Anger is a useful tool. Use the energy to plan your next move. Small claims court is good fun for putting the financial boot in. It's pretty cheap too. There's always the opportunity to send in the Bailiffs as well
Nelly's dog attack journey ❤️
- Thread starter kateincornwall
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- Cornwall , UK
I think I have to wait until Nellys treatment is finished, otherwise I wont know how much I am claiming . My witness has said that she will be happy to come to court , there are lots of good people, thank goodness xxx
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- Cornwall , UK
And of course I will deduct the amount raised by the Just Giving page xx
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
I wouldn't........
Neither … you could always donate the extra to a local dog charity or rescue
Lisa
Moderator
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- Alberta, Canada
Agree - there is also such a thing as recompense for the trauma YOU have endured as a result of this. You both have been impacted, too, and that can either be recognized as part of any small claims court action or by asking for the full amount of the vet bills.Neither … you could always donate the extra to a local dog charity or rescue
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
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- North Cambridgeshire
No because you will have had/have expenses - all those trips to the vets/different food to tempt Nelly etc etc plus the trauma for all of you
No, don’t do that. They owe you so much more than *just* your unexpected financial burden. As others have said, claim for the full amount.
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- Herefordshire, UK
You go for the full amount Kate - the emotional trauma you have suffered and still are suffering is immeasurable.
If you feel you want to donate to a charity with it when this is all over then that's fantastic, but right now you, Paul and Nelly come first. Not forgetting Reuben of course!
If you feel you want to donate to a charity with it when this is all over then that's fantastic, but right now you, Paul and Nelly come first. Not forgetting Reuben of course!
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
I agree with everyone else. Get full payment from the people responsible.
Keep enough of the donated money aside to care for Nelly for the foreseeable future. She may have ongoing vet visits for the rest of her life so be sure to allow for that.
Cath
MLF Sales Coordinator
It is normally done all on line now. My OH made a claim and just filled in all the information and won.
Just make sure you have all the information eg from vets, photo, police report etc before you start to fill it in.
Have someone with you when you do it helps.
Go to your Citizens advice they have a solicitor who will be there about once a week that would advise you Kate.
My son use to do it for our local branch.
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I'm in the 'No' camp too, Kate. Claim the maximum amount possible from the guilty party and if there is anything left over I'm sure people would be happy if you gave it to the Dogs Trust or RSPCA or something like that. Don't go easy on them - they certainly haven't made things easy for you.
People donated to help you and Nelly not the other dog owners. Claim the full amount from them actions have consequences they need to feel the full weight of their actions. You can use it for all other costs incurred from this and any you don't donate to a charity.
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Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
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- Regensburg, Germany
Absolutely claim the full amount from these sad excuses from humans. As @SwampDonkey says, the donated funds can be used for ongoing vet expenses or donations you choose.
I don’t know what is allowed in small claims, but perhaps you can even add more for future vet costs to be incurred due to the current injuries?
In any case, hopefully you feel you can use the donations immediately to ease the financial burden - you don’t need that on top of everything else. I imagine the court case will take a while. When that resolves, you can decide what you want to do with any ‘extra’ money (if indeed there is any).
I don’t know what is allowed in small claims, but perhaps you can even add more for future vet costs to be incurred due to the current injuries?
In any case, hopefully you feel you can use the donations immediately to ease the financial burden - you don’t need that on top of everything else. I imagine the court case will take a while. When that resolves, you can decide what you want to do with any ‘extra’ money (if indeed there is any).
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
It is because they appear to show no remorse or care towards you and Nelly and they deserve your anger.
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
I'm in agreement with the others over this, also it might be useful to have some funds put away in reserve incase Nelly should need more veterinary treatment further down the line as a result of her injuries. I really hope she doesn't, but it would probably be reassuring for you to have something put by for this. I'm so very glad she's improving , little Nelly Superdog! 
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
Hello Emily, you posted your post as I posted mine! We appear to be doing synchronised thinking!
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Make them pay the full amount, I didn't donate to help them! I donated to help you and use the fund for Nelly in the future, she has suffered so much and you will be able to make sure you have money for further vet fees should she need them.