Bo killed a cat

[Glacier]

I'm sorry that this happened. My dogs killed one of my own cats this spring--Dominique in my siggy. It has been one of the worst experiences of my life. But the dogs aren't to blame. They were just being dogs. Dominique was where she shouldn't have been and I somehow let her get there. Her death is my fault. My dogs are like Tikeya, just fine with indoor cats, deadly with outdoor cats. Dominique had somehow got outside.

There's no point punishing him. He has no idea he did anything wrong. I'd keep him on a leash, especially when off your property. I'm not sure about the laws in your area, but where I live my dogs could be declared "dangerous" for going after a cat if they were off my property. Keep an extra close eye on him with your own cats as well. My dogs knew Dom very well, but when she was in a different spot, they couldn't tell who she was or that they weren't allowed to chase her.

Again, I am sorry. Godspeed little kitty.

[jackie]

Thank you all for being so nice, I thought some people were going to bash me for not being in control of my dog.

Glacier, I am sorry to hear about Dominique.

[caseysmom]

Jackie, Stuff happens to all of us.

[Jessika]

That's why I NEVER let either of my pups off of a leash while in public. Charlie, anyway. He can't be trusted. Not because I'm afraid they're going to chase an animal and run off but just the thought of them getting loose and something, anything like this happening makes me upset.

Just don't trust him off a leash anymore??? And maybe the cat got away. If you can't find it, there's a good chance.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm really sorry that happened. Once he found the cat, there was probably nothing you could have done. I remember one time when I was a kid our dog went after a groundhog, and wouldn't be called off for anything- I guess instinct just takes over. Hope you feel better soon.

[poofy]

I hope you feel better, and that the cat is well and home

[jackie]

The only thing to do is keep him leashed, which makes me a bit sad, he loves his "free" time. I just got back from the morning walk and Bo just sat there and looked at me like, "let me go play mom".

We are looking at buying a home in the new year, and hopefully we can find something with a decent sized yard.

[Alysser]

I am so sorry you had to go through that! Sassy is great with cats. She has never tried to chase them and doesn't even care. I would be devasted to. That's why just in case Sassy changes her mind, I won't let her off the leash,

[areias]

Aww, I feel for you. Luckily mine haven't killed a cat, (yet) but they did get a squirrel once. It's kind of a horrible feeling, but part of life I suppose.

Would it be possible to get either a really long line, or an electronic collar? I'm not sure of yours or anyone elses feelings on e-collars, but it's a thought.