and I am really angry, but I don't know who did it. It was on our property, and now she has died. I want to find out what happened, but how? And would it be worth it? Or should I just mourn her and then try and decide what to do once some time has passed?
My kids are really heartbroken and can't understand why someone would do this to an animal. She was just so sweet and trusted everyone. No use calling the police since I don't know exactly what happened. Any advice?
2007-02-12 09:56:03 · 19 answers · asked by Untitled 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
if you find who did it turn them in to your local aniamal shelter or police. a man down our street poisoned our dog a year ago and he sadly died. we found the man and sued
It is very worth it. if you feel its important enough, i would persue it.
poor puppy. so sorry for your loss
2007-02-12 10:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry you lost your dog this way.
Call the police. A crime has been committed. This may not be the first such incident in your neighborhood.
Call them, even if you think it won't do any good. Maybe it will-maybe the police can figure out who did it & save some one else's dog.
Bless your heart-I feel for you. I had a neighbor kill one of my dogs years ago-the anger, the helplessness, the sorrow all combine to make you feel awful & it takes a long time to get over it.
Best wishes to you & your family.
2007-02-12 10:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How awful! I am sorry for your loss.
Unfortunately, unless you have some sort of proof as to who did it, it probably won't be solved.
Police wont' do anything about it unless you know who did it- and you can't get a civil remedy either. You can ask them to figure out what type of weapon was used- and maybe there were reports of shots fired or someone who has used the gun before.
If the cops won't do anything, you can pay a PI to investigate who may be registered to the gun used if you pay for someone to analyze the bullet.
Just keep your eyes and ears open and do a little investigating yourself to see if you can't find out more info.
Again, sorry for your loss!! Maybe consider moving to a new neighborhood??
2007-02-12 10:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should at least file a police report. if the police wont investigate then ask all you neighbors if they saw anything. try to get all the information you can. report anything you find out to the police. just file a police report so if you do find anything out on your own the police will have a record.
I'm very sorry about your loss. dogs are part of the family and i wouldn't give up trying to figure out what happened.
2007-02-12 10:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the dog to your vet for an autopsy. Verify that it was a gun shot and retrieve the bullet if possible. Thats the best evidence and from there you can make a case with police or animal control officers.
2007-02-12 10:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What makes you think that it is useless to do your civic duty by calling the police? Someone discharged a firearm within your neighborhood and cruelly killed your dog. This may not be the only time this happens; so report it.
2007-02-12 10:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should call the police no matter what because someone else in your neighborhood might have heard the gun shot, too. So, if they heard it and went outside, they might have seen who it was but didn't want to call the police [[like you]]. You should call around to see if anyone else knows about it. Good Luck :)
2007-02-12 10:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg im so sorry you should deffintely try and find out who shot your dog and press charges about 5 months ago someone came on my aunts property and poisened her 4 dogs and they all died within days and she still doesnt know who did please do try and find out who shot your dog it might make you feel better if you know who did because if you dont try and find out who did you willl propely alwas wonder who could be so cruel to an innocent animal and call the police to file a police report this is a crime and should be notified to the police and someone might know something about your dog
2007-02-12 10:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by nina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police. and atleast report it...i am asumeing ur kinda in the country because the discharge of a weapon within city limits is illegal and so close to a house. in my state if the dog was chasing a deer it can be legally shot. which is BS. and if it was on your property get it posted....no tresspass warning ect put up.
that is so sad i am sorry for your loss and your kids too...
2007-02-12 10:10:13 · answer #9 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably call the police since someone thinks it's okay to go around shooting things in a residential area. If for no other reason, at least it's on record if there are any other incidents in the area.
2007-02-12 09:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by vegasdog 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋