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 15:11:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't think so.
However, if you were able to PROVE the animal that did it, I'm sure you could be reimbursed for the price of the animal. Especially is it was an exotic bird or something. But if you can't prove it than tough luck.
2007-03-28 15:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by Æ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. This is normally considered part of nature with animals. Also since you didn't witness it there's no way to prove anything. Next even if you did witness it the most you could possibly consider getting away with would be emoitional damages if the dead animal where somehow providing comfort/assisting you in some manner.
Also I have to question how a cat owned by someone else would get into your place and eat your bird. That alone makes the case sound like it was caused by your actions. Unlike in Tweety bird cartoon movies cats can't open doors, walk on two legs, and otherwise perform like a human.
2007-03-28 22:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by caffeyw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would have to do with negligence.
and common sense. if your bird was outside
where other animals can be, i don't think you have a good
case. but i don't know all the circumstances.
in any case it would be small claims court.
and you basically would have to show what the other person
did wrong with respect to reasonably controlling their cat.
but they could argue you shouldn't have left your bird out.
everyone knows that cats eat birds so bird owners have a responsiblity to protect their birds.
2007-03-28 22:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First i am sorry to hear of the loss of your bird,
well if you didn't see it, who is liable?, how did the bird get into the sitution where he / she was in danger?
i guess if you find the right lawyer, i am sure , contact the humane society, they have their own counsel (lawyers)
2007-04-04 09:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by ny_werewolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your bird had better protection which its owner was obliged to provide then this problem would be moot.
Feel free to purchase a cat eating bird.
If cats had better protection which their owners are obliged to provide then this problem would be moot.
2007-04-04 23:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can seek compensation but only if you can prove who is responsible. If something happens and you can't prove who is at fault you are unfortunately out of luck.
2007-03-28 22:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, but it's really pointless. If you can't pinpoint or prove what killed the bird, then you have no claim. Sorry.
2007-03-28 22:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by your_worst_nightmare_101 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-28 22:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋