Rammy's Ramblings

[B&B Happy goats]

You did good but there is no way I would shoot someone's dogs on property that I didn't own. Especially not on a verbal.

I understand where you are comming from, however,t its part of the 90 acres he can't see and i can. ...He has asked me to watch that area for him, and i do what i would do if it was my property...he is a fantastic neighbor, and he has told his son (who lives on daddy's property) to get rid of some of the dogs....he has at least 15 pits running loose. ...But i shoot so to scare them....i don't have a scope on the gun i am using, and the other one is too powerful to use in that situation.

 

[Latestarter]

Maybe he'd be willing to put it in writing if you asked him? Or you could draft something up and ask if he'd be willing to sign it. You could explain the reason you're asking is because we live in such a litigious society and would hate to see a great neighbor relationship damaged...

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Maybe he'd be willing to put it in writing if you asked him? Or you could draft something up and ask if he'd be willing to sign it. You could explain the reason you're asking is because we live in such a litigious society and would hate to see a great neighbor relationship damaged...

GREAT IDEA ! I will do exactly that. It's always good to CYA in any situation, thanks

 

[Mike CHS]

That's a good idea. I have become wary of anything verbal in the last few years.

 

[Bruce]

Yep, a handshake doesn't mean as much as it used to. And if one participant dies, who is going to believe the other party?

 

[Latestarter]

Just looked at the radar and it appears there's a huge bit of storm front headed in your direction with tornado watches and warnings galore! Batten down the hatches and stay safe!

 

[Rammy]

Storm past by me no problems. Got a real windy but didnt see any damage. Most of the bad stuff was south of me. Weather alert I have kept going off with alerts but nothing bad happened here. Cows made it through ok.

 

[greybeard]

Maybe he'd be willing to put it in writing if you asked him? Or you could draft something up and ask if he'd be willing to sign it. You could explain the reason you're asking is because we live in such a litigious society and would hate to see a great neighbor relationship damaged..

If it happened in the state you now live in LS, and you saw them , then you already have it in writing*. A dog's owner is not legally entitled to any money from someone who injures or kills the dog while protecting a person or farm animal from attack. ... Texas law provides legal cover if you shoot a dog that is "attacking, is about to attack, or has recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls.

Sec. 822.013. DOGS OR COYOTES THAT ATTACK ANIMALS. (a) A dog or coyote that is attacking, is about to attack, or has recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may be killed by:

*(1) any person witnessing the attack; or

(2) the attacked animal's owner or a person acting on behalf of the owner if the owner or person has knowledge of the attack.

(b) A person who kills a dog or coyote as provided by this section is not liable for damages to the owner, keeper, or person in control of the dog or coyote.

(c) A person who discovers on the person's property a dog or coyote known or suspected of having killed livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may detain or impound the dog or coyote and return it to its owner or deliver the dog or coyote to the local animal control authority. The owner of the dog or coyote is liable for all costs incurred in the capture and care of the dog or coyote and all damage done by the dog or coyote.

(d) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that is known to have attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls shall control the dog or coyote in a manner approved by the local animal control authority.

(e) A person is not required to acquire a hunting license under Section 42.002, Parks and Wildlife Code, to kill a dog or coyote under this section.

 

[greybeard]

Yep, a handshake doesn't mean as much as it used to. And if one participant dies, who is going to believe the other party?

depends who is involved I suppose, but you are correct. Dead men tell no tales.

 

[Rammy]

@Latestarter is reading the posts. Everybody hide when he gets to @Bruce journal!