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[soonerdog]

Sorry your daughter had to experience the trauma of seeing her birds destroyed. Maybe as the word gets around your neighborhood about the death of the dog this will send a "wake-up" message to other pet owners. I would have performed the same act to protect my birds!!!!!

 

[lickskillet]

KattyKillFish wrote:
evil roo that his sons have affectionately named Dr. Satan

If you ever move the the lower 48, would you consider selling the Roo? Sounds like the perfect belated mother's day present to my x wife

Kidding kidding

1 Dr.Satan is probably more than enough, huh Katty!



chickensioux Thanks for being responible!

A shame all are not...

Thanks soonerdog that's what I'm hoping, that "word got around".

 

[Holly O]

I've been reading the posts.

lickskillet your need for support and someone to listen, was found here.

Some great advice is given. To many opinions on the dog though. (in my view)

Their is also a lot to be learned for others here as well.

I'm happy you chose to vent here, I feel this is what this community of people are all about. It also is keeping you somewhat sane.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keep strong.
A friend, Holly

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

I've read the posts, from start to finish. It would be mundane for me to go on and on about the fact that you did the right thing, and that you were protecting your chooks and MOST importantly, your DD! So let me just say that given the situation, I would have done the same thing, as would most people.
I'm glad you found the support and advice you needed (and sorry for those who clearly tried to "ruffle your feathers" when you certianly DID NOT need it)
I'm also glad to hear that your DD has chicks hatching in the 'bator. Nothing will erase the terrible memory of what she had to witness that day, but at least the babies will take her mind away from it for a while. It goes without saying that she is a very brave girl with a heart of gold, who would obviously do anyting for her "babies"- and to her these birds are not just "chickens", but beloved members of the family. What a strong woman she will someday be.
So I am not going to give you any advice, sound like you've certianly got alot of that- and mostly good. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story, most people can only hope their children turn out to be a strong-willed and as caring as your DD. You've obviously done something right while raising her!

God Bless,
Terrah

 

[Mrs. Turbo]

Hey, I think you live just north of us....I live about 20 minutes from Elizabethtown, not far from you. If you want to bring your girls down here I have some BLRW chicks you can have, no charge, if you want them anyways, I know it won't replace the ones you lost, but it might help.....

 

[Mrs. Turbo]

I know the rules vary some from county to county but here in Hardin county since the dog is dead it is now a civil matter and you have to file a complaint with the county attorneys office. If the other dogs come on your property, that is of course another matter.

 

[Tweeza]

Our German Shepherd got out once, thought the fence was a good one. He was new to us at age 1 1/2. We have no idea where he went and just hope he did no harm. At 90 lbs I would imagine he would be a fright to someone in any situation and especially if he was attacking something. I wouldn't have held someone guilty if they shot him and in a situation like that even if we'd had him a long time. Its not humanly possible to know what's going through a dogs head. He could have "slipped" in the head and being shot would be the best thing. People who don't understand that shouldn't have dogs that can cause damage. I guess that would be a stuffed or toothless dog! I hear fish and chickens make great pets and they're toothless (well, most fish that is)

Your daughter lost a lot of hens on your property and I feel you should be compensated even if they need to use a payment plan. This is a teaching moment for their many kids and hopefully there will be a positive one as soon as the shock and pain has subsided and some healing begins.

Just glad your daughter is safe. That truly is the main point. She sure is brave!! Even if it were just a gut reaction. I guess that's the future "mama bear" in her.

 

[GaNewChick]

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I respectfully disagree. I have read all the posts and if I have overlooked something ~ someone point it out and I will retract my statement.

The lesson here should not be about money. I also disagree that this is a teaching moment that everything should be settled by $$$. We need to teach our children that taking responsibility is accepting responsibility. Teaching them to confront obstacles head on. Learning to talk it out, reaching agreements and doing what is right. I think it does children a horrible disservice to teach them that the way to settle things is hauling someone to court unless it is due to gross negligence and/or malicious intent.

Accidents happen ~ and I call this a tragic accident. I don't believe that either party was negligent. Dogs have been bred to satisfy the needs of humans. Lapdogs, guard dogs, herding dogs, hunting dogs, racing dogs, etc. and I believe that deep down inside every dog, they still possess the wild traits and instincts of their ancestors.

I don't believe for one millesecond that the owners of the GS had any idea that their dog was capable of doing what it did. I also don't believe that the killing of the chickens were caused by negligent or malicious intent by the owners of the GS. Which is why I believe it would be wrong to settle this through the courts unless they sue the OP for the loss of their dog.

Dogs, cattle, horses, goats, pigs, can and do get loose and leave their property on occasion. It happens. The majority would not fall under the catagory of malicious intent or being neglectful. Although some dog owners could fall under the catagory of repetitive negligence.

The proper thing for the neighbor to do, would be to contact the OP with apologies and go from there. It would also be proper if they have knowledge that their children were yelling from the street to march them to the OP and make them apologize for their behaviour. Unfortunately, we can't control how people are and how they raise their kids. What we can teach them, is that when they grow to be *hopefully* responsible adults is that they can reflect back and learn from their mistakes and that money is not always the solution but about doing the right thing.

Disclaimer: these are my opinions and in no way are intended to suggest that anyone else's opinion is wrong.

 

[AkTomboy]

I didnt read all the pages but I wanted to say that I am thankful you and your human family are okay. And that I am sorry for your chick family loss.

Its a good thing the dog did not turn on your daughter while she awaited her dads help. I had that happen to me when I was 11 and still have the scars from it. My familys thoughts are with you

 

[JJG81]

I'll second that. I wouldn't be brave enough to take on a GS personally. Although your daughter was doing what came naturally i.e. trying to protect, I can't help feeling that you might want to tell your daughter just how dangerous dogs can be, and if you bash one about it might turn on you. Not trying to tell you how to parent (please don't take offence), it's just a big dog in an attacking frenzy is a scary, wild and unpredictable thing.