Dog attack. My friends cat was almost killed by a nieghbor's dog.?

Question

The vet costed over $200$. What should she do. The lady next door said the dog didn't "finish" the job. They both have farms. What recourse does she have?

Answer 1

The lady next door needs to be slapped up against the head. First off the lady is responsible for her dog's actions. She should pay the bill. However, if your friend's cat was on her property, I am not sure about that. You need to find out about the laws in your area. Contact your local animal shelters/rescues groups and ask them what to do. There are laws.

Go to: http://www.mypetnanny.info/PD/index.htm Find a animal shelter/rescue group in your area.

Unfortunately, there are some dog owners who don't give a damn about other people's pets. But, your friend could take this lady to small claims court. Find out your laws first.

Tell your friend to never let their cat out again. There are too many dangers out there. Your Friend is lucky the cat is alive and came home.

Answer 2

It depends on where the attack occurred.

If the dog was roaming free, and the cat was attecked on the cat owner's property, then yes, the owners are liable for the vet costs, and other incidental expenses, such as missed work and travel expenses going to and from the vets office. The cat owners should file in Small Claims court.

If the cat was roaming free and entered upon the dog owner's property where it was attacked, then the dog owner's are not liable.

Answer 3

That does sound like a problem.... Maybe just call the animal police (if you have it there, idk though) or animal control. I'm sorry to say, there isn't much you can do, really. You said there isn't a fence? Maybe help your friend put one up. No, residents cannot shoot a stray. They can try and capture them, but I wouldn't advise it unless they are trained professionals. Strays can carry diseases, and sometimes they strays don't have good temperments (I know, I was attacked by a stray). I'm not sure about where you live, but in Indy, dogs have to be on a leash at all times in public. Strays, though, don't have owners, so there for can't really be put on the leash. Like I said before, just try calling the animal police or animal control. Good luck.

Answer 4

Where was her cat when it was attacked? If the dog strayed onto her property and attacked the cat there, the owner of the dog is responsible for the attack financially, also, your friend should contact the local animal control or police and file an official complaint against the dog owner.

Answer 5

If the dog roamed loose and attacked the cat on her property I would get a police report,witness statements and the vet bill and take her to small claims court for the vet bills and ask that the dog be confined to his on property.

Answer 6

Well, it all depends on which property the "damage" was done. However, that is probably going to be hard to determine since cats are "roamers" and if the attack wasn't witnessed, there is no proof.

This is a great example of why cats should be kept indoors, and dogs should be confined to a fenced-in area. Animals can't determine right from wrong without their owner's guidance and training!

Answer 7

Well, The first thing I have to ask is, Where was the cat. On the neighbors property or on it's own property? If the cat was on it's own property, then I would say the dog's owner should pay up. BUT if the cat was on the dog owners property then SORRY.

Answer 8

Your friend irresponsibly allows her cat to roam wild. That is asking for this type of attack. She's lucky it was only $200 in vet bills. Tell your friend to keep her cat inside from now on and it won't be a problem.