my neighbor fed her ribs and a paper plate she got some of the plate caught in her small intestine and she basically blew up in the inside. The neighbor just came onto my property and did this with out asking.
2006-07-11 17:19:32 · 30 answers · asked by budsbabe24@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You could try a lawsuit - unfortunately, all you would get would be the cash value of the dog. and you'd have to have proof that that's what killed the dog (like an autopsy report from the vet) and proof that your neighbor did it.
2006-07-11 17:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love dogs and cats, and I feel terrible for the dog and you.
However, the neighbor may have done this as a gesture of kindness. It was not your neighbor's fault that the dog ate the paper plate, altho a little thought put into it might have changed your neighbor's mind about using a paper plate.
Was your dog THAT hungry that it ate the plate? Is there any blame on YOUR part?
I would first speak with the neighbor, who may, in fact, feel just as terribly about the incident as you do. Perhaps they can offer some reparation of some sort.
Don't just run at your neighbor with a rusty shovel. Try a little negotiation first.
2006-07-11 17:28:16 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope that your neighbour had the best intentions and now that this has happened I bet they will never do that again. I would present them with the bill and ask that they at least pay half. This would at least allow them to try and make amends with you. Did the vet do an autopsy? You are sure she wasn't poisoned? I don't know if you had a friendly relationship with your neighbour or not but if you did I bet they are dying with remorse themselves. Do you suspect they were up to no good? I would press charges if you thought so but in the same breath you have to consider the fact that you have to live next to them too and that they are the type of people who would poison a dog of a neighbour so be careful. If they had good intentions then I can guarantee that they are devastated and I hope if they were financially able, that they would help with the bill for her. Good luck and I am so sorry for your family, I know how devastating this is.
2006-07-11 17:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by chrissheather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can get a test done to see if there was any poisoning that caused the death, because that would be a more believeable reason. I've seen dogs eat far worst than a paper plate, and live, without any medical problems. Your neighbor was just being friendly and giving your dog a treat. I highly doubt he/she intentionally left the paper plate, to cause harm to your dog. How did the problem go unnoticed so long that it caused death? I would think the dog would of shown signs of discomfort that would alarm you.
2006-07-11 17:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good answer, PaintedRain... I've seen intestinal blockage in dogs, and it shows itself long before the dog suffers death from the effects... There's usually plenty of time to remove the blockage and repair any perforations. In that case, it would be op's problem for neglecting the medical needs of the dog as well as the neighbor's fault for introducing the hazard in the first place. The court may find both parties at fault, if the cause of death was indeed intestinal blockage....
2006-07-11 19:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you're so very angry and upset right now. I understand that what your neighbour did was so very wrong; however, I think they were doing it to be friendly and kind. I'm sure they did not mean for this to happen.
Have you spoken with your neighbour? Do they know that what they did was the reason your dog died?
I'm so sorry for your loss, but, if it was an accident, then perhaps the best way to cope with this is to open the lines of communication with your neighbour and let them know what happened and how saddened you are by your loss. If you charge them with something, you're creating a circle of anger rather than understanding, which is something your neighbour needs.
Again, I'm sorry for your loss, I truly am, you must be heart broken, but perhaps speaking with your neighbour might be the best way to start healing.
2006-07-11 18:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first off your neighbor trustpassed onto your property. So I would call the local police and report that. Secondly she abused your pet by feeding her without your permission. So that is animal cruelity (sorry about spelling if that is wrong). So I would also report that to the cops.
I can't believe how stupid people can be. Just call your local police and tell them what happened and make a report.
2006-07-11 17:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by jwkrebs07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your loss thats a shame I just bought a dog today from a place that saves dogs they dont believe in euth any pup she is a pit her mother was poisoned also leaving a good amount of pups and tht sh## pi$$es me off I could only imagine but tress and animal cruelty check into that. Again sorry if it were me I would do something that I cant say, good luck.
2006-07-11 17:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by $Foxy Diva$ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he ever done it before? If so you might not have a case becasue you never stopped him. Sorry for your dog, but he ate the plate. That probably wasn't your neighbor's intentions.
Good Luck
2006-07-11 17:50:37 · answer #9 · answered by JulyBaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it IS unfortunate. but, is this a friendly neighbor? have you allowed it all along? Accidents do happen. I recently had a puppy get into rat poison at the neighbors, and of course it was an accident. You have to decide if she really meant harm or not.
2006-07-11 17:27:16 · answer #10 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋