I hate to come back like this. Some people may remember me here, so I'll start by saying hello to everyone.
Here is my situation. I moved in with my boyfriend and his sister, and there are 4 resident cats. All of them are indoor/outdoor much against what I wish, but they are little devils and manage to get out and they RUN. To make a long story very short, one of the cats was killed about a month ago, very early in the morning, by a pack (3 to be exact) dogs. The commotion had made me wake up, and I managed to get the dogs away as they were more scared of me then I them. Jack was rushed to the emergency vet, but due to spinal injuries and paralysis, he was put to sleep.
Noone has seen the dogs since... until today. There is a lady that lives behind us and the same 3 dogs attacked, brutally mauled, and killed her cat.
When Jack was attacked, I called animal control and they really couldn't do anything. They were contacted again today, and we get the same story. The dogs not being on the property prevents them from doing anything, and they say they could send someone out, but chances are they won't find the dogs.
I do not blame the dogs. I realize they may or may not have owners, and regardless, they are only doing what they do. Really guys, I'm at a loss. I do not know if there is anything in my power I can do except keep the cats inside, but it's impossible and anyone with indoor/outdoor cats know this.
Does anyone have any advice or words of encouragement? I would appreciate anything at this point as I am just beside myself about what to do. Thank you to everyone in advance
Here is my situation. I moved in with my boyfriend and his sister, and there are 4 resident cats. All of them are indoor/outdoor much against what I wish, but they are little devils and manage to get out and they RUN. To make a long story very short, one of the cats was killed about a month ago, very early in the morning, by a pack (3 to be exact) dogs. The commotion had made me wake up, and I managed to get the dogs away as they were more scared of me then I them. Jack was rushed to the emergency vet, but due to spinal injuries and paralysis, he was put to sleep.
Noone has seen the dogs since... until today. There is a lady that lives behind us and the same 3 dogs attacked, brutally mauled, and killed her cat.
When Jack was attacked, I called animal control and they really couldn't do anything. They were contacted again today, and we get the same story. The dogs not being on the property prevents them from doing anything, and they say they could send someone out, but chances are they won't find the dogs.
I do not blame the dogs. I realize they may or may not have owners, and regardless, they are only doing what they do. Really guys, I'm at a loss. I do not know if there is anything in my power I can do except keep the cats inside, but it's impossible and anyone with indoor/outdoor cats know this.
Does anyone have any advice or words of encouragement? I would appreciate anything at this point as I am just beside myself about what to do. Thank you to everyone in advance