London, KY asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky

Q: What can I do if my neighbor has 5 large mixed breed aggressive dogs that frequently get out and attack my animals?

Long story short my neighbors are renters who have 5 large mixed breed dog’s that have not only attacked and even killed one of my dogs but has also tried to attack me! I have contacted the land owner numerous times, spoke with the dog owners themselves numerous time’s only to be told its my fault their dogs come onto my property and attacked. I have 4 children all under 10 that love to be outside so I have resorted to carrying my gun at all times while on my own property to protect them! What can be done?! I have contacted the law as well as animal control with no assistance!

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Shoot them, but only if loose on your property AND they are presenting a danger to you, your family or your dogs.

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