Bad neighbors

[pitc9]

There is no reason at ALL to even think of putting your dog to sleep because of your neighbors dogs!!!
As stated above, a good fence would be a great place to start. I'm sure the first thing you would think of is the cost of putting up a fence. But take into consideration the cost of possible vets bills you would have in the future without the fence.
I have mean neighbors of my own, their dogs and mine have gotten into fights over and under my fence many times. Both of my dogs have been to the vets because of bites. My hubby and I have taken extra precautions to make sure the can't get to one another anymore.
I made calls to the dog warden and sheriff department, they received one warning from the dog warden then they started getting fines. After about a year of this they finally put up a fence!!

[Grace]

I agree with all the suggestions. File that civil suit; continue to report them to the police; call animal control; write a letter to the editor - and include pictures.

[mruffruff]

I think a fence would be a good idea. It needn't be a major expense if you use wire fencing and posts (unless your yard is huge. Maybe just fence part of your yard.

But the bigger issue is to stop the dogs from running the neighborhood. Check the laws in your community. If you have a law that states dogs will be under control at all times, call animal control EVERY TIME you see these dogs out.

And I would certainly be taking pictures of my dog's wounds, getting statements from the vet and taking these neighbors to court for damages. A petition from the other neighbors would help, too.

Be persistent. Eventually the law will have to do something about the problem.

[Hellow]

I also believe that an fence would be an good idea. But, for any fence, you would have to make sure that the dogs could'nt dig underneath it. An nice wooden one perhaps? Or how about an chain - link one covered in greenery. Also an fence dosent have to be man-made. Perhaps an tall hedge? Just thrwing out ideas...