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chattiesmom · 05-27-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Peters

the dogs probably went after the horse because they arent use to the animals and ahvent seen anything like them before not socialized very well acclimated with different kinds of animals so theres no telling what may happne towards cats ot smaller dogs/yorkies i would report it to animal control ESPICALLY if the owner people RESPONSIBLE for them was rude about it!! usually im one to defend pits tooth and nail against anyone and everyone ingorant against the breed just because they are pits doesnt mean they should be instanly be judged but this sounds like pure neglagance and a safety issue at least they seem people friendly but what about small kids? you never know not worth the chance with any large unattended breed of dog!

Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The two dogs live on a farm and their owner has horses. The dogs got were running loose, came across the street and attacked my horses. I am just glad that they didn't go the other way because there would have been children outside playing at that time of day.

Judy in Waco · 05-27-2009, 12:57 PM

I just have one more thing to add. You don't always know what the attacker's intentions are, and often even they don't know. Even with people. Sometimes it's just a blind rage. The only time I've ever jumped in the middle of a fight was when I saw a teenage boy literally choking his girlfriend to death. I was thrown against a brick wall and hurt, but it shocked him enough that he stopped. I was his favorite teacher, and he still lashed out.

So, I can't say that I would only shoot an animal that was "trying to kill" one of mine, because how do you know? I also know of large dogs (and people for that matter) who have critically injured others by accident as well.

AprilLove · 05-27-2009, 01:21 PM

Wow, that is scary! Cindy I'm so glad your horses are ok, you and your yorkies are ok, and the kids down the street are ok. It could have been so tragic. I hope the warning and visit by the Animal Control resolve the issue.

Have you heard anything back from the neighbors or AC, or are you able to see if they have the proper restraint (fencing or whatever) for their dogs?

patty58 · 05-27-2009, 06:10 PM

Hey little fris, you tell my nephews that they have the right to protect those precious babies. Hell's bell's those dogs were probably as big as those babies. I certainly enjoyed our visit. Love you

SandysDaddy · 05-28-2009, 06:04 PM

First, I wanna say to the person that said you can't "get a pit off when he's attacking"... that you're wrong. Because I have broken a dog fight involving a pit bull WITHOUT using a weapon... and he didn't bite me. In fact, my dog (not my pit bull) was more dangerous than he was... that comment, to me, just perpetuates the stereotypes about the breed that I hate to hear and makes them sound like they're bloodlust... sad, really...

I could never shoot any animal, honestly. Though, I would shoot AT them if I had livestock and they were attacking my livestock. Usually, the sound of the gun itself scares a dog away. That being said, I believe that you CAN legally shoot a dog for attacking your livestock. Last I heard, anyway.

I'm sorry about what happened to your horses. <3 Poor things must've been scared to death.

cataholic · 05-28-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I wish the law would allow for shooting a dog that is attacking your livestock, but alas, it is a crime

Go figure. You are encouraged (there is a bounty) to kill coyotoes - but a domestic dog attacking your horses is protected. There is something wrong with his picture.

In Virginia there is a law that says dogs can be shot if they are in livestock. Have you checked the laws in GA?

chattiesmom · 05-29-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cataholic

In Virginia there is a law that says dogs can be shot if they are in livestock. Have you checked the laws in GA?

I had a nice chat with one of our Animal Control Officers - I was very impressed with him. The laws in Georgia state that property owners are allowed to protect "person and property" by what ever means are necessary. We don't have a leash law in our county, we have an restraint law meaning that ALL domestic animals including cats must be restrained to your property. If they leave your property you are in violation. So the huge moral issue with me is -- when to shoot. I do not want to kill the dogs just because they just trot across the road, but when they go into attack mode, then it is hard to get a good clean shot without the risk of injuring the horses. It is compounded by the fact that the neighbor lady was hostile about the whole situation.

Fortunately I haven't seen them again. I sincerely hope that the dogs are being well taken care of and for goodness sakes I hope that lactating bitch gets more to eat.

PANAMA69 · 05-29-2009, 06:54 PM

Oh boy that is just so freaking scary, glad that everyone is ok

05-27-2009, 12:57 PM	#32
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I just have one more thing to add. You don't always know what the attacker's intentions are, and often even they don't know. Even with people. Sometimes it's just a blind rage. The only time I've ever jumped in the middle of a fight was when I saw a teenage boy literally choking his girlfriend to death. I was thrown against a brick wall and hurt, but it shocked him enough that he stopped. I was his favorite teacher, and he still lashed out. So, I can't say that I would only shoot an animal that was "trying to kill" one of mine, because how do you know? I also know of large dogs (and people for that matter) who have critically injured others by accident as well. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

05-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#33
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Wow, that is scary! Cindy I'm so glad your horses are ok, you and your yorkies are ok, and the kids down the street are ok. It could have been so tragic. I hope the warning and visit by the Animal Control resolve the issue. Have you heard anything back from the neighbors or AC, or are you able to see if they have the proper restraint (fencing or whatever) for their dogs? __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

05-27-2009, 06:10 PM	#34
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Hey little fris, you tell my nephews that they have the right to protect those precious babies. Hell's bell's those dogs were probably as big as those babies. I certainly enjoyed our visit. Love you __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

05-29-2009, 06:54 PM	#38
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Oh boy that is just so freaking scary, glad that everyone is ok __________________

05-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#35
SandysDaddy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring Lake, NC Posts: 64	First, I wanna say to the person that said you can't "get a pit off when he's attacking"... that you're wrong. Because I have broken a dog fight involving a pit bull WITHOUT using a weapon... and he didn't bite me. In fact, my dog (not my pit bull) was more dangerous than he was... that comment, to me, just perpetuates the stereotypes about the breed that I hate to hear and makes them sound like they're bloodlust... sad, really... I could never shoot any animal, honestly. Though, I would shoot AT them if I had livestock and they were attacking my livestock. Usually, the sound of the gun itself scares a dog away. That being said, I believe that you CAN legally shoot a dog for attacking your livestock. Last I heard, anyway. I'm sorry about what happened to your horses. <3 Poor things must've been scared to death.