My dog just got killed. :-( *with update*

[aplefka]

Make him cover the cost of the dog, cost of vet, cost of food you spent, etc. It's not exactly worth your emotional value but at least you can get some of your money back. I know, weak consolation, but what's done is done. I'm sorry.

 

[Platypus]

That's an awful story man, it is hard to have a pet die in your arms.

Def take a few days to cool down before you talk to this other fellow.. I can assure you he didn't want this to happen either.

 

[saahmed]

To tell you the truth, I dont really like dogs. But, I understand that to some they are kind of part of the family. And I totally think what happened to your dog was wrong.

That dog should be put to sleep. Isnt that what they do generally with over-aggressive dogs?

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

I feel so bad for you. I lost my first dog 11/2/04. It was terrible. As an odd coincidence to the OP I have a corgi now. He's a great dog. I feel your loss.

Agressive dogs like that need to be put down.

 

[0roo0roo]

report him at the least. he needs a record. that dog will probably strike again.

sue

 

[Mday]

check your state or local laws. some only allow you to reclaim losses, as in treat the pet as property. some will allow you to sue for emotional distress as well. some will allow you to sue for negligence as already mentioned. some have additional statutes that will force the other dog to be euthanized even if you do not want it to be.

pet law is very different from place to place.

 

[Pocatello]

That dog is too dangerous, it probably will bite and badly hurt somebody someday, like small children, especially with a careless owner like that.

 

[Bassyhead]

I'm very sorry to hear about such a situation. I think in many states, dogs that exhibit this kind of behavior can be labeled "vicious" by a judge and the owner will have to take special precautions with the animal that vary by case. There's no telling how dogs like these will react to certain humans, as well. If this dog was being processed for adoption and this behavior was displayed, it would likely be euthanized and not put up for adoption. The attacking dog broke loose from its owner and ran across a roadway, clearly indicating loss of control by the owner who is responsible for all of the dog's actions as its owner, regardless if it were an accident or not. The attacking dog could also have caused a vehicular accident by running across the road.

 

[Koing]

Thats just f0cking terrible man

Koing

 

[eakers]

I'm sorry to hear that. It must have been so upsetting.

 

[Al Neri]

oh man bro, im so sorry i love dogs (even more so than people).

this thread makes me sad

 

[BW86]

omg

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: Pocatello
That dog is too dangerous, it probably will bite and badly hurt somebody someday, like small children, especially with a careless owner like that.

While this whole incident is brutally and tragically unfortunate and I really, really feel for the OP, misinformation here helps no one.

Dog on dog agression is NO sure indicator that a hound will be likely be dangerous to humans at all. Just saying.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

you should be able to recover the costs of the animal and any vet bills related to the incident. You should also file a police report with the CITY police department, as dogs that kill another dog are considered vicious. They will investigate the animal, and it will likely by impounded and eventually put down.

Sorry to hear about your dog...if you are anything like us, they are almost part of the family.

 

[SilentZero]

So very sorry to hear that I can't imagine what you both are going though, especially on this day. Our condolences to you both.

 

[ElFenix]

wow that is the worst thing i've heard in a long time

 

[eplebnista]

 

[newParadigm]

call for restitution in the form of killing HIS dog...or just try to get as much $$$ out of him as you can...

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior

Originally posted by: Tick
Sue 'em for like 10k. Just kidding. Get over it. It's your pet, I know, but it's not worth hating a guy over, even if he was a jerk.

Said from someone who's never owned a pet or at least never owned the right pet since the right ones become part of the family and are just as important as kids.

I've owned a few different pets that were a part of my family, and even I would continually value human life and interaction over an animal's.

The guy should pay for vet bills, and what it would cost to replace the dog, whether or not the OP decides to actually find a new one. Anything more than that (and perhaps having the offending dog put down) would be uncalled for.

 

[shimsham]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: Pocatello
That dog is too dangerous, it probably will bite and badly hurt somebody someday, like small children, especially with a careless owner like that.

While this whole incident is brutally and tragically unfortunate and I really, really feel for the OP, misinformation here helps no one.

Dog on dog agression is NO sure indicator that a hound will be likely be dangerous to humans at all. Just saying.

agreed. i think people get so attached to pets that they forget they are animals, and unpredictable. i dont think our dogs would hurt anyone, but that doesnt stop me from keeping an eye on them when other people or animals are around. no matter how smart and sweet they are, theyre still dogs and you can never say for sure what they will do.

i dont see why people want this dog put down, when it did nothing but act like a dog. obviously the guys dog took the ops dog as a threat, for whatever reason, or no reason. its an animal, so who knows. dogs fight, people fight, who knows why?

the dogs owner should at least replace the ops dog and pay vet bills.

edit: we also need more details. i dont see how everything was fine and the bam! dog on dog. was there no barking, growling, or tell tale signs such as teeth baring and an agressive stance by either dog?

 

[otispunkmeyer]

cant really see what you can do, you lost something that cant be replaced.

i guess the most you could do, is get vet costs, and the cost of a new dog (since welsh corgi is a breed you must of had to pay for him?)
maybe you can force that guy to go on some kind of course? where they teach the dog how to behave, and teach the owner what to do when things go sour

 

[Semidevil]

update on this:

I talked to him on the phone and he told me to go find estimates on how much it would cost to replace the pet and send him an email of the costs with the vet costs. I feel better that he is willing to do something to replace, but it still sucks that we have to go through this in the first palce. Now First of all, my dog is a gift so I dont have a specific replacement cost on this, and we probably dont have proof of how much was paid for. second of all, the corgi pets range in price, so I'm worried that if I quote him a price, he will disagree and want to just pay the lowest cost. We have the right to set the price and he should not be able to dispute it right?

if a dog can really cost that much, then we have a right to get that much right?

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Semidevil
We have the right to set the price and he should not be able to dispute it right?

if a dog can really cost that much, then we have a right to get that much right?

Equal value is the key here.

No, you don't have any "right" to set a price. As two reasonable adults though you should be able to settle on an agreeable value.

Most things range in price, unless you have a specific reason to claim your dog was worth the upper end of the spectrum you should be shooting for the middle.

Do you know what was paid for yours? If that's even reasonably in the middle of the ranges you're seeing I would just tell him the range, tell him what yours cost, & suggest that you simply settle on the exact value you paid + the vet bills.

As unfortunate as this all is it's not a license for you to name a price & expect him to pay it.

Viper GTS

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Pets are property

Viper GTS

From an emotional standpoint, it's not like the knocked over your mailbox or spilled coffee on your favorite pair of pants.

Having a living creature that you accept into your home as esentially a family member is a bit more than "common property".

I'm well aware of that, I absolutely adore my cat & would be pretty pissed off if she were killed.

I am also aware, however, that my emotional attachment does not increase her value - She's a cat from a shelter, & is essentially worthless as far as replacement value.

Viper GTS

sounds like what you mean then, is that pets are treated as property under our legal system. from an economic perspective, your emotional attachment does increase her value... it's just that our legal system doesn't take that into account.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: gopunk
sounds like what you mean then, is that pets are treated as property under our legal system. from an economic perspective, your emotional attachment does increase her value... it's just that our legal system doesn't take that into account.

Of course that's what I meant. What else could it mean considering the context?

Viper GTS