Im terrified of my Aunt & Uncle's dogs?

They raise bull mastiff's and also have a German Shepard. Two of these dogs are totally out of control and have begun killing other animals. The first kill was in December of 06, it was my daughter's pot belly pig, the next they turned on one of their own, an adult female bullmastiff and killed her and most recently, they killed a 1 week old paint colt. I am just sick, I have 4 kids, ages 11 to 4 and am terrified for my kids. I called animal control, they said there is nothing they can do b/c the dogs are killing on their property (with the exception of my daughters pig)... I should have called back then. I am scared for my kids lives, they said they are keeping them locked up and are going to get rid of them, but they also said that once the colt was born they were only gonna let them out one at a time, well two of them killed the colt. Animal control said that I can legally kill them if they are on my property, please help, if they get near my kids , Im afraid it will be tolate

Im terrified of my Aunt %26amp; Uncle's dogs?
you got to kick them really hard let the know how the boss is
Reply:they have gotten the taste of blood! that is not good, you are wise to keep your kids away, I am a dog owner and I am not for putting dogs down but sometimes it may become necessary, unless you can call the dog whisperer.
Reply:Never put an animal before a human. I would not visit your aunt or uncle at their home. Tell them you do not trust their animals and until they either have them removed or placed or destroyed,whatever they choose they will have to come to your house. As Ceasar says,rules,limitations and boundaries. NO exceptions do not step foot on their property until they address this potentially fatal situation. Keep us posted.
Reply:These dogs are dangerous, and I'm surprised that your aunt and uncle are so dense that they can't see that. And I'm even more surprised that your local 'animal control' is being so cavalier about it.





Talk to your aunt and uncle- though I doubt they will listen. If that fails, contact an animal rescue organization. And while I'm not a big fan of this suggestion- tell your local law enforcement that there are dangerous animals here. It's either the dogs or your kids.
Reply:You must live close to the dogs.Well then all I can say is protect your children.The dogs are not humans KILL them if they attack.They have gotten the taste of blood.A colt is not a little animal,be very careful.Use your instinct and tell your kin folks what will happen if they frighten you and yours.Don't give them the chance be prepared...Shoot to kill.
Reply:Im sorry about your situation but this is one situation I believe the dogs should be put down unless they can get some one to train them. Sit down with them and tell them that you are afraid for your children if they have killed a colt they could kill your kids. Tell them you will not be bringing your kids over there until the dogs are removed. I would also talk to your husbands parents about it. I would get a gun and shoot them if they came on your property again. I don't like euthanasia but those dogs are dangerous and huge it won't be long until the turn on there owner. I hope you the best.
Reply:Have you spoken to your parents or your husbands parents?


I would like to think they would be just as concerned about their grandchildren as you. Let your Aunt and Uncle know that until they do the right thing with the dogs then they will not see you or your children is a social manner.


Where is your husband is all this???? They are his children too.


Keep at the local agency's until they do do something to help you.


These animals have been let to roam on their own to become wild and very dangerous.
Reply:I would be scared for my kids also, I would talk to your aunt and uncle and express to them that you are worried about the safety of your children because these dogs have become so aggressive and let them know that if they come on your property or around your kids that you will have to take matters into your own hands. Good luck I hope everything works out for you.
Reply:Wow.





This is a bad situation for you and your kids altogether. Is there anywhere you and your kids can stay in the meantime until the problem is handled?





Since animal control doesn't seem to be able to provide any help, is there any way you can file a report with the local police department?





I would even take this a step further and possibly contact an animal removal company. Explain the situation, and ask if you could pay to have the animals trapped and removed from your property to a shelter.





You may have to pay to have these animals removed, but I can't think of anything else at the moment that might be of help.





If I find anything out, I'll edit this post.





Good luck.
Reply:Wow! These Mastiff's are out of control. Sorry, I don't have and answer for you. I would definitely keep the kids away and pray your Aunt and Uncle do the right thing. These are "RED" zone dogs and if they can not be controlled then maybe destroying them is the only answer. God bless and prayers to all involved.
Reply:I don't know if any of these sites will help with the bad behaviors of these dogs.... One thing I think is definitely protect your children at any cost first and foremost. Even if that means having to shoot an extremely aggressive animal.... I am sorry to hear this and maybe contacting an animal behaviorist for them is a good idea...... From my reading I understand that animals like these have some very bad habits positively re-enforced such as saying " Go get em girl" or "Sick em" when unwanted animals have been around and that the dogs no longer can distinguish the difference between the pot bellied pig, skunk or a child unfortunately it's just another animal to chase and kill for them .... I saw an episode with Caesar Millan dealing with an aggressive animal like this and maybe contacting him he will be able to help with some advice.........


Good luck and be safe