divinggatita Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 My neighbour called me an hour ago to say the other neighbour's Rotweiller has got into my Garden and killed the chickens. I rushed home to find the dog still there, and primrose still alive on the ground. When I picked Lilly up she too was just alive. They were so badly maulded and the dog growled at me when I picked them up. I am sorry to say I gave it a kick but it is a huge male dog, I know it wasn't his fault. My neighbours have called the police but I am still waiting. I took the girls to the vet but he is unable to save them and has put them to sleep. I don't know how to tell my 12 year old son they are his pets, we've only had them 3 months and they laid every day. We are due to go on holiday in the morning it couldn't have happen at a worst time. I am devastated. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Oh Sandy, what an awful thing to happen! Am so sorry - your poor chooks, and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Oh Sandy that is horrible I am so so sorry The children will cope, they will be upset but they will get over it probably quicker than you will What have the dogs owners said happened how did it get out of their garden into yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I am so very sorry Can't imagine what you are going through. Thinking of you all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 That is terrible Sandy. I'm sure you'r eson will cope and at least he wasn't there to see it. Perhaps the holiday will help him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Oh how truly horrible! I really do feel for you. Our next door neighbour's lurcher mauled one of our girls but fortunately he wasn't old enough to know what to do with it when he caught it but that was upsetting enough. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Oh Sandy, that's such a dreadful thing to happen. You poor thing and your poor son . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 What a terrible thing to happen I am so sorry............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Such a dreadful thing to happen Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 What a terrible thing to happen. I am so sorry Sandy.X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 How dreadful for you. The least the rottweillers owner can do is buy you some new chickens when you're ready to consider some. Report the matter to the police......If the dog misbehaves again, then they will have this incident on record, to hold against the owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 blimey, what a shock for you Im so sorry, must have been really scarey for you with the dog. How did it get in your garden?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I am so sorry to hear your news. My neighbour over the road has started to bring his Rottweiller home at the weekends - it is a guard dog for his work during the week. It is a nasty thing,snarling & barking really loudly at anyone who walks past. I am so sad for you - what a horrible thing to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Oh Sandy, that is so sad I hope that your son comes to terms with it and will feel ready with time to get some new chooks. In the meantime, take Egluntine's excellent advice and report the incident to the police. Make sure that they give you a URN pertaining to the report so that you can refer to it if the dog get loose and misbehave again. Take time to mourn your hens and remember them. I kept some of Layla's feathers when she died. I tied them up with ribbon and have them where i see them every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 You poor thing, how horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 So sorry Sandy. That's simply an awful thing to have happen to you and your poor hens. Big hugs to you and your son. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hi Sandy, just adding my hugs, what an awful thing to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Oh how terrible - I really feel sorry for you - my heart aches - those horrid dogs - you seem pretty understanding - you're right that the dog can't help it really but the owner can. Try your best to make the most of your holiday. Good idea to get the dog owner to buy you some new chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 What a dreadful thing to happen hugs to you all karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 So very sorry Sandy! Love to you all. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 So sorry, terrible thing to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am sorry - how awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am so sorry to hear of your sad news Sandy Maybe some time away will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
