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hlthe2b

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8. I'm very sorry this happened, but don't give up hope on kitty's survival...

Tue Feb 5, 2013, 05:30 PM

Feb 2013

It is amazing what they can recover from and how good the veterinary care can be--sometimes more timely and comprehensive than what is available to we mere mortal humans.

I will keep you and your kitty in my thoughts and healing wishes.

(and you probably need animal control to at least come out and register the complaint so that you have it to take to civil court, should you wish to do so to recover cost of veterinary bills later)... But, if you are like me, the really important thing is that your furry babe recovers.

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My cat was attacked by a neighbor's dog... [View all] moriah Feb 2013 OP

Sorry to hear about your cat!!! OMG Paulie Feb 2013 #1

I am just sorry to hear that. Xyzse Feb 2013 #2

I hope the dog's owner is going to pay vet bills for your cat's injuries. n/t RebelOne Feb 2013 #3

I hope so. They weren't home when I was canvassing the neighborhood. moriah Feb 2013 #6

No need to feel bad. That's called good detective work. nt agracie Feb 2013 #26

Sorry to hear about this it is incredibly frustrating! Agschmid Feb 2013 #4

Very upsetting siligut Feb 2013 #5

I'm so sorry!!! Poor kitty!!! Arugula Latte Feb 2013 #7

I'm very sorry this happened, but don't give up hope on kitty's survival... hlthe2b Feb 2013 #8

How traumatic! Helen Reddy Feb 2013 #9

Agreed. The dog is really sweet to people. moriah Feb 2013 #10

You are so kind and wise Helen Reddy Feb 2013 #11

I'm so sorry about your kitty. I hope she survives and thrives. Poor girl. Flaxbee Feb 2013 #12

I'm so sorry. MissB Feb 2013 #13

Ditto. I would be very angry. nt agracie Feb 2013 #27

I hope your Kitty girl heals SEMOVoter Feb 2013 #14

please keep us updated *~*~*vibes to your kitty*~*~* Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2013 #15

Oh, my. I'm so sorry. I hope your cat recovers fully. Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #16

The latch? The guy I'm renting a room from. moriah Feb 2013 #17

Oh....what a mess. Dogs will chase cats and go into places with unlocked doors. Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #18

But why should the condition of the door matter.... moriah Feb 2013 #19

The dog came in, you said, through the unsecured door? Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #21

It's the doorframe that's not square all the way. Roof leak. moriah Feb 2013 #23

Hmmmm, that's touchy. I still say it's the owner's responsibility. Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #24

Hon. I'm renting. A. Room. ;) moriah Feb 2013 #28

since the vet has to report, the legal issues are out of your hands TorchTheWitch Feb 2013 #40

So sorry to hear this TuxedoKat Feb 2013 #20

So sorry. roody Feb 2013 #22

Sounds like you do not want to put the landlord at fault lest... agracie Feb 2013 #25

Spot-on. moriah Feb 2013 #33

It's not your fault. The neighbors should have done more to keep GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #29

I'm so sorry about your kitty kurtzapril4 Feb 2013 #30

so sorry about your kitty. ceile Feb 2013 #31

Hope Kitty is okay. Loryn Feb 2013 #32

Update... finally! moriah Feb 2013 #34

One time one of my cats TuxedoKat Feb 2013 #36

Try a jar of baby food chicken. Put a bit of it on your finger, and see if she will... agracie Feb 2013 #37

Only Step 1 baby food. Anything higher has onion powder in it, which is really bad for kittehs. GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #44

I did not know that. Thanks, GPV !!! Moriah, read the ingredients !!! nt agracie Feb 2013 #45

Our vet told us that when the elder kitties needed to be handfed. Made me GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #46

Thank you GPV siligut Feb 2013 #48

I am so sorry. leftyladyfrommo Feb 2013 #42

Mine either. a la izquierda Feb 2013 #66

Be sure to... Sophiegirl Feb 2013 #43

I'm so sorry magical thyme Feb 2013 #35

Some dogs have a strong prey drive and if they are not raised around cats undeterred Feb 2013 #38

I have a vizsla. He hunts everything. a la izquierda Feb 2013 #67

I don't think you can teach against instinct. undeterred Feb 2013 #69

Exactly. We'll never teach him per se... a la izquierda Feb 2013 #70

I'm so sorry about your cat! You and your baby are in my thoughts! Solly Mack Feb 2013 #39

I'm so sorry for you and both fur babies involved. Still Blue in PDX Feb 2013 #41

Update... she passed away this afternoon. moriah Feb 2013 #47

So sorry moriah siligut Feb 2013 #49

Awwww! I am so sorry! GoCubsGo Feb 2013 #50

Oh, no! Poor kitty! Brigid Feb 2013 #51

I am so very sorry, honey. *hugs* You will be in my thoughts, and I will GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #52

Very sorry. You two were good for each other. Hoyt Feb 2013 #53

I am so sorry... In memory... agracie Feb 2013 #54

Oh, I'm so sorry TuxedoKat Feb 2013 #56

I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out arthritisR_US Feb 2013 #57

I'm so sorry moriah. warrior1 Feb 2013 #59

oh I am so sorry stuntcat Feb 2013 #60

I'm so sorry. MissB Feb 2013 #61

I am so very sorry. 840high Feb 2013 #62

I am very sorry. davsand Feb 2013 #63

So sorry. AngryOldDem Feb 2013 #65

I am so sorry for your loss magical thyme Feb 2013 #68

Oh God, that's just awful robertkdem1965_h89 Feb 2013 #55

oh dear....what a sad situation... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #58

So sorry, Joe Shlabotnik Feb 2013 #64

So sorry. Loryn Feb 2013 #71