ozcichlid25 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 can't believe i was in the process of moving out left for a day came back and the tank was drained with the fish dead in the bottom very upset and angry that she could kill them and there's nothing I can do any ideas any one legal ways tank had 6 bar frontosa, 5 electric blues, 4 electric yellows 1 tangerine peacock, 12cm bristol nose 2 albino bristol, 1crimson tide breeding pair of red jewel forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 can't believe i was in the process of moving out left for a day came back and the tank was drained with the fish dead in the bottom very upset and angry that she could kill them and there's nothing I can do any ideas any one legal ways tank had 6 bar frontosa, 5 electric blues, 4 electric yellows 1 tangerine peacock, 12cm bristol nose 2 albino bristol, 1crimson tide breeding pair of red jewel forrest She still alive mate ? That is just plain wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFishkeeper Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 methinks you were smart to get rid of that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzFish Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 refer to the RSPCA or the Department of Primary Industries who wrote the legislation on Cruelty to animals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Absolutely as above. The RSPCA will act on matters of cruelty to all kinds of animals, including fish. As a secondary matter, I expect she would also be liable for the monetary value of the loss, but I strongly advise you pursue the cruelty matter above all else. It's a very upsetting thing that someone takes a gripe with a human out on an animal. Unfortunately, the law doesn't sufficiently punish the perpetrators enough yet - but things are improving. I hope she loses a LOT of sleep over this - it can't help a person's karma to do a thing like that! Sick and wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkesg Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sorry for your loss, that really sucks. Sounds bitter enough as it is...I'd let it rest and move on. Might be poking a hornets nest. As Andrew says it'll come back one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin4 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Gee that does suck, not good at all. You must be glad she's your ex, pity its taken out on the poor fish that did nothing wrong. If you have a settlement between you she is liable for the cost.But parkesq maybe right is it worth the hassle etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debgrafish Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Legal restraining orders cover fish as they are your possessions, if you take out a restraining order you can have her charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathobes Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Wow, a few words come to mind that can't be used on the forums. Azfish and Andrews advice sounds like the best thing to do. Sorry for the losses mate that is a cold, heartless act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsout Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 you definatly need to get in contact with the RSPCA about the matter, It wasn't the animals fault whatever your falling out was over, they were innocent animals, people need to be made accountable for their actions. But then again as Andrew said the punishments regarding animal cruelty aren't severe enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I agree that you may open a can of worms with any sort of action - I probably would not recommend any personal action to reclaim value lost. However, no matter how many cans of worms are opened, I could not and would not disregard the animal cruelty aspect of the matter. I think one should be taken to task over what one's done to an animal regardless of the situation. A crime has been committed and since the animals don't speak for themselves, someone has to do so for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I always say there is two sides to every argument. Maybe the fish were all dead before she drained the tank, proving they werent is going to be hard. I agree with Grant. Leave it be and move on. Chasing the cost of the fish is going to cost way more then the fish were worth and just cause more problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.K Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 any person that kills totally innocent creatures to get back at another person is a sick individual. RSPCA cant do nothing unless you have evidence that it was her so why go down that track ? i wouldn't be doing anything but thanking your lucky stars that she's out of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozcichlid25 Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 thank you all for ur ideas I'm already seeking the cost as other property was damaged but I agree that no animal should suffer due to someone being spiteful on a positive note she has addmited to draining the tank to the police so I guess the RSPCA will be the next place contact at the end of the day it's not about the money it's about the fish the time and effort put into my fish seeing there different habbits and personalitys to have them killed she needs to be held accountable thanks guys I'll update you once it's finnished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin4 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Well summed up ozcichlid, your right. Was going to agree with Josh but as she said to police what she did she deserves the book thrown at her. One can only feel for the fish with the slow death they would have been put to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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