Txcowboy I think you've said it best, no one wants to shot a pet but if the animal is a problem and the owner doesn't do anything what else is there to do. Up here (ny) we can shoot dogs if they're chasing deer. There is a reason for this the dog runs the deer especially in the winter, the deer gets tired and can't fend for itself then it dies an unnecessary death. The deer uses calories trying to get away from a dog Which means its going to need to eat more, and at this time of year food is scarce. I don't think anyone that shoots a pet wants to but sometimes we're placed with our backs against the wall.