My dog kills the neighbors pet rabbit this morning

[Rash]

Do I fess-up, put it back in it's cage, eat it for dinner or send it out with the trash in the morning?  I've told my neighbor several times his rabbit is getting out of his cage.  It was dark when I let the dog out this morning and rabbit was in my yard.

[Stalwart]

Thank him for feeding your dog this morning.

[100Coogn]

hmmm, Tuff one.
  
If it was a pet, they'll miss it for sure.  I don't think I'd tell them the details.
Let em believe he is out doing bunny stuff.

But I'd fire up the grill.
Can you do that with tame rabbits?  
 

Coogan

Thank him for feeding your dog this morning.

[dedalos]

Do I fess-up, put it back in it's cage, eat it for dinner or send it out with the trash in the morning?  I've told my neighbor several times his rabbit is getting out of his cage.  It was dark when I let the dog out this morning and rabbit was in my yard.

Here is what happens if you eat it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF0aLelukM8

[gyrene81]

fess up with a big huge

[mtnman]

But I'd fire up the grill.
Can you do that with tame rabbits?  
 

Coogan
 

Yup.  But they're generally not as lean as wild rabbits, and their skin is much tougher.  the extra bit of fat actually helps keep it from getting too dry on the grill.

[Tupac]

If it came in your yard it's not anyones fault but your neighbors.

[sunfan1121]

Tell the truth. I had the same thing happen with my neighbors cat. My dog didn't kill it, but took a big chunk out of it's leg.

I think they should know the rabbit died. If they do decide to get another pet they might not be as careless.

[mtnman]

Tell the truth. I had the same thing happen with my neighbors cat. My dog didn't kill it, but took a big chunk out of it's leg.

I think they should know the rabbit died. If they do decide to get another pet they might not be as careless.

I agree with this idea.  Tell them what happened. 

The "good" news for you is that it's dead.   You could be looking at some very costly vet bills otherwise.  Worst case is they ask you to replace it, which I wouldn't do (since it was in your yard). 

Keep in mind- the fact that it was getting out of its pen meant it was doomed to die.  Domestic rabbits don't live long outside of their pens.  Wild rabbits are much better prepared to detect and evade "problems", but still only have a 15-20% chance of making it through the year...

[68ZooM]

Do I fess-up, put it back in it's cage, eat it for dinner or send it out with the trash in the morning?  I've told my neighbor several times his rabbit is getting out of his cage.  It was dark when I let the dog out this morning and rabbit was in my yard.

Well your DOG just DESTOYED EASTER !!!!   the poor rabbit was doing his pre Easter recon for egg disposal and now hes dead, the hearts of many many kids have been destroyed..... fell better now?  lol

[Rash]

LOL, that's what one of girlfriends said.  No easter basket for killer.

Telling him about what happened sounds like the best idea.  He can decide what to tell his two kids.  I'm suprised one of the cats haven't gotten to him first.

[Shuffler]

If you let your dog out in your fenced yard and the rabbit was in your yard then there is no issue. Tell your neighbor that his rabbit was evidently in your yard. You let the dog out this morn and he found it.

[Rash]

If you let your dog out in your fenced yard and the rabbit was in your yard then there is no issue. Tell your neighbor that his rabbit was evidently in your yard. You let the dog out this morn and he found it.

That's how it happened. 

I've had this dog for 3 years, and he has only gotten out of the yard 3 times. 

I just hope my dog doesn't turn up dead.

[Shuffler]

Purposely killing a pet is against the law most anywhere.


You have told them before about their rabbit getting out... it is no one's fault but he/she who was supposed to care for the animal.

[Hannibal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrkw1UgX3q0