My neighbor shot my dog today, is that legal?

It is legal.
I'm so sorry fur you.
It would be safe to keep a tie-out stake outside or have a fenced yard.
I understand someone could get mad that a dog is swimming in their pond, but why kill?
I sometimes don't get humans...

☠ Max☠ answered on 11/18/08. Helpful? / 1

Shiloh Bear I understand that it makes you angry (I think it makes us all angry), but there is no reason to cuss, there are younger kids on the website.

Now to your question, yes it is legal to shoot a dog, just like Pippin said. I don't even think they have to do anything? Just if they are on your property, you have the right. Of course, I'm sure it varies from place to place so you might want to read up on local and state laws on that subject.

I'm terribly sorry on what happened to your dog. Learn from it though and if you get another dog, make sure it is contained to your property whether or not you think what it is doing is harmless.

Sincerely,
Baby Girl

Baby Girl answered on 11/18/08. Helpful? / 1

Unfortunately it is...I'm so sorry for your loss...

Burkett's Cookies 'n' Creme answered on 11/18/08. Helpful? / 2

Unfortunately, everybody is right. Your dog, your responsibility. If she was running at large on his property and he felt she was a danger to his livestock (whether or not she actually was) then he legally had the right to protect his property.
Is it morally right? No... But if the neighbor was angry enough that he simply shot her without coming to tell ya'll, I question how great your relationship was with him to begin with and whether this had been a recurrent thing.
I think its important to understand that leash laws exist not only for the safety of the public, but also for the safety of the dog. In the past month I have seen 5 dogs hit on the road on my way to work. I find myself disgusted because if someone would simply take the time to put their dog on a tie or in a kennel in the yard, or train it to have boundaries, this wouldn't happen. These dogs die because of the carelessness of the owners, plain and simple. I hope next time you won't be allowing your pets to run lose.

Bam-Bam, CGC answered on 11/19/08. Helpful? / 1

No, I don't believe that it is legal. I believe you could have been fined, but not that your dog was shot. Sound like to me that you Sherriff was just lazy and didn't want to deal with it. Check local, county and state laws. New York, Texas, Miami, Michigan off the top of my head have strict laws about such abuse of an innocent animal. Your sherrif should count his lucky stars he isn't dealing with me. I would campaign to make sure there was a new sherrif in town.. Good luck and let me know what happens. By the way, yes I can't spell.

Princess Bella Roxie answered on 1/5/09. Helpful? / 1

Legal or not, it still hurts. As much as it is the responsibility of the dog owner to have the dog in his/her yard, I believe the person shooting the dog must also take responsibilty. Heartbroken, this issue has become close to me in the past few days.

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I take responsibility for Maxx but feel that we should have been notified and allowed to dispose of his remains. At least to give my daughter, and my family, closure.

Guest 911218 answered on 2/21/09. Helpful? / 0

Sure she shouldn't have let her dog swim on the neighbor's property. Should have talked to him & seen he was against it. But there is absolutely no reason for people to call her a moron! Sometimes dogs escape despite the best intentions. We're not all perfect, nor are our dogs.

My dogs stop wild dogs & coyotes from coming on my property & messing with my sheep. When we were on vacation, the neighbor's brother's dog attacked 2 of my rams. Ate chunks out of them! 1 lived & 1 died, despite greatbvet care. His brother was so afraid we would want his dog euthanized. We said, sometimes that happens, keep him crated or inside while you're here. He offered to pay the vet bill -- we let him, but didn't charge the value of the livestock.

I haven't complained when the other neighbor's cows got in our yard when his fence broke. He hasn't complained on the rare occasion my dog went over there. My dog doesn't chase livestock.
What do you do when his cows come over to your yard?
So sorry 4 ur loss

Dr. Watson answered on 3/24/09. Helpful? / 0

funny how states differ, we live on 10 acres in minnesota we have put up with a yellow lab coming in our yard, crapping on our SIDEWALK, eating our dog and cat food, and to top it off he has also given us 3 litters of puppies via our 15 year old farm dog, who basically doesnt leave the front steps...This has gone on over 2-3 years, we have called the owners over 10 times to come and get there dog ,only to have the dog return the next day.
In May this dog once again was in out yard my husband threw rocks and yelled at him with no luck, the dog actually decided to CRAP in the sandbox that my 3 year old was sitting in! My husband proceeded to shoot him with a pellet gun to scare not kill...the dog went into our neighbors yard and died. the neighbor called the cops we are now Being sued by the state for FELONY animal cruelty, we had to get a lawyer ($7,000) and have court soon...We love our animals we take good care of them, they stay in our yard..not sure why WE are the ones in trouble?

Guest 122858 answered on 7/9/09. Helpful? / 0

my dog was just shot 2 hours ago with a BBgun and i looked online for an answer for my legal questions. i found such different responses that i decided to call my local police, which i suggest to anyone because the laws are different for each county.

my local law says that shooting a dog on your porperty is a crime. it is INTENT TO DO HARM TO PERSONAL PROPERTY. the police came to my house and i filled out a form and the officer went to knock on some doors to find out who shot my dog. when the culprit is found they will be arrested.

DO NOT GIVE UP WITHOUT A FIGHT, TALK TO YOUR LOCAL POLICE!

Guest 783509 answered on 10/12/09. Helpful? / 0