Why Do SSS

[WalkingWolf]

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We have new neighbors who put up a good sized 5ft dog pen with barbed wire for 3 GSD, we have a 4 ft fence. Now these are not the medium GSDs but the large with total height of around 4 ft. So it is obvious that the dogs can jump my fence. For the last week I have been removing their miniature pug from our yard which is small enough to go under the fence. The sad part is they leave the dogs to run loose while they are not even home.

Well today, a few hours ago, I look out the window and one of the GSDs is in the yard chasing chickens. I grab the .38 run out the door and drop a couple rounds into the ground at my feet just to stop the chicken chasing. I then chase the dog to a corner of the yard to try to get it out, or destroy it. It growls at me and in a moment of weakness I drop 3 more rounds into the ground instead of the animal. It hastily leaves the yard while I reload.

The first thing I did after this was to notify my other neighbors with children playing to get their kids inside. And then take count of my birds, to discover the loss of one of my ducks brutally murdered. Not only did I let my duck's painful death go, I endangered children in the area by letting this viscous animal go free. I am now disappointed with myself, I love my dogs and I let that get in the way of common sense.

My other neighbor and I went to confront the landlord as the dog owners are not home. The landlords were home but would not answer the door. You can bet when I see this animal again it will be SSS. If the owner does not have enough decency to care for the animals they do not deserve any consideration of being notified.

 

[IggiMom]

Well I don't know, about the killing of predator thing. No, I wouldn't kill a bald eagle.

But we have Red Hawks all over the place here. No way are they endangered. But they are protected and there is a heck of a fine if you kill one.

I really feel I have a right to protect my animals.

Wow, though, I never did know that released raptors were microchipped!

Having said the above, well, I do practice, but I have to say that any hawk that I hit would have to be so old and feeble that most likely it would be a merciful release for the poor thing.

They are small and very fast. I doubt I could hit one. Oh well...

Catherine

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

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We have new neighbors who put up a good sized 5ft dog pen with barbed wire for 3 GSD, we have a 4 ft fence. Now these are not the medium GSDs but the large with total height of around 4 ft. So it is obvious that the dogs can jump my fence. For the last week I have been removing their miniature pug from our yard which is small enough to go under the fence. The sad part is they leave the dogs to run loose while they are not even home.

Well today, a few hours ago, I look out the window and one of the GSDs is in the yard chasing chickens. I grab the .38 run out the door and drop a couple rounds into the ground at my feet just to stop the chicken chasing. I then chase the dog to a corner of the yard to try to get it out, or destroy it. It growls at me and in a moment of weakness I drop 3 more rounds into the ground instead of the animal. It hastily leaves the yard while I reload.

The first thing I did after this was to notify my other neighbors with children playing to get their kids inside. And then take count of my birds, to discover the loss of one of my ducks brutally murdered. Not only did I let my duck's painful death go, I endangered children in the area by letting this viscous animal go free. I am now disappointed with myself, I love my dogs and I let that get in the way of common sense.

My other neighbor and I went to confront the landlord as the dog owners are not home. The landlords were home but would not answer the door. You can bet when I see this animal again it will be SSS. If the owner does not have enough decency to care for the animals they do not deserve any consideration of being notified.

Sounds like you have your hands full - wish you luck

 

[citrusdreams]

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Don't be disappointed in yourself. There is NO SHAME in showing compassion. It's hard to shoot a dog when you're a dog lover. Maybe you gave the dog a new lease on life and with all the uproar, maybe the owners will better watch their dog in the future? Anyway, I would file a police report if I were you, just to cover your tail. And if you're up to it, since they won't answer the door, I'd write them a letter and send it certified. And the only reason why I lightly suggest this courtesy is because no one has talked to them about it before.

But these people, I'd definitely SSS.

 

[Davaroo]

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Exactly. This is where the law is in need of updating.

 

[lawnboy57]

i dont beleive in sss. i beleive most dog owners dont . when a neibors dogs killed my chickens. i took the dog and the chickens to the owner and ask him to pay for the chickens. he laghed at me in front of his kids who were both crying over the dead chickens. he just stood there laughing. so i said next time u can come look for ur dog. but i would just take it to the pound its free and no court hasle. killing a mans dog is like spitting in his face plus the guy could care less the kids r who u hurt its their dog. i shoot coon fox or other preditors and one poor farel cat that got his toungh in my trap. i havent figured that one out yet but i was not trying to let it out it was crazy but i felt terrible troy

 

[Boyd]

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Couple of things pop into my mind..... if you SSS (shoot shovel and shutup) the man won't be insulted because he doesn't know...... no court fees because they don't know and their kids wouldn't be upset because they don't know...... SSS stands for more than just shooting a dog.

Sounds like your situation would be perfect for SSS if there are problem neighbors....... This is what happened to a BYC member when she tried to get a dog in attack mode? https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=181285&p=1

JJ is going through physical therapy now.

 

[lawnboy57]

what dogs dont hv chips duh my dogs cost 750.00 a peice they hv chips u sss my dog ill be knocking on ur door and the police would be digging in ur yard my dogs dont run free but acasinaly they break loose how good would u feel when the little girl asks u what happened to her dog do u think about the other person or just shoot i think some need to think before u pull the trigger dogs r pets just because they r doing whats in their nature u could shoot ur neighbors jack russel terrier for chasing chickens u must be cold hearted just my thought troy

 

[deerman]

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Well dogs killing my birds that some sell for 400.00 and they dont kill just one, yes that will be one dead dog 750 dog or 75000 still dead. Check laws in your area, most that is the law.

Would think a person that care about their dog, would make sure they dont get out. Know my high dollar birds never get loose. And if I can keep mine up no reason a person cant keep their dog up.
Who fault if a dog gets out and gets hid by a car. Guess the driver, because thats just their nature to run!!!
My birds have the right to live as any dog.

Yes look like the SSS is the way to go in most cases!!!!

 

[deerman]

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How would you feel my granddaughter knocking on your door telling you your dog just kill her deer she bottle fed, or someone knocking on your door telling you your dog just killed a 2 year old child.

Yes dogs loose have been known to kill children.