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Originally Posted by SnowWa

I hate to see neighbors fighting over or about dogs -- because nothing good ever comes from it. In fact, things usually only get worse.

I would make a serious complaint - to get it on the record.

And - I think you and your husband should walk over and visit with your neighbor regarding his dogs. I would be as nice as I could be, considering the circumstances, and discuss his getting a higher fence. Doing the right thing is in his best interest also - because he is placing his dogs in a position where they may do some harm and may end up being taken away from him. Plus -- even if he gets defensive - no one wants their dog or dogs to injure other dogs or people.

I would tell him about your vet bill, and hopefully, he will offer to take care of it. And - I would tell him that I am sorry, but I had to report the incident. He needs to know that a report has been filed.

**** as far as suing or bringing charges - I wouldn't even go there. (There isn't much more right now other than your vet bill - the not-too-serious injury to your dog - and your being frightened to death.) Bringing charges or legal action against neighbors just isn't where anyone wants to be...... I would spend my time working to solve this problem and staying as friendly as possible.

He needs to understand that nothing like this can ever happen again - and needs to do whatever is necessary to prevent it.

Good luck!

Carol Jean

Unfortunately....one of the problems with "Keeping Peace at all Cost"....usually ends up with escalating future problems regarding the dogs. If the owners of these animals do not learn that there are repercussions to the lack of responsibility....it will continue. It is apparent that these neighbors do not view their animals as potentially dangerous...only as loving pets. In their own words, "they are only playing". To have a "neighborly" chat to convince them that their dogs are a danger to both children and animals would be, IMHO, futile. Dogs that "play"....do not bite to the point of puncturing flesh. That is aggression...pure and simple.

Please correct me if I am misinformed, but it is my assumption that these neighbors have been made aware of the puncture wound to her Yorkie. The "Right" thing to do would be to offer to pay for the vet costs and to take steps to secure their animals. This is not a matter of being "neighborly". These people have a moral and legal responsibility....

The bottom line is....these dogs DO present a threat to both children and animals..and I feel it would be negiligent to take a passive stand on something that could very well cost an animals or a child's life.

Francie