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What Are My Rights If A Dog Comes In My Garden?
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What happens if a dog comes in my garden?
1) What if it does nothing but i'm worried that it is going to attack me, my kids or my other pets and i keep hold of it, would the owner of the dog be able to legally take it away before i contacted the police?
2) A dog does get into my garden and attacks my chickens?
I just want to know as selfish people feel that it's a bit of fun when their dog/s get into my garden (through the hedge) which they do quite often, but it's upsetting to me aswell as my chickens, cats and rabbits. I did actually have a dog that got in the garden that nearly mauled my cat to death and cost hundreds of pounds in vet bills. All i got from the owner was a meek apology. Surely it is illegal for dogs to be off a lead. I am sick of it!
1) What if it does nothing but i'm worried that it is going to attack me, my kids or my other pets and i keep hold of it, would the owner of the dog be able to legally take it away before i contacted the police?
2) A dog does get into my garden and attacks my chickens?
I just want to know as selfish people feel that it's a bit of fun when their dog/s get into my garden (through the hedge) which they do quite often, but it's upsetting to me aswell as my chickens, cats and rabbits. I did actually have a dog that got in the garden that nearly mauled my cat to death and cost hundreds of pounds in vet bills. All i got from the owner was a meek apology. Surely it is illegal for dogs to be off a lead. I am sick of it!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Dogs must be on a lead on the "public highway" Yes the owners of the dog could take the dog back, it is their dog, just get the details off the dogs collar and give the dog back.
Contact the dog warden or just pick up the dog and take it to the nearest pound/animal shelter, where hopefully the owners of the dog will have to pay to get their dog back.
Contact the dog warden or just pick up the dog and take it to the nearest pound/animal shelter, where hopefully the owners of the dog will have to pay to get their dog back.
no, you are right you wouldn't have to if some dog owners were more responsible. However, you are where you are, and unfortunately some are not. I get it's probably a bind, but if it's happening "quite often" and costing you "hundreds of pounds", it might be worth your while and peace of mind to just secure your garden
can't you put a fence up to stop it happening. a cheap chicken wire fence would do the job. Of course its not illegal for dogs to be off the lead. but it is inconsiderate of your neighbours.
I might be inclined to stick the dog in my car, and run it along to the nearest pet rescue centre, telling them its a stray that has been abandoned, if it became too much of a nuisance.
But the chicken-wire fence seems a better idea !
I might be inclined to stick the dog in my car, and run it along to the nearest pet rescue centre, telling them its a stray that has been abandoned, if it became too much of a nuisance.
But the chicken-wire fence seems a better idea !
don't get me wrong swiper please, i haven't said you should pay to get your cat mangled have i? (and it's appalling the dog owner didn't Pay)
in all fairness though, i guess your cat isn't always in your garden, and could quite easily be mauled by a dog outside of your property boundaries, couldn't it? even a dog on a lead could get a cat quickly
in all fairness though, i guess your cat isn't always in your garden, and could quite easily be mauled by a dog outside of your property boundaries, couldn't it? even a dog on a lead could get a cat quickly
at the end of the day, I'd check that my fencing was secure - if the animal still gained access, I'd do what has been suggested, take it to the pound, the owners will have to pay a fee to recoup thir dog, (assuming it is tagged and/or microchipped.) if it's not claimed within a certain period it may be euthanased or offered up for adoption. I'm assuming you've spoken to the owners on this? What do they say? This may be the best option imo.
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