Our cat has just been killed by a dog

[S5V8]

Very sad story.

My cat was attacked in the same way by a greyhound which was not on a lead or muzzled a few years ago. The dog got it by the back end and when it went for a second bite to get a better hold of the cat he got away somehow and although he was injured he made a full recovery.

The dog was being walked by some kids who told me where they lived and I paid Mum a visit. She was not best pleased and like me blamed the teenagers rather that the dog so I didn't report it to the police as I thought they would put it down which was wrong.

The said teenager was carrying the lead and the muzzle so they were responsible.

Sorry to read this.

[jmorgan]

Steve vRS said:

ali_kat said:

Unless you plan to bury it, there will be a bill for disposal

Burying her at home for the children to have a place to remember her by. They are away at their grannies at the moment so we're going to tell them she died overnight in her sleep. Little white lies will make it easier for them but they would like a grave.

We had a cat that died 10 years ago in the cattery and they ask why we don't have a grave.

Steve

You can get pet cremations.

Sorry to hear this by the way.

[ali_kat]

Steve vRS said:

Burying her at home for the children to have a place to remember her by. They are away at their grannies at the moment so we're going to tell them she died overnight in her sleep. Little white lies will make it easier for them but they would like a grave.

We had a cat that died 10 years ago in the cattery and they ask why we don't have a grave.

Steve

I'd get her cremated, far easier hole to dig & you can still have a grave; but that is one small mercy for today

[Steve vRS]

She's in the boot if the car. She hated going in the car!

The dog owner had been round, an extremely contrite, polite and decent chap. I have his details and told him I may inform the dog warden. He has said that he will muzzle the dog and keep away from our home.

Steve

[ali_kat]

But it's 'nice' in a way that he cared enough to come IYKWIM

[Janluke]

Steve vRS said:

Is it recognised by greyhound owners/experts that they should be muzzled in public as they are trained and bred to chase prey?

Several of my friends keep rescue /ex racing greyhounds and all of then are muzzled when out

[moorx]

Steve vRS said:

The dog owner had been round, an extremely contrite, polite and decent chap. I have his details and told him I may inform the dog warden. He has said that he will muzzle the dog and keep away from our home.

Steve

I'm glad to hear that, but (as a big advocate of greyhounds) sorry that it ever happened. As others have said, it was avoidable.

Thank you for being so reasonable in horrible circumstances. Hugs to you and your family.

[Kiltie]

moorx said:

Thank you for being so reasonable in horrible circumstances. Hugs to you and your family.

Same from me.

[bexVN]

It is good that he came round, takes some nerve tbh but I think the dog warden should still be informed. The dog will not be destroyed but he will be put on their radar so if it happens again he will be faced with losing his dog (that is on the owner not you).

This dog is really not likely to attack a child but his instinct for smaller animals is obviously strong and I am surprised the owner was not aware of this already.

I am so sorry for what your poor cat went through .

[Mexican cuties]

What is awful if you had been there and pulled the dog off and it had bitten you, dog put down, our chihuahua was near death attack in our garden coz some scuzzer rehomed aggressive dog and then left massive hole in the fence for it to chase/kill cats, dogs, on a wander without them knowing!!! called the police and they lived 4 houses down, " oh they want to say sorry says nice police lady, whilst her dog is in doors ours has his spine being melded and 50 staples, promised to keep it muzzled and every day they go last past muzzle no where,

At least we still have him for now pictures where horrific, proper Frankenstein dog

[Steve vRS]

Thanks for everyone's kind words. It was 'only a cat' but she was our Mustard.

I will call the dog warden tomorrow and pass over the details. Another witness posted us her details should we need them.

The house feels very empty this evening.

Steve

[andyb28]

S5V8 said:

Very sad story.

My cat was attacked in the same way by a greyhound which was not on a lead or muzzled a few years ago.

I am not directly having a go at you, but to play devil's advocate a tad here to prompt a sensible discussion about this.

Was your cat on a lead then?
Why would it be the dogs fault, just because it wasn't on a lead?

[skahigh]

andyb28 said:

S5V8 said:

Very sad story.

My cat was attacked in the same way by a greyhound which was not on a lead or muzzled a few years ago.

I am not directly having a go at you, but to play devil's advocate a tad here to prompt a sensible discussion about this.

Was your cat on a lead then?
Why would it be the dogs fault, just because it wasn't on a lead?

Asking silly questions is not really prompting a sensible discussion though is it?

Do you think that the cat being on a lead would prevent a loose dog from attacking it?

[Steve vRS]

My tiny, aged cat didn't pose a threat to anything bigger than a field mouse. In fact it is a few years some she even brought a mouse home.

An out of control dog can do damage and therefore should be controlled.

Steve

[Mexican cuties]

Speaking to lovely lady, never let him off lead again as her story was 10 year old sossy dog off lead, greyhound runs over grabs it in her face and shakes it to death, I know small dogs are not hunting dogs ets but still massive part of our heart and family

Love to have a local massive enclosed field that we could pay to use for our small boy safely in bucks off lead and running off lead worth every safe penny

[mikees]

Mexican cuties said:

Speaking to lovely lady, never let him off lead again as her story was 10 year old sossy dog off lead, greyhound runs over grabs it in her face and shakes it to death, I know small dogs are not hunting dogs ets but still massive part of our heart and family

Love to have a local massive enclosed field that we could pay to use for our small boy safely in bucks off lead and running off lead worth every safe penny

Pm me. Field near me safe and fenced you could use. Monks Risborough near Aylesbury.

[ExV8]

Dogs should be on leads and/or wear a muzzle if the owner cannot control it. The fact that this one killed is not excusable.

Having been bit by a dog that should have been wearing a muzzle you have to involve the Police. I did and they were great although the dog had previously been abused they took my view on board which was to add to the 'watch' list and not to destroy.

[Mexican cuties]

So If a youngster was on a wrist band/child leash and it attacked her that's OK ?

Christ its a gentle old cat living in its own space, what ever the responsible,/in responsible owner gives/ does not give a toss, his innocent cat part of his family has been killed, really

So sorry for your loss stricter rules please, had it been worrying sheep could have been shot, but poor old puss in her garden, tough, ridiculous

[S5V8]

skahigh said:

andyb28 said:

S5V8 said:

Very sad story.

My cat was attacked in the same way by a greyhound which was not on a lead or muzzled a few years ago.

I am not directly having a go at you, but to play devil's advocate a tad here to prompt a sensible discussion about this.

Was your cat on a lead then?
Why would it be the dogs fault, just because it wasn't on a lead?

Asking silly questions is not really prompting a sensible discussion though is it?

Do you think that the cat being on a lead would prevent a loose dog from attacking it?

Our cat at the time was minding his own business sat on our front doorstep. I didn't say it was the dogs fault, it was the owners fault.

This is irrelevant anyway and its a sad day for the op's family and his cat, thats more important than scoring points on here.

[audikentman]

I have bought memorials from these before. May help your kids remember their pet? Once again sorry for your loss.

http://www.pets-remembered.co.uk/