1. Hublocker

    Hublocker Active Member

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    Shot neighbour's dog

    Discussion in 'General Writing' started by Hublocker, Nov 20, 2024.

    I had a rural property 45 years ago and a neighbour's dog kept breaking through our fence and scaring our three-year-old in her sandbox. One day when she was at pre-school the dog got in and I shot it and buried it.

    I am working on the second volume of my memoir published by a major Canadian house in April and I wonder if I can face any legal consequences if the owner ever reads my second book (if it is even accepted by the publisher.)

    Bear in mind that this is in Canada. We are not anywhere close to being as litigious as citizens of the U.S.A.
     
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  2. Naomasa298

    Naomasa298 HP: 10/190 Status: Confused Contributor

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    It's probably long past the statute of limitations for canicide.
     
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  3. big soft moose

    big soft moose An Admoostrator Admin Staff Supporter Contributor Community Volunteer

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    I’m sure you’ve mentioned this before

    that aside talk to a lawyer no one here is versed in Canadian law to give you an answer

    I will say that if I was your neighbour and I read that you’d be getting a punch in the teeth so you may want to construe societal ramifications as well as the legal ones
     
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  4. Hublocker

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    Thanks. His dog deserved it big time.
     
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