Left to it's own, the rifle will rust. The dog, not so much. The OP was pretty clear to me.
I love all animals. That behavior does not say "friendly dog" to me.
Laws on Shooting an attacking dog in Montgomery County?
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Left to it's own, the rifle will rust. The dog, not so much. The OP was pretty clear to me.
I love all animals. That behavior does not say "friendly dog" to me.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
I wouldn't feed that dog a damned thing.
If the dog gets sick, the owners will swear it was poisoned.
Then it's guilty until proven innocent time.
If the dog gets sick, the owners will swear it was poisoned.
Then it's guilty until proven innocent time.
ROBAR35
Living the farm life
I totally get that but if a bad situation can be avoided in spite of the owner then winner winner chicken dinner.
ROBAR35
Living the farm life
That is a fair point, probably wouldn't hurt to get owners permission first. But if they weren't receptive to it that would be a good time to tell them this situation is about to go to shit !
You sound like you're looking for an excuse. And your first statements are completely false.
MAN UP and stop soiling your pants.
Sure, and if somerhing bad happens despite your magic, the owner has a valid case that you baited the dog to come onto your property. What could possibly go wrong ?
Illegal discharge of a firearm if you shoot a dog. You would be arrested probably. Big news story when a dog is killed, less so pit bulls.
A good lawyer could get you off. A weapon like an axe would kill the dog, but a gun puts you in trouble IMHO. Pepper spray is good I think
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Chopsky I want you to try something ( and no I'm not being a smartass) I've read all the post and I think you have legimate concerns but let's come at this from a different angle. Next time you go to Walmart get yourself a big box of the meaty bone dog treats. When the dogs charge the fence throw some over the fence and turn your back to the fence. Do this a few times and I will bet you and these dogs can live in peace. I've done a lot of rehab work with aggressive and abused dogs and more than likely with just a little work on your part you can fix this. And from what you've said about the dogs owners it doesn't sound like they will be much help. Another point that hasn't really been hit on in this thread much is if you did have to shoot one or both of these dogs for attacking you or your mom if they come over the fence ( which I wouldn't blame you) think of the shit storm that would ensue way past the point of the dog shooting. Hope it works out man.
Is it ok to feed someone else's dog?
With the shitstorm going on there.......... hell NO! Would I care if my neighbor fed mine.... not at all, he likes my mutts.
Even IF he's charged the family will sue.
As a suggestion - when we got our rescue Pit, she charged our elderly dog a couple of times. The Animal Rescue worker recommended SPRAYSHIELD animal deterrent. It's what postal workers carry. It works - trust me. Arm your mother with a can. Arm yourself with a can. Aim for the eyes IF you need to use it.
Don't go looking for a fight. Trouble will find you easily enough. Just document and report, as others have counseled.
If you shoot a home-invader, your homeowners insurance will at times have to defend you against civil action related to the shooting. Never looked into whether this applies to defending against an attack from a dangerous animal.
I don't worry much about the civil fallout from shooting an aggressive dog on my property. I worry more about the 'reckless endangerment' and other criminal charges of firing a gun in a residential neighborhood. The dimwit down in SMC who hunted his neighbors pitbull from his back porch did get off, but he now has an arrest record and lots of people really mad at him.
He was lucky in that the SMC animal control ordinance states:
(a) Any person may use any force necessary to defend against any dog(s) in the act of attacking a person.
His claim was that the dog attacked him and the states attorney could not disprove that claim. So while things sure look like he baited that dog and shot him from his porch, in the end he walked. He didn't even have to pay for his defense, the public defender got him off.
Are you sure about your homeowner insurance? I'd hate to be wrong.
Insurance won't be able to save you from your new reputation as "that guy who shot the poor little dog" once the story gets retold a few times.
Exactly.
Otoh, if the alternative is to see one of your kids getting killed, sometimes you have to be willing to be a bit unpopular.
SCARCQB
Get Opp my rawn, Plick!
Tonight when I came home, my neighbors Bichon Yorkie mix was running loose in my yard and aggressively barked at me. I just laughed, which made him even more mad. Once I went in the side door, he went back to his turf and proclaimed victory in his own small mind. I'll miss the little rat when they move.
I totally agree. I carry in VA and WV when I go camping/hiking/offroading, but I know if I ever encounter a 4 legged creature my first course of action wont be to empty the gun into the animal. Theres usually other courses of action one can take without having to take the life of an animal away.
