What should I have done? -> Updated
A pitbull got my cat this morning. Cat is in the hospital and dog owner gave them his credit card. I finally have a minute to breathe, and am trying to think what I could have done differently, for ...
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I hope your cat recovers - and then, with all your love for it in your heart, you need to build a "Kitty Kennel". Cat can be outdoors, but still confined, and nothing can get to it. Realistically, if it wasn't your neighbor's dog - it would be something else, like a coyote or even a large bird of prey. Or the ultimate cat killer: a car.
I'm really not sure there was ANYTHING you could have done to stop the attack, outside of shooting the dog (and facing huge consequences for THAT). Many breeds are notorious for being able to ignore pain and distractions while doing their job; and a pitbull would certainly be one of those.
I'm really not sure there was ANYTHING you could have done to stop the attack, outside of shooting the dog (and facing huge consequences for THAT). Many breeds are notorious for being able to ignore pain and distractions while doing their job; and a pitbull would certainly be one of those.
