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Post by ellieraven on Oct 10, 2008 14:32:04 GMT -5
Many thanks for all your messages of support, they have really helped. My husband has seen sense, I think in was in the heat of the moment so to speak. Kym is OK but she has a few more scars to add to the collection ! (racing injuries) Things are a bit clearer today, I went to see my neighbour to see how she was, she was still understandably upset but realises it was just an horrible accident. It's something I wouldn't want to experience again. I wasn't that noble....my neighbours house backs onto mine and she heard the commotion and came out, the cat was dead by that time. (!!)  THANKS AGAIN |
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Post by stevegreen on Oct 13, 2008 7:32:00 GMT -5
I have just found and registered here after searching for instances of lurchers killing neighbours cats. unfortunately this happened this morning. We have had Jack for two weeks and he has always reacted badly to cats, fine with horses, kids, ducks and other dogs but not cats. Before we took him in from a kennel we had a house inspection and the only thing that was raised was that we needed to heighten the fences between us and the neighbours which we did. All has been fine, but today Jack was let out into the garden and spotted one of the neighbours new kittens in our garden, gave chase, scaled the fence, killed the kitten and promptly bought it back. I understand that it is 'one of those things' but I was glad to read here that legally there is no recourse. I don't think there is a massive amount more we can do apart from get the fencing to lean inwards at the top to stop him scaling it again if the problem re-occurs. Unless of course there is a way to discourage Jack to follow his instinct......any ideas? |
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Post by Lisa on Oct 13, 2008 7:50:04 GMT -5
Have you spoken to your neighbours? The only problem with legal recompense is that there isnt any if the cat is on your land as that is deemed controlled. If the dog left your property and it happened on their land you have to be careful that there arnt repurcussions if they decide to be funny because the dog escaped. Speak to them appologise profusly and explain that of course he is a new dog and you will put measures in place to ensure future safety.
Speak to the center the dog came from and find out as much past history as you can.
Trellis is a good idea yes. Place it around the garden leaning a foot into the garden to put him off attempting it again.
It may also be a good idea to have a look on the net for an electronic cat detterant device that helps keep them out of the garden.
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Post by juliegreyhound on Oct 13, 2008 11:18:51 GMT -5
Can I ask a really daft (or "wrong") question? If dog has a "history" with cats or other small furries, can't they be muzzled in the garden.... at least until the furries have learnt to steer clear?
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Post by ellieraven on Oct 13, 2008 11:31:32 GMT -5
I'm sorry you had to experience this, it is just one of those things unfortunately, your neighbour should be keeping an eye on her kittens, especially if they are only young. You'd have thought a cat would avoid the garden if there is a dog. My neighbour was very understanding fortunately. I don't think muzzling a dog everytime it goes into the garden is practical and after all with most greyhounds its an inbred instinct and even more so if they are ex racers, they have been trained to chase furry things !
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Post by vickyb on Oct 13, 2008 11:51:29 GMT -5
They can still do severe damage with a muzzle and sadly the end isn't so quick so the animal may suffer more, so a muzzle isn't the perfect solution you may hope for.
It wouldn't work for us as I always have the back door open all day unless its really too cold and the dogs just wander in and out at will and I couldn't muzzle them all day so its cats beware enter at your own risk. After all there's not much concern when cats kill birds and rats/mice. I know cats are usually someones pet and I like them too but its nature.
Vicky
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Post by Nettie on Oct 14, 2008 8:44:02 GMT -5
As a cat owner I know I take a risk letting my cats roam at will, luckily they have managed to reach 16 and now are mostly stay at home cats, their choice. As a hound owner I would not muzzle my dogs in our garden, any other cat owner letting their cat roam is taking the same risk I am with my cats. Our hounds are fine with our cats, they are NOT fine with any other cats. I think once our old boys have gone it would be next to impossible to introduce new cats to our house, I just wouldn't risk it. As it stands, the cats were here before the dogs and Indy is very respecting on them, he learnt a lesson the first day he arrived, Rio and Bertie came into this house as puppies, Rio respects their claws, Bertie forgets every now and again and sometimes sports a scratched nose!
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