Today around 2 hours ago, my pet bird was decapitated and eaten by what I assume was a cat. I didn't actually see it, but I've been wondering if there are laws that defend pet owners in these circumstances.
I'm hoping to be able to find the animal that did it, domestic or not. I know there are laws for humans killing animals, but are there laws for the case in which one pet to kills another's pet?
2007-03-28 15:09:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Assuming that I saw the act, because I kind of have an idea who's cat did it, would this make a difference>?
2007-03-28 15:21:46 · update #1
What are the circumstances that the cat was able to get to the bird?
If the bird was in it's cage,the cat probably could not have gotten to it but the bird would have probably beat itself to death trying to get away from the cat.
Yes and no to the question as to whether there are laws governing this.
In the State of Texas it is legal to kill an animal if they are a threat to your person or property but to go and shoot an animal after the fact I think really negates the law.
To find the cat that killed your bird. . .after the fact would be hard to do as you can not be sure which cat did infact attack your bird.
Sorry for your loss.
In fhe future,you need to take better actions to keep this from happening again.
2007-03-28 15:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Just Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say if you did not see it there is nothing that can be done. I foyu had seen it and could prove that the cat in question had in fact killed the bird on your property the law states that you have the right to sue the owner of the animal for the replacement cost of the bird (if you brought the bird to the vet you could also get vet cost)other than that not much. So sorry for your loss
2007-03-28 23:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are laws
you need to talk to people
get witnesses
talk to your rspca, they have inspectors
that can look into your case and take it to court if need be...
you need a witness to identify the cat,
any pet that attacts another human or animal is the owners responsibility!!!
2007-03-28 22:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by puddoms 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why was your pet bird outside in the first place? I'm confused.
2007-03-28 22:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by Gold Digger 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since you didnt see the act nor can you identify the cat theres nothing you can do sorry
2007-03-28 22:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by Max 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there definitely aren't laws for this. I'm very sorry for your loss, but unfortunately that's nature.
2007-03-28 22:14:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kim H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋