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a la izquierda

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67. I have a vizsla. He hunts everything.

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:42 AM

Feb 2013

We've tried to teach him that this is not acceptable behavior, but he was a country stray and probably hunted to survive. Needless to say, he's never permitted off-leash or in a low-fenced yard.

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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