BazW

Next doors cat kept shitting in my garden and the dog has nearly had it loads of times but has always been on his lead so he's never actually caught it but the dumb animal keeps coming back. This time he shot out of the door and got it...and before any one says it, it wasn't intentional, I've got to tell my neighbour their pets dead when they come back off their holiday which I'm really not looking forward to

Not sure where I stand, he's soft as shit with people but can be unpredictable with other dogs at times but that's only when they run up to him, most he ignores.

Just wondering if anyone else has been in this situation

Fil

your dog killed next doors cat in your garden, sad for them but shit happens,

oh and i have cats

BigErn

Dispose of the cat, say nowt. If they ask it must have been ran over somewhere while its been out looking for gardens to shit in.

oibren85

+1 after all its just a cat and they go missing all the time, specially if you have a Korean takeaway close by.

paul16v

I cant see it being a problem because their cat was on your property.

Oranoco

I would tell them you found the cat on the road side. They can then do what they wish with their pet and it won't bring a neighbourhood battle into play.

Not technically right but probably the kindest thing

RWD_cossie_wil

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Glad to be of service

ronf42

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Think of the positive side. At least that means there is less cat shit in your garden.

If you can, don't say nothing as you will only get the blame, even though the cat shouldn't have been there.

krzoska82

best advice i would sayjust turn the tv off when you see the paddy power advert

BazW

He chased it out of the garden across the road, a few people saw it. I wish I could say it was an accident as it would be better for next doors kids to handle. Also my neighbour is the kind of bloke that would put poison in my garden for the dog

fordsportjay

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what sort of dog do you have?

BazW

Patterdale terrier

NoRubNoDub

Bury it or bin it mate, don't eat it though, cats taste odd

Rick Astley

The police have no grounds for action as the dog is not in a public place and it has been argued in the past it is in a dogs nature to kill and wound small animals.

Civil action is a possibility however.

fiestamad

just bin it and if they say to u have u seen my cat say no i aint easy

dingla rs

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burn it fooking cats i hate them ,dont tell um ur best bet

BM08

Think thats a good idea but could you tell the cat had been killed by a dog and not hit by a car? thats the only downfall with that plan

BazW

there were witnesses...

Dangerous Malcolm..

So your dog killed the cat in a public place, yeah?

Most laws regarding dogs refer to either fighting or their behavior towards people. If the attack had happened on your own private property then there is no case whatsoever. As it happened outside of your property in a public place you are quite likey to be charged with having an out of control dog.
And the owners of said dead cat are within their rights to take out a civil action against you. It all depends whether you or one of the witnesses reports it.

If I knew your address I'd personally report you now.

myaRSe

Buy one identical sorted

Nick.

A bastard cat snuck into the van at work today and ate my last salmon sandwich whish I was saving for lunch!..

I was starving for the rest of the day.

I very passionate about my food so good riddance I say

BazW

I've spoken to the law regarding it explaining the situation and they said it's not a matter for them so please feel free to wind your neck in. I've already said it wasn't intentional but you're acting as if I've set my dog on it on purpose...

paul16v

Dangerous Malcolm..

I never said anywhere you did it on purpose. If it had happened on your own property it wouldn't be a problem.

But because your dog left your private property and entered a public space it leaves you liable. Until a witness or the owner make an official complaint there's not a lot the law can do.

I would hope as a RESPONSIBLE dog owner you do the right thing and tell the owner of the cat what happened.

baba

What a total tosser.

cossiedrift

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To be fair he did say that he was going to tell them when there back off holiday. I know that because i READ the 1st post.

BazW

Then why say you'd report it? Way I read it it looked that way to me...

I've already said I've spoken to the law and said exactly what (and where) happened and they said it's not a matter for them even if there is a complaint from my neighbour...in their words "dogs chase cats, these things happen"

stevos

Same thing happened to my mums cat a few years ago, this dog was always getting let out by the owners to run around causing havock and chasing everything.It was out one night caught and killed the cat owners were fu**ing wankers and did nothing about it abit of fisty cuffs followed but nothing ever happend with the dog.Most people might say its just a cat but this was a vicous bugger and i really think had it had the chance it would have bit a kid.
Sounds to me like you did nothing wrong if the cat is stupid enough to keep coming into your garden knowing the dog is there then fair play.

Benni

That's a great shame. Anyone who thinks you shouldn't tell them is an evil bastard. You'd see them put flyers up and what not? Go out lookig for there cat hoping it returns. When all along the person who's dog killed it says nothing? Great idea...

The best thing you can do is be honest, and hope they're not a bit nuts and kill your dog, or attempt too. I'm sure they won't? Offer to buy them a kitten, and be as nice about it as possible.

RIP Cat.

Benni.

Dangerous Malcolm..

Fuck you too!

I read ALL his posts fella, and got the general feeling he knew what he should do but didn't really wanna do it.

In fairness fella, you never mentioned you'd been in contact with the law until I said I'd report you. Now you say you have so fair play.

Thank you for being a responsible owner.

rabmc

Hmm ive got a simaler situation, next doors cat is always in our garden now winston our 2 yr old boxer hates cats like proper style!! turns in to a loony when he evn smells one near by, now their cats their world but is really old and can hardly run!! a few times its nearly not got up on fence when I let him out as cats about 14!!

but its life, not great but seriously honesty is the best policy and all that crap!!

Id personally if no one seen it just bin it, but as people seen it just do the decent thing and tell them.

BM08

Benni, i agree not telling them anything is pure evil, but i think telling them them the dog next door( that they possibly see everyday) ate it would make them feel really shit etc, thats why i thought the reply above about saying you found it on the road was better, at least that way they know its something that could have happened anyday to any cat and also was probably a quick death, instead of being mauled to death by your next door neighbours dog.

Just my 2 cents

Mrs T

He has already said they seem the type to put poison over the fence..

Ive got a dog and 2 cats and to be fair Im not sure I'd wanna know that my cat had been killed by a dog.

Escy

Not sure i'd class it as responsible, doesn't sound like the garden was fort-knox if the dog managed to chase it onto the road? If the dog finds it that easy to get out, whats to say it won't attack a child next?

Personally, I think it should be put down.

If not, you neighbour should get a Tiger, eye for an eye and all that...

BM08

ahh i didnt see this reply, then i would try to be honest, because if you feed them another story and then someone goes to their house to say their sorry your neighbours dog ate your cat, thats not going to go down well

Benni

Then they'll get another cat and not think twice about letting it in his garden...

Benni.

danneth

what can they expect? if the cat wants to go where it likes then it should expect to meet trouble at some point, did you film it?

Dangerous Malcolm..

Responsible in as much as an incident occured and he informed the rozzers......

I ain't gonna speculate on the old 'what if it was a child' though, dogs react to cats which I do appreciate.

Mike C

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if any dog harmed my cat, it would feel the wrath of my shotgun, and so would the irresponsible cunt of an owner, and that's a promise!

gouch1

i agree