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Neighbours dog killed my cat on my property

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SaritaBella · 12/08/2022 00:52

My cat(10 month) got attacked by neighbours Xl Bully dog on my property (back garden) as he invaded my property.
My neighbours own two XL Bullies who are not looked after. Usually they are left attached by a trea or on a loose, living in the garden 24/7. Usually being without any water nor food.
On the 27th July around 7 30pm their dog got into my garden, as I saw later on, this dog was digging a hole underneath the fence. My cat has been on a flexi leash, long enough but not.able to jump over the fences. Sadly it took few minutes for cat to be injured. I run and knocked on their window to make them aware(as they never look after these dogs), as they haven't heard me screaming and shouting in distress. Woman, owner of the dogs, came in after 2-3 minutes, took her dog. As I was looking after my cat injured barely moving
being flat as a ragdoll I run to her and told her to take him to the vet as i was nor able to leave my newborn and a sleepinf kid. Unfortunately kitten haven't survived. No compensation from the faulty party nor a willingness to cover that dug up hole or the vet bill. Luckily no kids were in a garden as the dog could of hurt anybody. I've received her message after I made her aware of the situation and the dog owner apology and stating she wouldn't trust her own dogs around her kids.

So they were not in control of the dog, and it could be worse next time. Have proof of conversation, prove of vet bills and injuries, picture prove of a damaged property and dug up hole by a dog. Currently dogs attached with a short leash, I believe starvation deprived they're trying to escape in every way.
Later on, two weeks, they offered me £250
as I've requested to cover vet bill £650 and pedigree cat cost they simple refused, stating it could of been a fox and its my fault cat was on a leash hence couldnt run away.
Was thinking to report to police but with neighbours like this I am too scared! Scared to live next to them afterwards especially if police won't even do anything will come and tell them off.
Any advice?

OP posts:
GrumpyPanda · 12/08/2022 00:56

Small claims court?

purpleme12 · 12/08/2022 01:27

I would report to police

MuffinMcLayLikeABundleOfHay · 12/08/2022 01:41

I tried to report a dog to the police who almost killed my on lead dog and was owned by a woman with a young child, they couldn't have been less interested. I left messages fifteen times for the dog warden and they never got back to me.

MulletsBeGone · 12/08/2022 01:49

MuffinMcLayLikeABundleOfHay · 12/08/2022 01:41

I tried to report a dog to the police who almost killed my on lead dog and was owned by a woman with a young child, they couldn't have been less interested. I left messages fifteen times for the dog warden and they never got back to me.

Similar.

Two unleashed dogs tore apart a cat outside my house, owner didn't even try to recall her dogs, picked the cats remains up and ran off.

Dog warden couldn't have given a toss and the police said "it's nature". It was a distressing thing to have to hear and partially see happening and I'm so sorry you've lost your kitten OP. I'd do what others have advised but I won't be surprised if nothing comes of it.

MugginsOverEre · 12/08/2022 02:01

Police then small claims court. Had it been off your secure property then you'd be shit out of luck but if the out of control dog forced it's way onto your property then they should be liable for all costs.

Fraaahnces · 12/08/2022 02:02

Call police, council, dog warden, MP, rspca. Everyone.

GlamGiraffe · 12/08/2022 02:03

Police surely?

Zonder · 12/08/2022 02:05

I would report since you have tiny children. It could be them next and it was on your property.

GlamGiraffe · 12/08/2022 02:43

petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/221175

If you read the full details it explains how dogs who are dangerously out of control (as was the case I believe in your instance) can have their owners prosecuted. The specific petition failed because the dogs in question had no owners so could not be protected hence the petition standards were not met. I think🤔 n but might be wrong. Do report on the grounds of being dangerously out if control and explain the consequences. So sad @SaritaBella .sorry to hear this.how awful.

WoundTheBobbinUp · 12/08/2022 03:38

Gosh how awful and distressing for you Sad

As above, I'd be calling everyone I could think of. Also the RSPCA should be interested as the dogs are not being looked after properly. Hopefully they'll get removed before a similar situation occurs with a child!

Shoemadlady · 12/08/2022 03:45

You need to report this to the police asap.

Shoemadlady · 12/08/2022 03:45

And the rspca asap

PritiPatelsMaker · 13/08/2022 19:59

I can understand your reticence in reporting as they live next door.

I think I would report it to the Police though and get a crime number, just so there's a record should anyone else report the dogs.

It's such a difficult situation for you, especially with having a baby. Have you got any plans to move?

Whowhatwherewhenwhynow · 13/08/2022 20:05

I agree about calling RSPCA. Hopefully if they were neglected enough they could be removed.

Alternatively I wonder if you found a rescue place and presented it to them
if they be willing to give them up. I know it’s not something you should have to do but they’re clearly incapable, but maybe they’d let them go if someone else did the hard work of finding somewhere.

I would report to police so it’s recorded, but I would not expect them to do anything.

it is concerning that they keep the dogs despite knowing they are a risk to their own children. I wonder if it could be picked up as a safeguarding issue. I doubt it would but it’s concerning. Maybe mention that comment to the police.

GrazingSheep · 13/08/2022 20:07

What will it take to have XL bullies banned?
Your poor cat

Creepymanonagoatfarm · 13/08/2022 20:08

Not quite the point but why was your dcat tied up?

KentuckyDerbyandJoan · 13/08/2022 20:11

Your poor cat

ChristmasSirens · 13/08/2022 20:16

Police - 999 for dangerously out of control dog(s) which potentially has access to children.

RSPCA - emergency line reporting dogs which are not being fed or watered in this heat.

Itsnotwhatitlookslike · 13/08/2022 20:17

So sorry op, that is so upsetting. Your poor cat.

They are liable for costs but seemingly the police won’t do much about the dog.
www.justanswer.co.uk/law/7uki0-dog-killed-small-animals-neighbors-garden.html

winterchills · 13/08/2022 20:18

100 percent I would be calling the RSPCA first then the police! Your poor cat! But also feel sorry for the dogs too. They need out of that environment and properly looked after

WaltzingWaters · 13/08/2022 20:32

I’d definitely report to police and rspca (and anyone else who could potentially help). For the sake of your poor cat, those dogs who need better looking after, and for your children (or any children) who could be the next victims of these dogs. That’s horrendously concerning that they were able to dig into your garden. What if your children are playing out there when they do it next. Please report and don’t let it go.

Namenotavailable123 · 13/08/2022 20:33

I've named change as this could be identifiable but I was in the same room as 3 month old XL bully puppy recently. In about five minutes it chewed clean through a sturdy Kevlar re-enforced lead. Such power in a young pup- it is frightening. The younger owner's response was to tell it off and shut it in a cupboard. I hope it is the last time I ever have to be in close proximity to it because I think it is a ticking time bomb and I don't want to be the bite victim when it snaps. I know the line about its not the dog it's the owner but these dogs are perfectly bred to be killing machines and far too many of them seem to be in the hands of idiots that I wouldn't trust with a pet rock.

girlmom21 · 13/08/2022 20:34

Definitely police if they're getting into your property and are that vicious

PritiPatelsMaker · 13/08/2022 20:45

That's so scary @Namenotavailable123. Not only the fact that they are young and have such a powerful Dog but also that they clearly have no idea how to look after it.

RandomMess · 13/08/2022 20:47

Police won't get involved try your dog warden.