Love2Smile Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Please keep my family and especially my 2 daughters who are really having a difficult time right now. Our beloved 10 year old cat Sam was killed on my on front porch by a pitbull who got loose from up the street. My daughters are devasted and I am also having a very difficult time. Luckily the dog who also had my 80 year old neighbor trapped in her car, was taken by the police and will not be released to the owner. My only consulation is that it was not a child. My cat may have saved a person. It happened right as the public school kids walk by my house and go to school. I have never lost a pet in this manner. I am in shock, he was so special and LOVED so much. I know people say their own pets are extra special and have certain qualities, but Sam was special. He was so unique and he was like my son, my little boy. that's what I called him... So just pray for healing for us all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 My heart breaks for you and your family. I cannot even begin to imagine how that must feel. Poor Sam. Truly I hope that dog is put down. I will pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm sorry. That's awful. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 How awful! I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug: poor kitty! We had one of our deer killed by our neighbors dog and were totally devastated. Same dog killed 12 of our ducks and his owners could care less. It is heartbreaking, I am so sorry you had to go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 My heart breaks for you and your family. I cannot even begin to imagine how that must feel. Poor Sam. Truly I hope that dog is put down. I will pray. Around here, the authorities, police and animal control take this very seriously! They had to take my cat for a necropsy and examined the dog and he has claw marks all over his face. My cat faught for his life. The dog is now considered visicous and it would take the owner alot of money and a formal trial etc..to get the dog back and the animal control officier assured us it wont happen. My cat was cornered and could not get away. I loathe these pitbulls and even more so now. My daughters are beyond upset and I am having a hard time consoling them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Your poor cat! And neighbor! And that poor dog. I never blame the dog. Ultimately it's doing what it's been bred and possibly taught to do. It's always the owner's fault. These things happen because of poor/improper training and restraint. Will the dog's owner at least get fined? If not, you and the elderly neighbor should consider a lawsuit. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 I keep telling myself that Sam did not die in vain. If it had not been him, it could have been a child. I keep telling myself he died a hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Your poor cat! And neighbor! And that poor dog. I never blame the dog. Ultimately it's doing what it's been bred and possibly taught to do. It's always the owner's fault. These things happen because of poor/improper training and restraint. Will the dog's owner at least get fined? If not, you and the elderly neighbor should consider a lawsuit. Ugh. I agree it is the owners fault, absolutely, and I do feel sorry for the dog, it was their pet also. Yes, we are considering a lawsuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Is that Sam in your avatar? My 12yo DS & I are :crying: What a horrible thing, on your own porch. I hope your DDs didn't witness it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Is that Sam in your avatar? My 12yo DS & I are :crying: What a horrible thing, on your own porch. I hope your DDs didn't witness it. :grouphug: Yes that is Sam in my backyard. My daughter "heard" it happen, but did not see it, and that is what she is having the hardest time with .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I agree it is the owners fault, absolutely, and I do feel sorry for the dog, it was their pet also... :iagree: :grouphug: I'm so sorry. What a horrible thing to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Yes that is Sam in my backyard. My daughter "heard" it happen, but did not see it, and that is what she is having the hardest time with .... What a beautiful kitty. I am so sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I keep telling myself that Sam did not die in vain. If it had not been him, it could have been a child. I keep telling myself he died a hero! :iagree: 100% He did die a hero. Be proud of him. A child could have been mauled or killed. I am so sorry for your loss. I loathe these dogs too AND their irresponsible owners. I found out neighbor's pitbull in our yard the other day. One more time and....let me just say, I live in the county. I'll take care of this myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug:Your poor girls and Sam...It's heartbreaking, I hope the dog owners pay financially and emotionally. I hope you are able to follow the case though. We had a local case where a dog mauled an adorable little mutt to death in it's own yard. The owners fought to keep their vicious dog and sued the little dog owners for not properly keeping their pet on a leash. Your kitty was a hero, and probably saved a human from that mauling. Poor, poor kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug:Your poor girls and Sam...It's heartbreaking, I hope the dog owners pay financially and emotionally. I hope you are able to follow the case though. We had a local case where a dog mauled an adorable little mutt to death in it's own yard. The owners fought to keep their vicious dog and sued the little dog owners for not properly keeping their pet on a leash. Your kitty was a hero, and probably saved a human from that mauling. Poor, poor kitty. I hope those ba$tards lost their case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 How horrible!! I am so very sorry for your loss. Just so tragic. :grouphug: Although I, personally, love the pitbull breed (my parents own two), I hate the way they are irresponsibly and overly bred and raised by people who treat them so poorly and make them vicious. It's just awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Oh, I'm soooo sorry!!! We, too, have special pets. I pray that you and your family remember Sam for the special kitty he was and that the pain of his loss will be bearable and you experience healing.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Oh, I'm soooo sorry!!! We, too, have special pets. I pray that you and your family remember Sam for the special kitty he was and that the pain of his loss will be bearable and you experience healing.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Thank you. I am having a really hard time dealing with it this morning. I keep going into the garage and expect to see him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am so sorry, I will pray for your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm sorry for your family's loss. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so sorry, and you're right, he did die a hero :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Dog breeds are different. Only this weekend, for the first time ever, have I seen a neutered pit. Your cat did not die in vain, it died instead of a small child or a helpless old person. It's not right, and they shouldn't be kept by people without a license. I really think they should be on the same level as keeping other animals that are "dangerous". I'm really sorry for this tramatic scene that your children and you saw, and pray for healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am so, so sorry. What heartache. Losing a pet to natural death is bad enough but tis is just so sad and hard. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: How awful!! I can't imagine. So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug: Many years ago, on Christmas day, we heard a gunshot and a woman came running to our door. She and her boyfriend were walking their dog and a pitbull came running out of nowhere attacking her dog. She was covered in blood and in shock. Our neighbor went out and shot the pitbull. Our neighborhood has many pitbulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so sorry. That is absolutely tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeytolily Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Oh, I am so, so sorry - what a horrible thing to happen to your beloved Sam. :grouphug: to you and your daughters. Sam was definitely a HERO in my book (he was beautiful too). Veronica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am so sorry. :( Very tragic. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so sorry, that is just awful. Praying for the horror to be gone from your mind and your dc's minds... when you think of Sam, may you remember the good times and how happy his 10 years were. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylianna Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Here is a credit to another life that may be saved by this post. Our neighbor has a pit bull. Because of reading this, I will never take my cat out in the front yard. I sympathize With you since we also have a cat that is unique and a huge part of our family. I pray you and your family will find peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I keep telling myself he died a hero! He sure did! He was indeed special... My condoleances to you and your daughters. Losing a pet is hard, losing a pet in this way is doubly hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Please keep my family and especially my 2 daughters who are really having a difficult time right now. Our beloved 10 year old cat Sam was killed on my on front porch by a pitbull who got loose from up the street. My daughters are devasted and I am also having a very difficult time. Luckily the dog who also had my 80 year old neighbor trapped in her car, was taken by the police and will not be released to the owner. My only consulation is that it was not a child. My cat may have saved a person. It happened right as the public school kids walk by my house and go to school. I have never lost a pet in this manner. I am in shock, he was so special and LOVED so much. I know people say their own pets are extra special and have certain qualities, but Sam was special. He was so unique and he was like my son, my little boy. that's what I called him... So just pray for healing for us all... :grouphug::grouphug: for you and yours and especially Sam! :grouphug::grouphug: :crying: for all the sweet animals who will be labled by other dogs behaviour and :mad: for all those &$*#@ irresponsible owners who cause such pain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyscrapperinid Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: so so sorry! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 OH NO----I'm SO sorry!! :grouphug: And how awful for a 10 year old kitty. I hope that nasty pit bull is euthanized. Really. I'm sorry if this makes anyone mad----but that breed is so poorly bred and is basically a worthless breed right now because people just do not understand how important it is to have them properly tamed and trained, if possible. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Dog breeds are different. Only this weekend, for the first time ever, have I seen a neutered pit. Your cat did not die in vain, it died instead of a small child or a helpless old person. It's not right, and they shouldn't be kept by people without a license. I really think they should be on the same level as keeping other animals that are "dangerous". Totally agree---people who want one should go through a process to get the license too. Our neighbor has a pit, as do others in our small town. Walking by the neighbor's house, this dog stops and goes still and stares---which to me is a clear indication of aggressive tendencies. Very scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 So sorry! :( Praying for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Wow. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Can we please not turn this thread into a rant about pitbulls? We have been there, done that on this board before. The OP is obviously distressed and devastated about her poor cat's death. Let's just keep this about supporting her and her family. OP, praying for family today. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Boys Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 When I was in college my mother was walking the dog I had owned since 4th grade when a pit bull got out of the fenced yard he was in and attacked my dog. He picked him up and shook him like a ragdoll. My mother started screaming and beating the pit with her fists. The owners ran out and pulled him off my dog. The police were called and the owners agreed to pay the vet bill, which was sizeable. I'm sorry if this upsets anyone, but I loathe pit bulls and those who own them. I believe they subject their family and neighbors to danger. I've had 3 separate vets tell me that this breed is predisposed to this type of behavior regardless of who the owners are and are known to turn from "sweet" to vicious in a heartbeat. It took my dog weeks to recover and was never really the same after that. I'm so sorry that your family has had to go through this. Losing a pet is hard, losing one this way is a nightmare. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Please keep my family and especially my 2 daughters who are really having a difficult time right now. Our beloved 10 year old cat Sam was killed on my on front porch by a pitbull who got loose from up the street. My daughters are devasted and I am also having a very difficult time. Luckily the dog who also had my 80 year old neighbor trapped in her car, was taken by the police and will not be released to the owner. My only consulation is that it was not a child. My cat may have saved a person. It happened right as the public school kids walk by my house and go to school. I have never lost a pet in this manner. I am in shock, he was so special and LOVED so much. I know people say their own pets are extra special and have certain qualities, but Sam was special. He was so unique and he was like my son, my little boy. that's what I called him... So just pray for healing for us all... I'm so very very sorry! How horrific for all involved. Gosh, this just makes me want to cry. I'll keep your family in prayer. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I can't imagine how horrible this loss must feel. Our pets are such a special part of our family too. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 :patriot: Hats off to Sam, the hero! Big hugs to you and your family! I am SO sorry! There should be REQUIRED classes and special licensing for ANYONE who wants to own one of these "tough guy" breeds- like driver education for dog owners. That would weed out at least some of the morons who think it's cool to have an aggressive dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) :grouphug:no words:grouphug: I saw our dog kill another dog, when I was little, and I still remember it vividly. A neighbors little dog, came into our yard and was biting, nipping at our Shepard. Our dog barked, growled and warned the little dog. She finally shook the little dog once, and it killed the other dog. It was very sad. The owners respected the fact that the little one antagonized our dog and came onto our land to do it....but it didn't change the fact that thier dog was gone. I still remember how heartbreaking it was to see the owner come pick up their pet. I cannot imagine, being the owner. :( Edited February 24, 2011 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am mourning with you as our almost 14yo cat died this week, as well. Will be praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I keep telling myself that Sam did not die in vain. If it had not been him, it could have been a child. I keep telling myself he died a hero! I completely agree with this. I'm desperately sorry for your family, but Sam could very well have saved a human life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jentancalann Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear this. I empathize. My cat was torn apart by two dogs a few years ago. He was sleeping and didn't see it coming, but I'm sure he felt it. We heard it out our bedroom window and couldn't get outside fast enough to help. It's tough, I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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