Need Help dealing with neighbor/ vet bill???????

Question

wesday 1-10-07 I left my house about 11:00 am and came back home about 4:00 pm. I went outside like I always do to check on my pets 3 small dogs. But I noticed that my dogs were not playful like always..So I took a closer and the two females were scared but ok...then I checked the male named DODGER.. as hiding and I pull him out of the shed and he was hurt....I saw pieces of his skin missing and bit marks all over his neck....so we took him to the vet and the vet said he was attacked by a big dog....and the only the neighbor in back of us has a big dog...but we weren't sure how the dog got in to our yard or how are dog got into their yard..so I left it alone...But on friday I saw the neighbor jump my 5 feet wall...and was trying to attack my other dogs...so my Question is how do I ask my neighbor to bill my vet bill???

So how To I get my neighbor to paid for the vet bill?????...or should they paid

Answer 1

Walk up to the front door tell them what happened.

Ask them to kindly keep their dog in their yard.

Here's my vet bill, please reimburse me for the damage that your dog did to mine.

Be prepared to walk them over to see Dodger's injuries. Tell them that you heard from a friend that attacking dogs are causing some people to loose their insurance on their home.
this is the truth, if their insurance carrier knew about this they would cancel them right now.

Go easy at first and give them time to get used to the idea. Then follow up with another friendly visit.

Then sue them for sure. You'll get way more than your vet bill.

Answer 2

Unless you or another neighbor actually seen their dog attack your dog there is nothing you can do legally. What you could do is let them know what happened to your dog and why you think it was their dog. You should let them know when their dog has jumped the fence and is in your yard. They may be inclined to pay the vet bills rather then have you call the police over the incident. I do not know the laws in your state but in my state all dog owners are required to contain their dog and almost all states have leash laws. If they are unwilling I would call the authorities and get some advice on what you can do.
I would also insist they do something about the fence, you should not have to pay for a new fence since it is not your dog that is jumping it. If you could get a video of their dog jumping the fence the courts would actually make them do something about the problem. I would hope they do not want to have problems with the law over an aggessive dog especially because of how much you hear about this problem on the news.
You straight out ask them to pay the bills and arm yourself with proof that it was their dog.

Answer 3

I agree, you need to gat a vet to take care of your dog whether he pays for it or not. Call Animal Control, the owners of all dog have a legal obligation to confine their animals and are reasonable for any damage they may do, report your finding to Animal Control, and by all means get a video of the dog jumping your fence.

I would not be nice; I would go to small calms court. You do not have to prove you were nice (though that would not hurt) you just have to have a preponderance of the evidence. Along with the vet bill, have him give you a copy of the dogs Medical Record (Medical Records are legal documents and are not considered hearsay) and have him state what he believes the injurer’s causes. Get a copy of the report that Animal Control filed, Police Report (if you filed one), along with any pictures or videos you were able to obtain and I am sure that you will have the preponderance of the evidence.

If it was me I would shoot the dog the next time it came in my yard, and then take him to court

Answer 4

Call animal control A.S.A.P! they'll determine what needs to be done, they are really awesome people and will help you plus your neighbor will have to pay for the vet bill it's the law you should take pictures of your dog and pictures of where the other dog is getting in your yard now if you haven't already, they will come in handy.I hope your dog is ok, your local animal control is in your phone book.

Answer 5

I would set up a video camera in the back that might capture the dog jumping the fence/wall into your yard so you have some evidence to support your claim. This way if the neighbor is rude or stupid about it, you at least have something in your favor.

Answer 6

The first step is, yes, approach your neighbor about your injured dogs. Don't sound like you are accusing them - be friendly and straightforward, and ask if they know anything about your dogs getting injured. If you still feel that they are at fault, and they won't admit it, you might want to seek legal assistance. Also, for future reference, I would not let any pets of mine outside when I am not home. That is just asking for danger.

Answer 7

I would write a very nice letter, and send a copy of the bill, and send it return receipt requested. If you take them to small claims court, you will need to establish that you were nice, and presented them with the opportunity.
You also could call the police, and have them make a written report/investigation. It is against the law in most places to have a vicious animal, and they could assist you in getting what you need for proof in small claims court.

Answer 8

1 you could go over there and talk to them.
2 send a registered letter
if you can get a a video of the dog jumping the fence.
if you get no response from the neighbor, take them to court with the video.
if i were you, I'd make the fence higher.

Answer 9

they opt to attraction to close that their canines were given out and bit your canines on your own backyard. Their canines might want to get out and chew a baby and then it will be worse for them. in the journey that they are genuine associates, they are going to furnish to pay the vet bill. If not, then you truly are out the money except you opt for to take them to small claims courtroom the position it would want to fee you larger interior the longer time period. they might furnish to pay 1/2 the bill which may be more desirable than not something.

Answer 10

whatever happens you can for get being friends with your nabour so get the dog sorted out at the vets then drop it through the letter box then if they complain to you tell them you are going to the police tell them you are having his dog put down under the dangerous dogs act then take it from there