We had 3 dogs, the father, the mother and the puppy. In the past we have had problems with
neighbor dogs coming into our yard. So
we have a 4’ fence to keep them out.
This winter's snow created a “bridge to freedom” for our dogs. They
found they were able to walk right out of the yard on the snow. When they got out, we would see them, call
them, and they would come running.
Recently a neighbor’s barn cat decided to come into our yard. The holes in the fence are large enough for a
cat but not a dog. Our dogs have a high
‘prey drive’ which causes them to hunt.
They went after the cat. The cat
ran for home and the dogs followed. We called them but they ignored us. Because
of the cat, they were in a hunting frenzy.
They got the cat and were trying to kill it. The farmer saw the dogs and shot the
mother. The bullet passed through her
and entered the pup. The mother was
killed instantly. The pup has over $700
worth of vet bills so far, and the bullet is still lodged in his shoulder. He misses his mom. He looks for her whenever
someone comes in the door. Now we will
put up a 6’ fence. That still won’t keep
other animals out of our yard. Please
watch your animals. Please try to keep
them on your own property.
