FlyingTed 0 #1 September 9, 2005 I had to watch a dog killing a wild cat. He threw her around, ... and played with her at least 20 minutes and I`m still not sure if she was really dead when he finally stopped. I was afraid to pull him away, because he was a fighting dog and really big. Everybody was happy that he killed the cat, because there are a lot of them around in this area, but I`m still sad. #1094 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #2 September 9, 2005 Next time use a spray bottle with water, spray the dog in the face and firmly say NO. This is how to break up dog fights without getting in the middle of it. I like cats and I like dogs and what that dog did was very wrong wild cat or family pet. The problem is that now that the dog caught one it will continue to hunt cats and other small animals and could easily start to go after small dogs. Kind of depends on the dog and how it generalize the animals that it likes to hunt. edit to add.....missed the part about it being trained to fight, that dog is a menace and could be dangerous to other people living in the comunity.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #3 September 9, 2005 its against the law , call the cops...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 September 9, 2005 Sorry for what you saw.Things like that bum me out too. Have some corn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingTed 0 #5 September 9, 2005 I had nothing to break up the fight. I shouted and tried to get my bike between him and the cat - didn`t work. He`s trained to chase cats, but somebody said, that he normally doesn`t kill them. #1094 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingTed 0 #6 September 9, 2005 Quoteits against the law , call the cops... Are you sure? Some guys said that you`re also allowed to shoot wild cats. Maybe it`s only here (Iowa) #1094 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #7 September 9, 2005 As far as I know , its a federal crime to kill any animal unless it is legal hunting and you are permitted to hunt. Granted I live in GA but Im pretty sure its a federal crime at least the shooting part. The dog part, well unless you can prove its a fighting dog, they wont do anythingSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeter 0 #8 September 9, 2005 Who's dog was it and how did YOU know it was a "fighting dog"? (Or am I just missing the point and your simply talking about the "actions" of this dog?) And, er, who's the "everybody" you're talking about? Last time I checked, dog fighting was not legal. Remedy to the situation if I were to witness this behaviour: Can of pepper spray (the bear-protection strength) and a baseball bat to the mut. Done deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingTed 0 #9 September 9, 2005 QuoteWho's dog was it and how did YOU know it was a "fighting dog"? (Or am I just missing the point and your simply talking about the "actions" of this dog?) I stay with a family in Iowa for a few months and the dog`s owner is the daughter`s friend. (bad english today). I`m not sure, if I used the right words. In German you call, for example, staffords, ..., fighting dogs, because they`re are a potential risk and you and your dog have to pass a special test and follow special rules. QuoteAnd, er, who's the "everybody" you're talking about? The daughter, the dog`s owner, the rest of this family, some people around I talked to, ... QuoteLast time I checked, dog fighting was not legal. Remedy to the situation if I were to witness this behaviour: Can of pepper spray (the bear-protection strength) and a baseball bat to the mut. Done deal. But if you don`t hit him right, he will chase you. #1094 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #10 September 9, 2005 Fighting dogs, cock fights , any animal fight is against the law in america. Its a federal crime. Be careful, you dont want to get inbetween a angry dog fightSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #11 September 9, 2005 Not that this is going to go over well, but... You did the right thing staying away. When a dog is killing something it is running off pure instinct....doesnt matter to the dog much whether it is a cat or your arm, leg, head, etc. This particular breed has the 'jaws of death' The dogs bred for fighting (whether this one was actively fight training or not) do not always respond the same way as other dogs to our requests to cease their actions. A dog in the middle of an attack who perceives your actions to be that of an attack on him would not be a pleasant thing to be anywhere near! As hard as it was to watch, the cat was most likely killed instantly, I wont get into the details. I would let the owners know what you saw in an informative way..if their dog is dangerous they need to know (assuming they dont already).Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #12 September 9, 2005 If it had been one of my cats.......... The dog would've stopped some 7.62 X 51 for his trouble.............Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #13 September 9, 2005 QuoteIf it had been one of my cats.......... The dog would've stopped some 7.62 X 51 for his trouble............. I'm with you on that one. but I'd be giving him a .45 ACP. or a little taste of RPG-7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeter 0 #14 September 9, 2005 QuoteI stay with a family in Iowa for a few months and the dog`s owner is the daughter`s friend. (bad english today). The daughter, the dog`s owner, the rest of this family, some people around I talked to, ... Sounds like a great bunch of folks to hang out with. Again, if I were in a situation like that, I would think that "putting a bike between" them is not as effective as a bat or a 2x4. A dog that is "trained" to chase cats with the thought that it won't kill them.....I don't buy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #15 September 9, 2005 I wonder about people who take in agressive animals, then train and encourage them to be more agressive. They give responsible pet owners a bad name! As someone else already pointed out, this dog now has a taste for blood. Next time, it might not be a stray, but someone's pet or a small child. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingTed 0 #16 September 10, 2005 Quote As someone else already pointed out, this dog now has a taste for blood. Next time, it might not be a stray, but someone's pet or a small child. Yeah, that`s something I really worry about. #1094 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #17 September 10, 2005 Hopefully the dog will attack the owner. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingTed 0 #18 September 10, 2005 QuoteHopefully the dog will attack the owner. Walt Probably - I don`t care, he`s a weird guy and had squirrel for supper. Don`t like him and his dog any more. #1094 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #19 September 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteHopefully the dog will attack the owner.WaltProbably - I don`t care, he`s a weird guy and had squirrel for supper. Don`t like him and his dog any more.Haha LMAO squirrel for supper. Tree rats for din din. Probably was yummy to him, but squirrel hunters are too hard core for me. The kind of guy that rides the plane down for his first tandem i bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
