Out with dog this afternoon. Dog off lead in seemingly empty field. Cat jumped up from long grass in front of him and he pounced. Cat didn't really have a chance. It was still alive when I managed to get dog off so wrapped it up and took it to vet who lives locally. Vet just rang to say cat died. Owners on holiday till Tuesday but have been told.
First step is dog is staying on lead at all times. Next step is training classes, will ring when I get home tomorrow eve. What else?
Dog is insured so should be covered for vet costs for cat. Will have bill for him too as he was injured, but still waiting to know how much. Will offer to meet with cat owners, if they want to. Do I need to muzzle him if he's on a lead?
Really shocked at the mo and prob not thinking straight. I've always had cats until recently so I really feel for the owners.
Will be bwck in a while, need to get kids to bed.