*my* dog killed a neighbor's chicken!!!!

[Brooks_]

It’s arguable if it was in my yard or theirs. But it was not on the public sidewalk. I’ll speak to them today. Thank you.

Being the gray zone, I'd say mutual responsibility. But as it stands the optics are bad for your side. A TSC gift card may be enough.

 

[Animalfisherwoman]

Being the gray zone, I'd say mutual responsibility. But as it stands the optics are bad for your side. A TSC gift card may be enough.

My neighbor's dog jumped the backyard fence and killed one chicken. He also severely injured the other one. I came out and chased him with a shovel, and he leaped the fence again and ran tearing off into the neighborhood.

I called Animal Control for an investigation immediately. They collected the dead one and said, just so you know, if you pursue this dog could be euthanized."

Oh, I know, because I worked there.

I didn't explicitly have to say much about it to the neighbor. The SPCA was now involved, there are now vet bills that have to be paid so that SPCA does not come after US, and you're responsible.

She covered $667 of the $800 bill for the injured one. I picked up the rest. We both felt that was a fair cost to avoid future conflict with each other, let alone drawn out in public records.

So even if you do not have a legal threat over your dog for the kill, you need to act like you DO for harmonious relations. Because, after all, that chicken could have meant as much or more to that owner as your dog means to you.

 

[BrigetteBraz]

My neighbor's dog jumped the backyard fence and killed one chicken. He also severely injured the other one. I came out and chased him with a shovel, and he leaped the fence again and ran tearing off into the neighborhood.

I called Animal Control for an investigation immediately. They collected the dead one and said, just so you know, if you pursue this dog could be euthanized."

Oh, I know, because I worked there.

I didn't explicitly have to say much about it to the neighbor. The SPCA was now involved, there are now vet bills that have to be paid so that SPCA does not come after US, and you're responsible.

She covered $667 of the $800 bill for the injured one. I picked up the rest. We both felt that was a fair cost to avoid future conflict with each other, let alone drawn out in public records.

So even if you do not have a legal threat over your dog for the kill, you need to act like you DO for harmonious relations. Because, after all, that chicken could have meant as much or more to that owner as your dog means to you.

I’m so sorry for all you went through.
I take full responsibility for what happened. My parents are very attached to their chickens so I appreciate that.
To provide a bit more background, out other neighbor that helped had seen the incident. He felt the chicken may have been close to death prior to my dog finding it (and unfortunately finishing it off). It had ants on it. There was no movement or squawk from it. It was extremely traumatizing for me to have had this happen. I took our two dogs across the street and my husband and other neighbor picked the lifeless chicken up. My neighbor is very blunt (busy?) and marched to the front door and asked the mom to come outside. He told her your chicken is dead

My neighbor's dog jumped the backyard fence and killed one chicken. He also severely injured the other one. I came out and chased him with a shovel, and he leaped the fence again and ran tearing off into the neighborhood.

I called Animal Control for an investigation immediately. They collected the dead one and said, just so you know, if you pursue this dog could be euthanized."

Oh, I know, because I worked there.

I didn't explicitly have to say much about it to the neighbor. The SPCA was now involved, there are now vet bills that have to be paid so that SPCA does not come after US, and you're responsible.

She covered $667 of the $800 bill for the injured one. I picked up the rest. We both felt that was a fair cost to avoid future conflict with each other, let alone drawn out in public records.

So even if you do not have a legal threat over your dog for the kill, you need to act like you DO for harmonious relations. Because, after all, that chicken could have meant as much or more to that owner as your dog means to you.

I am very sorry for all you went through and I do appreciate that chickens are pets. I know how attached my dad is to his chickens.

My situation is very different than yours and after replaying it in my head so many times I feel more confident that we are not at ‘fault’. That said, our dog snatching it out of the bush most certainly sped up the death process.

I am very sorry this took place and I’ll definitely take responsibility for my dog and make sure things are good.

thank you all for responding

 

[BrigetteBraz]

I’m so sorry for all you went through.
I take full responsibility for what happened. My parents are very attached to their chickens so I appreciate that.
To provide a bit more background, out other neighbor that helped had seen the incident. He felt the chicken may have been close to death prior to my dog finding it (and unfortunately finishing it off). It had ants on it. There was no movement or squawk from it. It was extremely traumatizing for me to have had this happen. I took our two dogs across the street and my husband and other neighbor picked the lifeless chicken up. My neighbor is very blunt (busy?) and marched to the front door and asked the mom to come outside. He told her your chicken is dead

I am very sorry for all you went through and I do appreciate that chickens are pets. I know how attached my dad is to his chickens.

My situation is very different than yours and after replaying it in my head so many times I feel more confident that we are not at ‘fault’. That said, our dog snatching it out of the bush most certainly sped up the death process.

I am very sorry this took place and I’ll definitely take responsibility for my dog and make sure things are good.

thank you all for responding

I had started another response and then decided not to get that into it. I’m not familiar with this site so may have posted both responses. One was more involved but not a complete thought process and I wasn’t done... anyway, apologies for so many responses.

 

[Brooks_]

I had started another response and then decided not to get that into it. I’m not familiar with this site so may have posted both responses. One was more involved but not a complete thought process and I wasn’t done... anyway, apologies for so many responses.

No worries. taking ownership is a good thing.

 

[BrigetteBraz]

No worries. taking ownership is a good thing.

I just had a long talk with the neighbors, brought them homemade cookies and apologies. All good, they had a hatchling born today. She thanked me for being so concerned.
again, thanks all.

 

[Brooks_]

I just had a long talk with the neighbors, brought them homemade cookies and apologies. All good, they had a hatchling born today. She thanked me for being so concerned.
again, thanks all.

Couldn't hope for more.