2006-10-24 08:16:03 · 17 answers · asked by Matthew B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, I don't think that it is legal man!
2006-10-24 08:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by day dreamin baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the area you live.
If the strays are threatening you or your family/pets/livestock than in most localities it is okay. Here where I live animal control half the time won't respond to calls and have told citizens to just shoot the dogs themselves (there are a lot of stray dogs that run in packs here).
If you are just wanting to shoot them for no reason other than the fact you don't like them; no it is NOT legal.
Basically you will have to check with your state laws; because if you do shoot one of the strays it could turn out to be someone's pet and then you would have a lawsuit on your hands.
2006-10-24 08:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I really hope you are not looking for a "yes" to this question so you can go shoot some strays. Shooting stray animals is CRUELTY! If you have a problem with strays in your neighborhood then call the humane society... you could also spread the word of the importance of spaying and neutering. By spaying and neutering your pets you cut down the mass numbers of pets being born everyday. One dog and her first litter over a seven year period can produce 300,000 plus other dogs. Scary right? The solution is not shooting them but educating the public.
2006-10-24 08:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you were in immediate danger, probably.
Actually in my province they have designated days in the northern rural areas where you go out and shoot the strays. Though this is because there are like 10 people a year that are attacked by packs of ferral dogs up there. The people with dogs that they care for just make sure to leave them inside for the day.
Otherwise...no.
2006-10-24 08:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In maximum places the position a firearm might want to be discharged you are able to shoot a stray dogs. Cruelty to animals is a criminal offense. Killing a dogs, abandoned, a stray isn't . And what does being a Christian ,Hindu or the different faith ought to do with this subject? looks that some human beings flow off the topic of the question a touch. Dukefenton also might want to also advise some kinfolk denouncing and informing . colorations of SS.!!!!!
2016-12-05 04:37:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is still cruel no matter if it is legal or not. How would you like it if they shot you cause you were homeless. Eventually the livestock will be killed anyway, just think of it as the dogs cutting costs.
2006-10-24 08:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by lagies mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not legal. Call the county dog catcher to come get them. That is cruel to shoot them.
2006-10-24 08:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Caleb's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in any jurisdiction that I know - and I'm a retired lawyer
It is a good way to get yourself arrested for animal cruelty.
Call the animal control officer
2006-10-24 08:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by ann a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeh you can shoot a stay dog and you cna burn a dog.
OF COURSE YOU CAN"T SHOOT A STRAY DOG!!!!!!!!!!
WOULD YOU WANT SOMEONE TO SHOOT YOUR DOG IF YOU HAD ONE JUST BECAUSE IT GOT LOSE.
2006-10-24 08:32:21 · answer #9 · answered by pinkprincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you arent plannig to do this. Its bad enough they are stray and have no one to feed them and love them. Why would you want to shoot them?
2006-10-24 08:25:09 · answer #10 · answered by Kit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. If you're a rancher in Colorado, yes (if you have a license for the gun). Check with your local police department.
2006-10-24 08:19:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋