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I'm so pleased to hear that Mama is eating and playing and seems to
have escaped injury. I completely understand why you are so upset.
What a terrible thing to have happened. I just want to point out
though, how incredibly lucky you guys are that that dog wasn't a
killer. It could have been far worse as I'm sure you realize. The
fact that the dog had her in his mouth and Mama is still here, tells me
that as awful as the whole thing was, the dog was actually playing. He
probably has no idea of the upset he's caused. As for the
neighbors... There's no sense in alienating them with your anger. I
would try a different tact, (if you are able). Maybe it's because I'm
a dog trainer, maybe it's because I used to be a "dog person", but I
think it might be better to enlist the help of his owners in teaching
him that cats are not to be chased, or treated like toys. It sounds
like they were trying to keep him confined, maybe they'll be more
careful in the future, but I wouldn't count on it. Is this a friendly
dog with people? Does he like you? If they would train him in
obedience, then you could work with him a little bit to get him to
respect you. That way the next time you see him on your property,
you'd have some control. You may not be willing to look at it from
this angle, it's just a suggestion. If training him isn't possible,
then I'd make sure the garden hose is at the ready at all times.
Whenever you see the dog, hose him but good and tell him to stay out of
your territory. I understand not wanting to keep Mama confined. I understand the quality over quantity thing, but you have a dangerous situation at your house. If this happens again, and you're not so lucky next time, you'd never be able to forgive yourself. Mama may be more willing to stay in the house now. I'd try it again. I have a habitat made out of chain link dog runs and topped with wood and netting on the side of my house. I have shelves and carpeted poles leading to my bedroom window and the crawl space beneath the house is open. Is it possible to build something like that at your house? You said Mama likes to hang out on your porch, could you screen that in and make it a safe place for her to be outside? Hugs to you and Mama Kitty. What an ordeal! Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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