Please help me....

[Court]

Call animal control on any free-roaming dogs. Too bad Ziggy wasn't indoors, especially since he was de-clawed. RIP sweet Ziggy.

That is were part of the guilt comes from on my part...We tried everything to get him to stay inside, but he actually found a way to bite open our screen door and get outside. When we would force him into staying in, he would meow all night. My vet said he was too old now to be trained to stay in. So..we let him go in and out as he pleased. We never had any problems with dogs until this past month. (PS..I always put Ziggy inside when I left for work in the mornings).

[kimlovescats]

That is were part of the guilt comes from on my part...We tried everything to get him to stay inside, but he actually found a way to bite open our screen door and get outside. When we would force him into staying in, he would meow all night. My vet said he was too old now to be trained to stay in. So..we let him go in and out as he pleased. We never had any problems with dogs until this past month. (PS..I always put Ziggy inside when I left for work in the mornings).

Well there is no sense in beating yourself up over it now. I would definitely report any free-roaming dogs though. Next time it could be a child they hurt, or even if they are friendly dogs, it is best for their safety as well.

[catfamily]

Yes...Call Animal Control to get those dogs off the street so they don't hurt other cats.Even children.
Ziggy would never have been able to defend himself without claws.He wouldn't have even been able to climb a tree.
I'm very sorry for your loss.I'm cryig with you.Rest in Peace Dear Ziggy.
Like Kim had said...No use beating yourself up over it.Just do what you can to protect others by calling Animal Control.

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh, I am so, so sorry for what happened to your precious Ziggy. I can only imagine the pain you must be going through right now. Please don't blame yourself, you couldn't forsee what was going to happen and many cats that did have their claws have been killed by dogs.

I would definitely call animal control and report what happened and I pray that they do something about it, so this doesn't happen to someone else's beloved pet.

Your Ziggy was very lucky to have shared such wonderful moments with you.
May the loving memories comfort you and help you overcome the pain.

Rest in Peace sweet Ziggy.

((((((HUGS)))))) for you Court.

[orangemm]

I am so sorry for your pain. Try to remember Ziggy is at the RB and that you were there for him.

Definitely call about the dogs, though. Heaven forbid they attack any other animal or person, esp. a child.

(hugs)

[JuniorxMyxLove]

I feel so sorry for you! Don't feel guilty, you said yourself he was miserable indoors. You did all you could, and you at least had one wonderful year of knowing Ziggy. Like the others said, call animal control. Those dogs aren't sae out on the streets. It sounds like you gave Ziggy the best of care, and I know he'll be watching over you. :

[catmandu]

I would try and get those Dogs rounded up too, as it could be a toddler that they attack next.
Poor Ziggy paid a high prive for his independance.
But he says he doesnt want you to feel guilty, as you tried your best to keep him in.
And he will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge ready to renew his love for you.
One Fine Day