What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WA
My neighbors family is visiting this week and they brought their small dog. I have two large dogs contained by an invisible fence. We have seen this small dogs on our property a few times now.... Two nights ago I heard a sound like an animal being attached. I called for my dogs who came instantly and were fine - no blood or scratches. The next day we were told by the neighbors that their visitor's dog was attacked and rushed to the pet emergency that same night of the sound. Total cost was $350 for stitches and supposed collapsed lung. The visitors STRONGLY believe this to be done by my dog but didn't see it happen. This mostly likely happened on my property.
I've asked her to keep her dog on a leash as I'm already to doing my part with the fence.
The visitor wants me to pay half and is VERY mad at me. I don't think I have to pay. She is very mad and seems unstable (crazy!). I'm worried that she will try to hurt my dogs if I don't offer to help. My dog frequently chases cars and I'm sure she would aim for him.
I'm plan to keep them kenneled while they are still here...
Should I pay? Should I report her somehow?
My neighbors family is visiting this week and they brought their small dog. I have two large dogs contained by an invisible fence. We have seen this small dogs on our property a few times now.... Two nights ago I heard a sound like an animal being attached. I called for my dogs who came instantly and were fine - no blood or scratches. The next day we were told by the neighbors that their visitor's dog was attacked and rushed to the pet emergency that same night of the sound. Total cost was $350 for stitches and supposed collapsed lung. The visitors STRONGLY believe this to be done by my dog but didn't see it happen. This mostly likely happened on my property.
I've asked her to keep her dog on a leash as I'm already to doing my part with the fence.
The visitor wants me to pay half and is VERY mad at me. I don't think I have to pay. She is very mad and seems unstable (crazy!). I'm worried that she will try to hurt my dogs if I don't offer to help. My dog frequently chases cars and I'm sure she would aim for him.
I'm plan to keep them kenneled while they are still here...
Should I pay? Should I report her somehow?