11-24-2010, 11:09 AM
Thanks for finding that statute, oink, great information.
So, chickens do count, and it is possible that the injured person may take steps to deal with the dogs -- but only after certain steps.
1) The owner of the dogs must have the opportunity to confine or dispose of the dog first.
2) The dogs have to cause damage a second time, to the same person -- as I read it.
3) At that point the dog owner is in deep ****.
Of course one still should consider who the dog owner is, the attitude, how much family they have in your area, and their attitude. Sadly, there are some groups of people who can make your life hell if you cross them, even if they are in the wrong.
So, chickens do count, and it is possible that the injured person may take steps to deal with the dogs -- but only after certain steps.
1) The owner of the dogs must have the opportunity to confine or dispose of the dog first.
2) The dogs have to cause damage a second time, to the same person -- as I read it.
3) At that point the dog owner is in deep ****.
Of course one still should consider who the dog owner is, the attitude, how much family they have in your area, and their attitude. Sadly, there are some groups of people who can make your life hell if you cross them, even if they are in the wrong.