I must admit, I would be raging if one of my cats was killed. But, I mean by any dog.  I certainly know all about Greyhounds nature, prey drive, instinct, etc; although, it would not make it any easier.
 It would not particularly matter what breed it was, as I would be expecting responsible dog ownership for all breeds.   But, that is never going to happen, as you are always going to get the plonkers out there that do not control their dogs.   
Marian. 

Yesterday morning, I was walking Vegas and Dixie on the lead before I went to work. They surprised a neighbour's cat hiding in long grass and the cat bounded into the wood. Both dogs strained to chase it and it took my full weight with a sharp command from me - "Leave it!" before they obeyed me. But Dixie was nosing around in the grass where the cat had been when I heard cheeps of distress! Parting the grass, I found a badly injured young blackbird. Under its wing on its body, there was a bleeding puncture wound and the wing itself looked as if it had been mauled pretty badly. I carried the bird, watched closely by Dixie and Vegas, and left it hidden in what I hope was a better spot for it to survive. But I know its chances are slim at best. Nature is cruel sometimes.

As dog owners, we're responsible for our dogs in all public places and they should be under control at all times. Cats, on the other hand, can do pretty much what they please and get away with it.

Christine 

Nature is extremely cruel.  An awful lot of birds are horrendous to their own species.  For instance, Magpies kill smaller birds and chicks, as do, Hawks, Crows, Ravens etc;  We all know what Cuckoos do to other birds nests and chicks.  Birds attack each other all the time.  
I hate it when my cat gets a bird or a mouse.  It's horrible.  It's natural for dogs and cats to hunt. Dogs can be kept on a lead.  If someone out there could find a way to train cats to wear a collar and lead then I would do it!!   It's cruel to keep cats in, the same as dogs would go nuts if they never got out.   
Cats are natural born killers, but, in defence of of my cats, everyone seems to be missing the point........wild birds are not pets, my cat is !!  There are plenty of Greyhounds and lurchers out there killing rabbits and squirrels and deer in the fields around my way, just for fun, it's horrible, but thank God they are not someones pet.    
Marian.

Interestingly on Wednesday evening I was walking Mason around a neighbouring street when a large grey and white cat launched itself from under a car towards him.
In a panic I hauled him away from it and waited for it to run off - it didn't, it gathered itself and launched again.
This happened three times, each time with me pulling Mason clear, I tried hissing at it and stepping forward but the cat was possessed.
The fourth time I stepped into its path as it charged and received two puncture wounds in my leg as a result. I had to back out of the street, pulling Mason with me while the cat continued to stalk us.
I have since found out this cat has attacked at least two other dogs, and that is only from the people I've spoken to.
My cat was equally ferocious but she was not allowed to roam, she only went out when I was home and was not allowed to venture beyond my garden and my neighbour's garden.
Throughout the attack all I could think was that there were no witnesses and if Mason got a hold of this cat the owner would have been branding him dangerous and declaring him a danger to children
Now I know it has a reputation I am less concerned, but as a former cat owner I hope he never gets a chance to retaliate.
Marie

That is one mean cat. Dogs often become dangerously ill (or die if not treated) from infections caught from cat scratches. Interestingly, dog scratches are not as infection-spreading.

Luckily because I lived with a crazy cat for many years I think I built up an immunity against scratches and bites.
I have to say I'd much rather be bitten by a cat than a dog though! The difference is, as Marian says, in the sheer power of the jaw.
I'm going to carry a water pistol for emergencies and try and avoid our cat's street.
Best to avoid confrontations I think

I know I shouldn't laugh Claire but the thought of that cat facing off a car. My Toots was so scary the local cats wouldn't even take her on. The second she gave a low growl they scattered. I'm pretty sure they took one look and thought "you're mental, you are".
Once when we lived in a tenement flat with a large shared garden she chased this unfortunate cat round the wall of the garden five times as it tried to find a way out, when it finally did she still managed to get a good chomp on its tail as it slipped out. She never backed down

 Regards to cat or dog bites.............I don't think I would prefer one or the other,  Lol !!!  Had my fair share of both and they are equally as bad!!!  Had a Boarding Cattery for 8 years, so am extremely well versed in cats!! Also owned a very aggressive dog that just about drew blood every day!!! 
When I worked in the Hospital, most dog/cat wounds were given the same treatment, ie; cleaned, penicillin, tetanus etc;  very rarely did I see a cat bite require stitches. If a dog bite was serious enough to attend hospital, it normally required stitches.  

 
I have a mutual respect for both cats and dogs, grew up with them all my life. I have never had a favourite, which most people seem to have. I am very aware and under no illusions, that there is a lot of cat hatred out there.    

When dogs and cats are left to roam around freely, they will both do exactly the same thing, hunt and kill.  Dogs have to be kept under control because they will revert back to their wild hunting instinct, if left to their own devices. Dogs are pack animals. Cats are not.  Dogs can kill people. Cats cannot.  This is why the Dangerous Dog act was introduced.  Dogs must be kept under control. Even a small dog can kill a baby or child.  
I know it annoys some people that cats are allowed to run freely, but not dogs. A dog roaming around freely, out of control, could be very dangerous: cats are not in the same league. Cats do not cause half the serious damage that dogs are capable of, so, therefore they are not included under any dangerous animal act.  

One can be just as bad as the other in their behaviour, especially if you have to restrain them, for instance in a vet surgery. Naturally. they are going to crack up!!!  that goes without saying!!     Do you want to sit there and get a thermometer up your bum or a syringe into the jugular or paw to get blood from??  lol!  of course they will go berserk at times, one of the hazards of the job. 
 Just try and concentrate on the good points of our canines and felines !! The majority are great.   Although at times, one can be as bad as the other, I certainly could not live without them.
Marian.    
  





 

I love those pix. My Toots looked very much like Tig, except she had a white blaze between her eyes, and an evil glint in her eyes

I love your photos! Tig's a really handsome cat and completely evil for leaving the dogs with so little space! I like cats too - the cat next door to us called Bogart was more often in our house than his own, especially when I had a chicken in the oven! I missed him so much when my neighbours moved away.

Christine

What fantastic photo,s to show that greys can share their lifes with cats. I used to have cats and adored them but sadly I developed an allergy to cat hair and at that time I had the most beautiful pure white cat named Ghost and I had to rehome him. He landed on his paws with the home I got him up in Edinburgh and now lives with a single guy and has the life of Rielly.  Nora