Roaming dogs

[JDgreen]

I am so fricking angry at the jerks who let their dogs run loose...I just spent a half hour balancing on a ladder 15 feet up, rescuing two of my cats that ran up trees when some big mongrel decided to wander into our property about an hour ago. It didn't really seem to intend to chase the cats, but all three of them were terrified and all went up trees. I had a large section of 2 inch PVC pipe close at hand and threw it at the dog, hitting it on the head and it took off. If I ever see the (censored) thing on my property again I am going to shoot it. PERIOD. This has happened before in the past and I am sick and tired of loose dogs.

Any comments?

 

[Ifixdit]

I think there's this Koolaid green looking drink that I understand will keep 'em from ever coming back. Keep it away from the cats though. Just sayin'.

 

[mois25]

I am for a moment assuming you hit the dog and it became more violent. However, it is absurd for a dog owner to let it loose for whatever reasons. It anything happens, the owner would pay heavily.

 

[173abn]

Yrs. ago I had a neighbor that let his 6 dogs run loose and they were killing my Xs ducks and geese.I asked him real nice to control them and he said he'd think about it.Well I went a huntin that night and mr neighbor come up short 6 dogs come sunup. russ

 

[KennyV]

It is a shame that people contribute to the problems that pets have... but there are a lot of people and pets out there...
Dogs generally enjoy chancing cats, I have even had a few cats that enjoyed being chased by dogs... not that all are like that.
Cats are very well equipped for climbing and although I have heard of cats being rescued from trees and on other things, I have never seen a stranded cat that 'needed' to be rescued, I think eventually they would get down... Not saying that is a reason to tolerate roaming dogs, When I was young there were several wild dog packs that roamed the area, they were devastating on the chicken and duck population...
In a urban environment the neighborhood dogs will 'pack' and run wild ... if allowed .
In town it's generally easier to catch the dog and identify it if possible OR call the pound and they will if they can... If you know the owner and can't get things worked out ... Well , then that is where you have to use your skills at dealing with people... :smile:KennyV

 

[lizard]

The owners need to take responsibility for their dogs.........if this is a one off event......fair enough,
but if it happens again tell the owner there will be consequences
Some people who will not yield are a major problem in society.....then if the law will not help, then you need to take matters into your own hands.........it could get ugly.

 

[macky]

Yrs. ago I had a neighbor that let his 6 dogs run loose and they were killing my Xs ducks and geese.I asked him real nice to control them and he said he'd think about it.Well I went a huntin that night and mr neighbor come up short 6 dogs come sunup. russ

That's the way to do it I must agree. They're technically trespassing, endangering lives and should be dealt with immediately.

But I would think of it more in terms of fun. Russ, it must have been fun hunting without having to leave your own premises.

 

[173abn]

Living in the country I've seen my share of dogs dumped by a**h*** owners.They usually die horrible deaths by starvation,I've also seen my share of fereal cats that wreak havoc on wildlife.I'm not a hunter and only "hunt" as a last resort.I find no thrill in hunting and killing anything especially after a tour in Vietnam .With that said the Army taught me how to hunt and the VietCong and N.V.A. put me through their test,I guess I passed.I will and do protect what's mine. russ

 

[abeja_reina_1989]

I know what you mean. It always freaks me out, because you never know if the dog is going to run away or anything like that. I will admit, I have been that person and I realized that it's really rude because you never know who you may bump into. Someone may be very terrified of dogs, or even allergic. I can't believe that used to be me..:ashamed:

 

[Jess]

I was bit by a dog when I was a little girl and let me tell you, when I see those dogs roaming, I freak out.