Whatcnan we do if my neighbor’s dog jumped the fence, came into our yard qne killed our dog?
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Whatcnan we do if my neighbor’s dog jumped the fence, came into our yard qne killed our dog?
This is the 7th animal on the street to be killed or go missing since this family moved in. They breed, train and sell hunting dogs. My husband and I spoke with neighbors many times regarding our fear for the safety of our dogs. Dogs have jumped fence before and killed. He let dogs out of kennel to run and went inside.They did not supervise the dogs. I filed a police report, plus families on the street also wrote statements regarding his dogs. Neighbor has removed dogs temporarily. He is arrogant, lied to police and does not accept responsibility. How can we get homeowners info and/or hold him accountable?
Asked on August 28, 2012 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There's a couple of things that you can do. First, is continue filing reports with law enforcement. You should request charges be filed for animal cruelty in that they know their animals harm and kill other animals. Second, contact your local animal organizations. (like the SPCA) They are not fond of people who train animals to kill and they will often help on the civil and criminal side. They often work with DA's offices to do seizures of animals who are abused or to file injunctions against abusive owners. A third option is to file a lawsuit for your loss and file a claim against their homeowners insurance for the financial loss and the emotional suffering caused by the needless loss.
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