So how many targe.... errr.... dogs did he have working your property?
You could shoot the dogs if you really wanted to
I wouldn't shoot one, maybe towards one to get the point across.
All the above Quotes are bad advice to say the least.
I believe if you look at your state laws its a class A misdemeanor and in most states a felony.
See Texas state law below
Pursuant to Texas Penal code 42.09 (cruelty to domesticated animals -- dogs, cats and the like), First and Second Offenses of Animal Cruelty in Texas are categorized as Class A misdmeanors -- punishable by up to a $4,000 fine and/or up to a year in jail. Third Offense Animal Cruelty is a felony punishable by up to a $10,000 fine and/or up to 2 years in jail. Pursuant to Texas Penal Code 42.09(A)(5) a person is guilty of animal cruelty if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly kills, seriously injures, or administers poison to an animal, other than cattle, horses, sheep, swine, or goats, belonging to another without legal authority or the owner's effective consent. So, shooting a dog, unless you can prove it was a "wild" dog is a criminal offense in Texas as classified above.
you should also consider the Financial ramifications of the above said advice.
You'll probably loose the firearm you shot the dog with. then the retainer for the attorney for your criminal trial. and if you loose your a felon { assuming you were charged with a felony } and now you can no longer own firearms. And lets not forget the civil court costs witch can be in the thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars.
the days of shooting dogs for trespassing are long gone if you claim to be protecting your livestock you better be able to prove it see attached link.
man allegedly shoots womans dog
if you have SLOB hunters in your area or on your property call the authorities and don't make rash decisions about shooting someone's dogs or confronting these SLOB hunters while waving around your firearm and threatening to shoot their dogs. I think your asking for trouble.
I do not condone trespassing or support SLOB hunters and I do not want to see any forum member go to jail because they were using the bad advice stated above by uninformed members.
Orson
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