absolutely can’t be around children or small animals such as cats because she bites. I believe in “POR”(Pet Owners Responsibility) for their precious pets. Long story short, cat went to vet, spent 2 nights there and has since been given the all clear, and is now home. They are actually allowed to roam and you can not tell a cat where to go. In some cases, you just can’t get fair compensation from the dog owner or their insurance company. HORRIFIC. We have had other similar situations and I avoid the food thing, but what is the best answer or solution? My other cat had to be euthanized due to a neighbors dog coming up on MY porch and attacking~when I took her to the vet~~with the neighbors owner~who was willing to pay, in order to avoid a lawsuit~the vet told her she needed to really consider euthanizing the dog, as it was so agressive. We tried being extra nice to her, but she still misbehaved. I would get lots of compliments of how gentle, well behaved he was. He said the old folks went away for a holiday and while they were gone, the boys decided they didn’t like cats so they shot them all. If there are sudden moves, then the dogs will try and chase them even when on a leash. Both dogs were not on leaches and I always told my girlfriend (who’s dogs they really are) that the dogs should be on a leash. Like everyone else said, it’s an instinct for most dogs. No pet, docile Period. person, but still a NICE person.). However thats not much comfort to you when you've had your cat killed. Our dog fought back and the cat later died. They don't have much of a case. Stupid Pitbull owners with two dangerous Pitbulls gets overpowered and they manage to kill a cat. I even train them in order to get rid of their aggression and they are getting better. One good thing is that many courts are getting harder on people with animals like this. All these animals grew up together. My cat came back later with a bite wound that needed expensive treatment. My dogs and cats play nicely with each other. You can get an unlimited fine or be sent to prison for up to 6 months (or both) if your dog is dangerously out of control. Next time I’m not going to have this many dogs and it has to be dogs that are good to cats. My cats have always been allowed outdoors, but they have always been kept in my own yard on leashes and harnesses, and I have always stayed outside with them. The answer is obvious…. The dogs are either inside, leashed, or walked. Why the heck do these murderous dogs kill cats anyways since they DON’T EAT THEM??? The stories above seem to have experiences with cats that are not in the household. BUT, when a dog attacks a cat, what will it attack next?? She is visibly disturbed and has been under the bed ALL DAY LONG. This is a must. The fence(wall) is Switzerland…neutral territory..I know my cats don’t go in their yards..I am vigilent & diligent…My cats are indoor/outdoor rescued from the outdoor, cats. themselves as if to say….take “THAT! I love my dog Lewis – I would just about do anything for him, but I sure wouldn’t be OK about him attacking cats. When I lived at my Hi, we rescued a 6 month old pure-breed husky from a animal shelter some 12 months ago & she’s the softest, most lovable creature ever, we also have a 3 yr old Husky/Alsatian who’s the dominant one but as we’ve had her since a pup, she is well trained too. I have to agree with everyone who already said what I was thinking. I have the sweetest (usually) cattle dog mix that my husband I adopted 5 years ago. I feel truly sorry for the cat and for her owners. Q. She thought the kitty was dead. and Now what do I do?? The pail had a little bit of chop in it. Where’s the sensitivity of these hypocrite dog-owners and “so-calling-themselves animal-lovers” when it comes to thinking about WHAT a feline cat has to bear before she/he is killed brutally and so-cruelly by MURDEROUS DOGS and their insensitive and stupid and SELFISH OWNERS???!!! Dog was prob. I turned and went back to sleep. I see this time and time again. If a canine bit someone on your property, you may need to fight a lawsuit. I think what you’re saying is mean. The dogs prey instinct. If they are inside cats, you have their nails trimmed just like you would a dog. We know dogs are like family members. They aren’t hungry, they don’t have autopilot that makes them kill, its fun, they like it and will continue to do so until they are taught that it is not in their best interest to keep up that activity. Cat owners usually love dogs, but dog owners hate cats and they even rejoice when a dog kills a cat. My girlfriend and I adopted our first ever kitten 3 months ago at 8 weeks. Whos at fault? A co worker has strict rules for her dog. My cat never leaves my backyard and is mostly inside the house anyway. Regarding dogs, it is the owner’s responsibility to keep their dogs secured. Although I heard it and went immediately, they would not let go of my cat and were both working on him viciously and would not let go. We dont see her or her vicious little dog anymore. Your neighbours probably didn't think it would get over a 6ft fence. This cat has been around dogs her whole life, they slept together, played together. Anyway, Sister died when she was 11 and a half years old. Being a responsible dog owner means thinking of your neighbors and the effects of your animal using their yard and not yours. It is one of the hardest bad behaviors to keep under control. She knew the word, “baby.” The boy got upset, saying “I’m not a baby.” She wasn’t used to children, but she was very good around anything helpless, sick, or a baby animal. And you’re a doctor? The other day, a cat came over the fence and attacked mine. Chase…..yes. Sign up here for Free Updates (and get my free e-book "Top 10 Ways to Save Money at the Veterinarian"): To post a comment, click the 'Comments' link below: Topics: Cat Health, Dog Health, Pet health | 89 Comments ». animals should be as unconditional as those for drunk driving in CA: if your pet is caught “harming”, you go straight to jail, no if’s and’s or but’s. Everyone agrees that dogs should be leashed or confined to thier property, but few agree that the same should hold true for cats. It is still alive, breathing normally, willing to drink and has a steady heartbeat. I could feel her reaching for me for help and I couldn’t do anything about it. A dog killing a cat does not mean that it will upgrade to killing children. Separate the dog from the cat. a neighborhood dog and tried to get him to run through the sprinklers with I got a puppy from the Humane Society and immediately signed up for an obedience class. You might not be able to prove you warned them if it was verbal and there were no witnesses but still the dog was in your fenced yard. We can try to suppress that drive. Then somebody left a pail on the floor in the barn. I have a very sweet dog. Dogs like that should not be owned by anyone and should be put down, no question about it. What are we suppose to do beyond that? We’ve had the husky for 6 yeas and the cats for less than 2 yrs. I feel like Dr. Andrew Jones, I put the responsibility on the pet owners. The cat limped off the step and onto the stone wall close by. I have a huge vet bill and no cat. On the flip side of this, if your dog was the aggressor or he escaped the yard, your dog is looking at some serious consequences. While breaking up the fight my neighbor claims he reinjured his back, am - Answered by a verified Lawyer We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. So sometimes it is a protective instinct, besides a hunting instinct kicking in. I believe it is the dogs owner who is responsible. The cat ended up crashing right as we were putting it down. The other dogs in the neighborhood see my cat all the time and never bother him. You can always go to training for your animals to get along. This was 4 days ago and now we have a huge vet bill and a not good cat. We have just experienced a tragedy greater than most written here. I’m serious BIG time…, Yes, I’m a cat person primarily, but I also do love dogs….was raised with My dog attacked my neighbors dog in their yard. He is now in a body cast and it has been one and half weeks. You must reinforce the dog's training every single day in some way. can go get a gun and take shots at YOU too?? She has been a great dog for the past 5 years, but over the past year we have had to stop her from hurting our cat 4 times (who we had before she came into our lives). While, yes, a declawed cat can be somewhat defenseless; I don’t see that as a part of the question. The folks at the pound said she got along with both dogs and cats. So far they are better than she at finding a tree or cover. My cat, Sassi, was attacked yesterday by my neighbor’s dog. THEY MUST HAVE A TIE OUT CABLE OR ROPE JUST LIKE A DOG!!!!!! not mine. Today my husband caught the Nuetured male dobie/rot mix with another cat in his mouth. If I had not been there to grab her. I was looking for a home for the kitty because I knew my dog doesn’t like cats. Lilly, my lab came running over and my mum tried to get hold of her collar, but Lilly was too strong, so Lilly got away ! unused to dogs, this cat naturally ran away from him and so he gave chase and before anyone knew what had happened, my pup had grasped the cat about the mid-section to cease its flight, sadly crushing the poor creature as a Mal’s jaws are among the strongest in the dog world. I would not have considered euthanizing any of my dogs for killing a strange cat that climbed my fence in the night. pen if determined and hurt them). Sounds like I don’t like dogs…not so…..but I don’t believe people who cannot train the wildness out of the dog and cannot keep them confined should have them as pets. So things will get back to normal. The best idea is to have both growing up with each other in order for a “safe house” environment. He was trained to attack. A dog attacking a cat is a dog attacking a child. Well I must agree with everyone else so far. former home I wanted my cats to experience the outdoors and we had a roofed Anthony Holder said a 6ft-long black animal pounced, knocked him to the ground, then mauled him with its claws for about 30 seconds. give your condolences but don't give a dime. any dog that attacks a cat should be put down. Now sometimes they are hardly noticeable, like the whiskers moving, ear movement or position, the body language changes, the tail position or movement, the look in the eye, the breathing, the tenseness of the muscles, but there is always a sign. people should be severely fined and the dog kept on a leash at ALL times. Your dog doesn’t look at behaviors as good or bad they just react and repeat what brings them pleasure and rewards. Remember, these animals are born with normal instincts to make chase. After about 20 min I look outside and see our dogs over what seems to be something raggedy/ floppy. Or for teaching them to stay out of, off of, or away from things you deem necessary, such as the kitchen counter, the T.V., that high shelf with Great-Gramma’s antique clock she brought with her from the foreign land she was born in, etc… You must have a scratching post available to all cats. I wish dog owners would think of the affect their animal’s actions would have on another animal owner if their dog hurt a neighbors cat or even dog. them while the cats usually stayed JUST out of reach and luxuriously bathed teaching the dog to leave it and not chase it is the answer. All animals were indoors. Vets and groomers will do this for you just like they would a dog. Also check to see if there is an ordinance against people letting their pet cats roam .. some places do have such rules, they're not easy to enforce but in this case if you could point out their cat was illegal it might be an extra thing to get them to back down.

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