jedandlevo 8 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 MY staff would`nt be happy , but i would`nt pay , and ide make them pay to fix the fence to , feck em i totally agee fek em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 My dogs would have done the same more than likely.I wouldnt be paying any feckin vet bills either.Its actually an offence to not be in control of your dog so theyre in the wrong.Also if its destroying the fence id be sending them the bill and telling them that their dog might very well end of being killed if they dont stop it from gaining acess to your garden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I know that it is not your responsibility but even if your dogs killed the neighbour's dog in YOUR garden there could still be issues as your dogs would then be deemed 'dangerous'. I had a similar, though not so severe problem with next door's dog coming in and killing my chickens. Its owner is totally ga-ga and useless so I've had to be the one to make sure the bloody thing can't get into my garden: fix your fencing so it can't get in and the problem is solved. Alternatively: set a cage trap where it gets in, trap the bugger and take it to the local dog's home: presumably the owners would have to pay to get it back which might make them reconsider their fencing arrangements! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scallywag 78 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'd check who's responsible for which boundary, too. On my deeds it tells me which fences I'm responsible for and which I'm not. If I'm responsible for the fence I might put a bit more effort into terrier proofing it, if not I'd put it back to the neighbour. One of my dogs would have a go at an intruder. I'd pay the vet bill once, for the sake of good relations - you've got to live there after all - but after that it'd be down to them to manage their own dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,325 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 as scallywag said , it is only one side fence that your respocible for. but also like skycat said somtimes its just better to do it yourself, i would be tempted to see a solicitor just to make shure the LAW is on YOUR side. perhaps ring the fella in CMW that does all the hunting cases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,714 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 sorry for the greif mark got no sympathy for the guy with the terrier if his dog got ripped up in yourn gardenwell he should make sure it cant get in there im sure your dogs are secure in your yard as are mine had a couple of cats come in over the years and went out in a bag not nice but hey they shouldnt have been there my dogs are only protecting there patch his dog is the threat you could have had a young child in your garden!! the terrier owner must keep his dog under control!! good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JordKil 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well said riohog. All your dogs are doing is protecting their territory its the same as someone just marching into you house. I'd try and kill them if I was in their shoes. ATB Jordan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sambam 8 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 id say its the dog owners responsebility to keep the dog in THERE garden you are more than genorus for paying the fees. you have done your bit by making sure your dogs cannot get on there property they shoul be responsable that there dog cannot escape on to yours mabey a security camra mite come in handy if it happens again and your neighbor takes leagl action against you have good evidance that their in the wrong not you similar thing happend to my dad [bANNED TEXT] i was younger we were on the field near home with his bullx and deerhoundx and the winging old bloke from a few doors away came on the field with his staff and said get your dogs on a lead im letting mine off, my dad said fxxk off i was here first and im goin soon so wait he jus let his dog off and it ran over and picked a fight with my dads dogs anyway the vet couldnt save the staff and had to be put down and my dad made him pay for his vet fees as both lurchers needed a few stiches ignorant old fart look whos staff is big and hard now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydave 185 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 f**k them wouldnt give them a penny shoudnt be in ya garden mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn B 212 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 If you want to look at it from a legal sense, then you need to look at who owns the boundary fence? If its yours, then it "could" be that a solicitor (if they persued it) could make a case against you for not securing your property sufficiently, however that would be highly unlikely. It would most likely be down to the neighbour to ensure the safety of their dog, as you have ensured the safety of yours. I asked my neice for you, she is a lawyer, she feels they have no case really and paying the Vets bill will only make them think you feel responsible, which you are not. Perhaps letting them feel it in their pocket will make them keep their dog safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meerihunter 7 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thanks for all the replies everyone, I saw the neighbor tonight after work, his wee dog is feeling better today (I could hear the wee sod barking!) he is being OK about it today though I can still sense him hoping I'm going say I'll cover the vet bill but I'm not, I've been overly generous in past and folk starting pushing things more if they thing the are going to get money out of it. I've ordered a heap of timber so I'll just re place the whole fence for my own peace of mind, I'd rather do that than have the hassle to be honest. My old dog should'nt have to deal with that kind of nonesense while he is bumbling about our own garden plus my ferret could be at risk. Story of my life I always seem to be putting myself out for others that don't give feck about anyone else. I reckon I must have 'mug' tatooed across my forehead lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,714 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 good luck the terrier was lucky the rest of the gang wasnt there i think thing would have been different Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sighthound 49 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Story of my life I always seem to be putting myself out for others that don't give feck about anyone else. I reckon I must have 'mug' tatooed across my forehead lol. No mate, your just a decent bloke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 My Opinion is it's their dog that is entering your property then it is up to them to make the arangments to their garden to make sure that it dosnt happen as you have done your bit! As for paying the vet bill well that was nice for you to do it the first time but if it was me i wouldnt be so willing to do it a second time. Thats my opinion. Agreed if it is there dog entering your property, then the fault lies with them... i wouldn't pay any second vets bills etc. just tell them nicely to keep their dog of your property as you cannot be responsile for what happens if they do enter your property... Snap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretess 230 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 My Opinion is it's their dog that is entering your property then it is up to them to make the arangments to their garden to make sure that it dosnt happen as you have done your bit! As for paying the vet bill well that was nice for you to do it the first time but if it was me i wouldnt be so willing to do it a second time. Thats my opinion. Agreed if it is there dog entering your property, then the fault lies with them... i wouldn't pay any second vets bills etc. just tell them nicely to keep their dog of your property as you cannot be responsile for what happens if they do enter your property... Snap. Neighbours fault for not looking after there own dog ,,, if my dogs wandered into someone else's garden or the road or out the garden in any way i would make sure it didn't do it again by securing my side not your problem if they are irresponsible ,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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