Wayne, I am so sorry to hear about Harvey.  It is tough enough to lose a pet when he/she is old or sick, but it must be devastating to lose a beloved pet this way.

I believe you can actually take these people to small claims court and make them pay for the vet bills.  If you have pictures or can document that their dogs have gotten out before and that they are negligent, you would win hands-down.  (at least, according to Judge Judy!) 

I don't understand why growing pot in a state where pot is legal requires vicious dogs to guard the house.  If, in fact, it's not legal to grow but only to use, then the police should be involved and should be arresting these people.  In fact, at the very least the police should be involve because these people are endangering the welfare of their neighbors with these dogs.

Meanwhile, Wayne, my thoughts are with you at this time. 


Ruth