Dangerous Dogs in The Neighborhood

[Ariana]

Is your cat name Charlie?

Whut?!:confused::confused:

If this was me I would be getting some sort of pellet or paintball gun. Those dogs would not want to come anywhere near my property that is for sure. A dogs life over a child? Or even your cat? I just don't know how this is allowed to happen honestly. If it came down to it I might buy a real gun too. If this animal is on your property terrorizing you and the kids and it killed your cat, I am pretty sure you can kill it. I would not hesitate. I would also let the owners know I had a gun and that I am not afraid to use it.

Geeze that makes me sound crazy ::

[Ariana]

I am so sorry that happened to you! I know how traumatizing that is. Last year I opened the door and a pit bull ran into my house and grabbed my boston terrier. I had 2 one year olds and an infant in the living room at the time. My teenage kids grabbed the babies and ran into a bedroom to hide.

I expected to lose the babies. A dog attack in my living room...within feet of the babies. I would have pulled my babies in a heartbeat. Thankfully the parents were amazing.

The parents would make sure to check the area before they got out of the car, and I would meet them at the door so that they didn't have to stand outside at all. That lasted a couple of months before they started to relax a little bit.

For months I didn't take them outside, other than my tiny fenced in back yard. Now I will take them outside as long as I have my teenage daughter with me, and we both have pepper spray in our pockets. The only reason I will do that now is because I have never seen the dog again. It is really sad that I have a fear of dogs that I have never had before.

(The pit bull that was attacking cookie eventually let go and ran away. She spent weeks at the animal hospital. I spent over $4k. Thankfully a year later she is good as new, with the exception of some nasty scars.)

That is just terrible

[NightOwl]

Are the owners at home during the day or do they work out of the home? If there's a way for you to have a working relationship with them, where you can let them know you are taking a walk at a certain time, and they will be extra vigilant at that time to secure their pets...perhaps that will help?

I had the same thought! It's an excellent idea. I just need to get past the hurt of losing my cat.

[NightOwl]

Was there an eye witness who saw one of these dogs kill your cat?

It is just that I watch Judge Judy and people always sue if another animal attacks or kills their pet (for vet bills or burial expenses). I'm not sure if I'd want to and be in a neighbor vs. neighbor feud but having a police report and court record could be of value if there is ever another attack on you or other neighbors. A paper trail.

I'm not so sure it would do any good if there wasn't a witness or anything in writing such as a text message or even facebook. Judge Judy accepts facebook post's as evidence. Just a thought.

I saw one dog in the front yard chasing her then the fight moved to the playground out back. I ran through the house and out the back door where I saw the second dog with my cat in its mouth. But there was no one else but me. The first dog was nowhere to be seen and the second one bolted when I ran out.

[NightOwl]

Is your cat name Charlie?

No her name was Nessa. I may change my user name because it's just a sad reminder now.

[NightOwl]

Whut?!:confused::confused:

If this was me I would be getting some sort of pellet or paintball gun. Those dogs would not want to come anywhere near my property that is for sure. A dogs life over a child? Or even your cat? I just don't know how this is allowed to happen honestly. If it came down to it I might buy a real gun too. If this animal is on your property terrorizing you and the kids and it killed your cat, I am pretty sure you can kill it. I would not hesitate. I would also let the owners know I had a gun and that I am not afraid to use it.

Geeze that makes me sound crazy ::

I'm with you! I told the owner on Sunday not to expect her dogs back if she allowed them on my property again! And I mean it. I will not hesitate to shoot them if they come back. That may sound horrible to some, but I have one other cat and a very gentle dog, 4 children of my own and a full house of daycare children. I have too much to lose to tolerate crappy pet owners and their vicious dogs.

[NightOwl]

This is not okay. This dog needs either some training, or rehomed to a home with no small children. Our first pitty (the full blooded one) was jealous of the other dogs. That was one of the reasons we rehomed her, she would fight with the other dogs if they got near us. That and I couldn't have her in Kansas and do daycare. That made no sense to me, because you could have ANY other breed, just not a pit bull it was speifically named. I have never really allowed the kids around my dogs much anyway, because I have always felt that any dog could/would bite if it feels scared or threatened. That is how they know to protect themselves.

Totally agree. And here's the crazy part. This exact dog has bit my nephew once before. He has 3 tiny scars on his face from it. She was put in quarantine for the allotted time required by law and returned home afterwards. The laws on animal control **** here. And they still live in the same house together. Feel free to judge my mom and sister for their decisions. I do it constantly and they are well aware of how I feel.

[Thriftylady]

Totally agree. And here's the crazy part. This exact dog has bit my nephew once before. He has 3 tiny scars on his face from it. She was put in quarantine for the allotted time required by law and returned home afterwards. The laws on animal control **** here. And they still live in the same house together. Feel free to judge my mom and sister for their decisions. I do it constantly and they are well aware of how I feel.

I guess everyone is different. If my dog bit someone, I wouldn't ever trust him again and would have to get rid of him. DH always says he will never own a mean dog, but he doesn't mind owning one that makes people wonder a bit. It doesn't sound to me like this dog is mean, but some pits can be very jealous for some reason. And that can cause issues. I was l lucky with ours it was only towards other dogs, but that wasn't fair to the other dogs either so she had to go to a home where she was the only dog. They had no issues with her after that.

[NightOwl]

I guess everyone is different. If my dog bit someone, I wouldn't ever trust him again and would have to get rid of him. DH always says he will never own a mean dog, but he doesn't mind owning one that makes people wonder a bit. It doesn't sound to me like this dog is mean, but some pits can be very jealous for some reason. And that can cause issues. I was l lucky with ours it was only towards other dogs, but that wasn't fair to the other dogs either so she had to go to a home where she was the only dog. They had no issues with her after that.

I had a lab like this, believe it or not. She was our youngest dog but became very alpha and would keep the others from eating. We rehomed her to an older couple where she was the only pet and she thrived there. She just wasn't meant to be part of a pack.

[BabyMonkeys]

I saw one dog in the front yard chasing her then the fight moved to the playground out back. I ran through the house and out the back door where I saw the second dog with my cat in its mouth. But there was no one else but me. The first dog was nowhere to be seen and the second one bolted when I ran out.

My heart breaks for you. My daughter just asked me why I had tears in my eyes and I told her that you are going through something similar to what we had.

I am a huge animal lover, but I would absolutely shoot that dog if I saw it on my property again.

[Second Home]

I may see things differently (but I have trained and shown dogs in the past and have fostered dogs with behavior issues for a rescue ).

I would want a dog to grow and warn someone that they did not like what they were doing . Most people miss the subtle signs of a dog who is uncomfortable with a situation , this is why so many young kids get bit . The parents think it's cute for them to lay on a dog , pull the ears or tail and stare into their face . Growling is a way for a dog to let someone know to stop what you are doing.

To me is sounds like the nephew may have done something to the dog in the past , especially if the dog has bitten him before .

Without being there to see what goes on there is no way to tell 100% , but most dogs do not just bite . Dogs do not know jealousy like people do . They will guard what they believe is theirs from a threat , whatever that threat may be .

[Rockgirl]

I have nothing new to add.....just wanted to say I'm so sorry about your cat. That must have been so traumatic to see the dog with the cat. I really can't imagine.

[spedmommy4]

I didn't read the whole thread but I wanted to add to something that a pp said. The owner of the property is probably your best option.

Property owners can be held responsible for what happens on their property so many landlords screen out large or "aggressive" breeds. (Most often because insurance won't cover them) It's possible the owner doesn't know about them and would not be happy they are there. I'm betting the owners would be especially unhappy that the dogs have demonstrated agression.

If the property was rented out through a management company, the owner should be easy to find.

[NightOwl]

My heart breaks for you. My daughter just asked me why I had tears in my eyes and I told her that you are going through something similar to what we had.

I am a huge animal lover, but I would absolutely shoot that dog if I saw it on my property again.

Awwwww I didn't mean to bring up bad thoughts for you. Thank you though. I'm not a crazy cat lady, really. But man, I loved this girl. She sat on my left knee every night while I watched TV, slept on my hip every night (I'm a side sleeper), and she had the softest fur I've ever touched. And the last time I touched it was while she was dying and I was wailing like a baby in my backyard. It's been 6 days and I still cry when I think of her.

[Unregistered]

No her name was Nessa. I may change my user name because it's just a sad reminder now.

I read a story similiar with a cat named Charlie.
How horrific!