77Herford Farm Zoo Journal Moving

[77Herford]

Well it was a tough day. We ended up checking just about every animal on our property to see if others may of been attacked. A couple of Cow have some scratches but nothing serious as the Cow's probably fought back. They didn't touch my horses and my Purebred chickens are near my house so they weren't touched. They didn't seem to go near my RIR group of chickens as they seemed just fine. The Goats weren't harmed nor were the Sheep or Llama's.

The Pit's owners gave us a little more info on their dogs. They supposedly were rescues as puppies from a fighting opperation.
I don't know how that was helpful but they gave me that info. They will be paying for my lost lambs in market prices, which is less than I was expecting. As for my lost pups, I don't want their money. I would like them to clean up the carnage but then again if I see them I may release my Hell hounds on them.

 

[autumnprairie]

I hate to hear about the irresponsible actions of animal of the owners. I would still make them pay for the pups even if you donate the money for a good cause. I am grr want to scream and yell about what happened to you and your farm. I am glad you got there fairly quickly and you and your wife are ok. I am also glad that you were home and near by when it happened.

 

[Ms. Research]

I have no words. The only words would be graphic disgust, and I won't disrespect your journal with them.

My heartfelt condolences to You and Your Wife.

K

 

[DKRabbitry]

Oh.... My.... Word. Yah, I would think it would be best that they stay far away for the time being. I know if that happened to me, those people would be on my bad side for a LONG while.

I really am so soooo sorry for you and your family. In my opinion, the fact that they were *rescues* from a dogfighting operation makes it that much worse. I am a pitbull advocate. I would never own one because I KNOW they are not the dog for me, but I also know that they can be good dogs and are just bred for the wrong reasons by the wrong people. One would think that if they went to the extent to *rescue* these dogs, they would know about the breed, what these specific dogs especially were bred to do and to keep them locked up at home. Oooooo... okay, I need to go do something. I am just getting angry...

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

Well it was a tough day. We ended up checking just about every animal on our property to see if others may of been attacked. A couple of Cow have some scratches but nothing serious as the Cow's probably fought back. They didn't touch my horses and my Purebred chickens are near my house so they weren't touched. They didn't seem to go near my RIR group of chickens as they seemed just fine. The Goats weren't harmed nor were the Sheep or Llama's.

The Pit's owners gave us a little more info on their dogs. They supposedly were rescues as puppies from a fighting opperation.
I don't know how that was helpful but they gave me that info. They will be paying for my lost lambs in market prices, which is less than I was expecting. As for my lost pups, I don't want their money. I would like them to clean up the carnage but then again if I see them I may release my Hell hounds on them.

I know you say you don't want to take the money for your puppies, but take it. It won't bring them back, but you can use the moeny to help your other animals. They need to pay.

I am all for helping dogs. I had a Mix dog that we had for 1.5 years. He was great with our family and guests as long as he was with us, but he hated the neighbors and anyone who walked up to the back yard. He got out once and went after your neighbor, no harm done, but he sure tried. Unfortunately, that was all I was willing to allow and we had him put down. Knowing his potential, I could not be responsible knowing his potif he got out again.

They did not assume the responsibility. Let them / make them pay.

 

[wannacow]

Let them pay. You put a lot of love and energy into those pups, not to mention the expense. They were finally old enough to start doing their jobs. Starting over is going to be hard, but if the money is there to use when you are ready, maybe it won't be as difficult to get going again. Maybe even think of it as a tribute to your puppies... I know they loved you too.

 

[jodief100]

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry for your losses. So you aren't in any trouble, right? Have you talked to the people? Hope that they understand it's not your fault, and you had to protect your property and all that were on it. Thank God Raven and Chief didn't get to them before you. Glad to hear that you and your wife are ok.

I don't care if they understand or not!

Three wonderful dogs lost thier lives along with several lambs. All because they couldn't be bothered to keep thier dogs contained!

77- I am so very sorry, words cannot express my grief for you.

I feel sorry for the pits as well. It is not thier fault they were brought into this world and made into the monsters they were. It was not thier fault that misguided fools didn't teach them proper behavior after rescuing them.

Take thier money, if you don't feel right, donate it to a charity that does a PROPER job of rescuing dogs.

My most heartfelt condolences for you and your wife.

 

[TTs Chicks]

I am so sorry and angry you had to deal with that. I hate irresponsible dog owners!!

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry for your losses. So you aren't in any trouble, right? Have you talked to the people? Hope that they understand it's not your fault, and you had to protect your property and all that were on it. Thank God Raven and Chief didn't get to them before you. Glad to hear that you and your wife are ok.

I don't care if they understand or not!

Three wonderful dogs lost thier lives along with several lambs. All because they couldn't be bothered to keep thier dogs contained!

77- I am so very sorry, words cannot express my grief for you.

I feel sorry for the pits as well. It is not thier fault they were brought into this world and made into the monsters they were. It was not thier fault that misguided fools didn't teach them proper behavior after rescuing them.

Take thier money, if you don't feel right, donate it to a charity that does a PROPER job of rescuing dogs.

My most heartfelt condolences for you and your wife.

Well I understand some people might not care if they understand or not. I just didn't want 77 to have to deal with angry neighbors. People do feel the right to retaliate.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Well it was a tough day. We ended up checking just about every animal on our property to see if others may of been attacked. A couple of Cow have some scratches but nothing serious as the Cow's probably fought back. They didn't touch my horses and my Purebred chickens are near my house so they weren't touched. They didn't seem to go near my RIR group of chickens as they seemed just fine. The Goats weren't harmed nor were the Sheep or Llama's.

The Pit's owners gave us a little more info on their dogs. They supposedly were rescues as puppies from a fighting opperation.
I don't know how that was helpful but they gave me that info. They will be paying for my lost lambs in market prices, which is less than I was expecting. As for my lost pups, I don't want their money. I would like them to clean up the carnage but then again if I see them I may release my Hell hounds on them.

Happy to hear that no one else was badly injured. So sorry about the lambs and the pups.