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Dog on dog attacks are a complex problem. Legally, you can seek damages for vet bills. But only if your dog and you were in the right. As some examples that would determine who is responsible:
- Was your dog on a leash?
- Was the other dog on a leash?
- Did the other dog come onto your property?
- If on a public right-of-way, did you have full control of your dog?
There may be differences in laws from one state to another.
You cannot get "pain and suffering" for yourself, unless you were also bit or hurt.
So basically, take the other owner to small claims court. Take photos of the place the attack occurred, taken from all directions if possible. Get a letter from your vet describing the injuries; if your dog died, ask the vet to include a statement of what caused the death and how those facts relate to the attack. Bring copies of all vet bills, itemized for each charge. Bring witnesses if anyone saw the attack.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou can make your fence higher, there is nothing you can do when a dog kills a cat, its the war of the cat and war of the dogs because they both hate each other.
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∙ 13y agoYou have the right to call Animal Control and the police and you could probably get them arrested for that!
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Who is liable when a cat attacks a dog?
The owner of the cat & possibly you if you &/or your dog were trespassing on the owner's property or if your dog was not on a leash.
Can you shoot a dog to save your cat?
Yes. You can shoot a dog if your cat is being mauled, then you can sue the dog owner for vet bills. You can but only if the dog is on your own property mauling your cat,if the dog is confined to his own yard and your cat wanders over on to his property and gets mauled you can not shoot the dog.
Can you shoot a dog attacking your pet cat?
no it's illegle You are very uninformed. Basically it's a Constitutional right to protect ones property. If your dog attacks a cat on the cat owner's property, the cat owner can protect his/her property. Controlling your dog is the responsible approach. (Please note the spell check option.)
Who is responsible if a dog kills your dog?
this all depends on where it happened. If your dog was on its own property leased or fenced in and the other dog was unleashed and coming on to your property and kills your dog the owner of the other dog is definitely responsible. If your dog got loose and wandered on to the other property you are responsible. If this happened in the street then which ever dog was off-leash the owner of that dog is fully responsible. That is why it is sad when a person does not have control of their animal.
If someone else's dogs enter my property and kills my dog who is liable?
The other person would be liable for damages. This is because owners are expected to keep their animals under control and on their property. If the dog came on to your property, you should not be liable for anything.
How would you encourage an aged person to exercise and his rights?
I would get a small dog or a cat for them.
What kills bats?
many tings kil bats but, the thing that they hate most is cat/dog repelant
What is better - a cat or a dog or a hamster?
cat then dog
What is the names of the cat and dog in cat dog?
Their names are just Cat and Dog!
What happens if my dog attacks a cat in our garden?
You garden will probably get messes up. If it was on your property, then the cat could be said to have been trespassing, and therefore any injuries it received would not be your fault. If the dog attacked the cat anywhere beyond the boundaries of your property, you could be held liable for keeping an "aggressive" dog, and have to pay damages or perhaps have your dog restrained or put down.
Do you spay a dog or a cat?
You spay a female dog and cat, you neuter a male dog and cat.
Why does your dog groom your cat?
If your dog is grooming your cat, it means that the dog thinks the cat is part of the family.
