Family pet mauled to death in bucklin

[K C Muffin]

Originally Posted by Detector

What is the normal process for this type of situation? Do they impound the dogs?

I kinda remember when I lived there, that a dog was impounded until there was a determination of whether or not the dog was cared for and safety indications. If the dog wasn't cared for properly or not confined to the owner's property, there was either a hefty fine (that we had to pay a couple of times because our dog was out) or the animal was put down if found to be a safety concern. But that was in Dodge. This dog wasn't in Dodge, so the same rules don't necessarily apply. I'd be willing to bet, though, that a fair and impartial judge would rule the dogs a safety hazard to others and they'd be put down. I'm reading that the dogs haven't even been impounded, leading me to think there's something wrong - either with the story or with the city government............

[Fred Sanford]

Originally Posted by lurker

Should the doG's owners not have liability coverage the only recourse would be small claims court. Though doGs are higher in God's eye, that doesn't make them higher in man's eye; so don't look for a huge settlement for pain, suffering or wrongful death.

Lurker, my guess is the owners have liability coverage because it's likely that someone owes on the house, even if it's a landlord.

A financial reward is not the goal. A financial penalty to the ****** is the goal. Thus, Small Claims Court would not be the best option. A full-fledged suit would be more costly to defend.

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
— Edmund Burke, English statesman and political philosopher (1729-1797

[TexKan]

I dunno........ but there just seems to be a piece missing here... somewhere.

I don't think they impound dogs if the dogs were in thier yard......I know, I know, that is not the story but I just can't understand how nothing could be happenning......

I don't think any govt employee is showed favor - too easy to sue over that.

There is something missing. I'm surprised a citizen hasn't taken care of this themselves yet. IF citizens of Bucklin felt threatened surely someone would have taken those dogs out while the owners were gone...... the dogs gotta go outside sometime............

[K C Muffin]

My point exactly, Tex. I don't know if the mean dogs' owner own the house they live in or are renting. If they're renting, the owner's liability could and probably would deny coverage for this. The first time. More than likely, it's an absentee landlord. If they own, and still have a mortage, so still carry liability insurance - then hopefully sumbunny's gonna take this to a higher court than small claims. When their insuror finds out there are dogs, they'll make 'em put them down or cancel their coverage. If the small dog's owner doesn't force the issue, nothing at all will be done. Too bad.

[Fred Sanford]

Texkan, local government employees are shown favor regularly. It is more the rule than the exception. Ever heard of a police officer or fireman getting a speeding ticket? Rarely. Very rarely. I'm not opposed to that because it's pretty much a victimless crime and there has to be some perks for their tough job.

But when a blind eye is turned when there is a victim, that is wrong.

The reason it seems like some facts are missing is because the reality of what happened is just so unjust. Don't distrust the facts just because they seem onesided. This was a onesided situation. Two rottweilers that have a history of attacking other dogs, went out of their own yard and attacked much smaller defenseless wienerdog, virtually playing tug-of-war with his yelping body until his head was nearly off and his shoulderblades exposed.

Please don't take the wrong side on this just because it seems too unjust to be true. You may have noted that the dogs' owners have been virtually silent. They have not at any time claimed that the situation didn't happen just as you've been told here.

The dogs' owners are hoping for this very thing. They hope it will blow over. Next time it could be yolur dog or your child. Right is right and wrong is wrong, regardless of who you work for and the leeway that may afford.

[TexKan]

It just seemed like something was missing - so why aren't folks at the mayors office raising hell and why isn't there ads bein taken out in the paper? Mostly why aren't the dogs dead?......... c'mon ya'll know how to hand out "cowboy justice"......... so what is the hold up?... Why isn't the paper on this every day? I never heard of one insignificant county employee getting such carte blanch treatment>........ Why hasn't the Humane society jumped on this?

BTW..... my DIL (cop) actually did get a ticket from an HPD officer....... usually doesn't happen cause of Prof coutesy......... but she did! Cops don't drive slow either so it was rather $$$$........... LOL

[TexKan]

BTW - good to see ya again Fred...........

[Fred Sanford]

Thanks Texkan.

Not many people are willing to stick their necks out for 1 little weiner dog apparently.

The facts of the situation are well-known and not in dispute. The reason nothing is being done in my opinion is that the dog owners are hoping this will all blow over. After all, who would wage a big battle over 1 little wiener dog?

"The strong have to take up the plight of the weak (Woody), for some day the strong will become the weak and they will live or die by the legacy they have left."
---Me

[TexKan]

Well I would........... tell me where to send my attorney contribution....... I am so fed up with those that think they are above the law...... hell we tow the line........ I behave cause I would never want to cause my sons the embaresement........... all I do is work, and behave........... screw those that think it's a piece of cake cause they are employees.......... try bein "family"............... tell me where the fund is..............

[slim]

That's absoultely crazy. I agree I would have hunted those dogs down and at least file a report.