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  1. #1
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    Default Death of My Cat by a Neighbor's Pack of Roaming Dogs

    My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: Virginia

    Last night my cat was attacked and killed in my yard by my neighbors
    (renters) whose dogs got loose (again) This was a violent and traumatic
    death which my husband witnessed. This woman admitted to my husband
    she may have left the fence unlatched, I called the police and animal control
    and he came out (without a camera so I had to take the pictures of my dead
    cat!!!) After leaving my house and taking my deceased cat with him he went to my neighbors to discuss the matter. He called later and explained since the
    dogs are micro-chipped and up to date on their vaccinations they get to stay
    with her. These dogs are dangerous, it's infuriating that they get a "free pass"
    on this, I am not even sure if this will go to court. I would like to take her to small claims but I have no idea on what grounds, I know cats are consider
    property and the dogs killed our cat so there were no vet bills. I just
    want..er can't let this drop.

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    Default Re: Death of My Cat by a Neighbors Pack of Roaming Dogs

    I would follow up with animal control. See if they violated any local laws leash laws and see if they are going to be cited for their part of the incident.

    Very sorry for your loss.

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    Default Re: Death of My Cat by a Neighbors Pack of Roaming Dogs

    Quote Quoting gigirle
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    I would follow up with animal control. See if they violated any local laws leash laws and see if they are going to be cited for their part of the incident.

    Very sorry for your loss.
    Thank you for you advice and I will follow-up with animal
    control. I guess I will bother them until they give me the
    answers I want.

    thanks again,

    Natalie

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    Default Re: Death of My Cat by a Neighbor's Pack of Roaming Dogs

    I would also contact your Town Hall or City Hall and obtain a copy of the local bi-law in regard to animals, leash laws, vets, nuisance dog(s), trespass by domestic animals, and what the remedies are outlined for you. I think this would be your best starting point.

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