Kate, that hawk would have to be awfully big to get an 11-lb dog! A red-tail hawk, one of the largest, only weighs 5.5 lbs. An eagle can only carry 5-6 lbs. There are risks in letting any pet outside unattended -- birds (blue jays can be extremely vicious when protecting their nests), gators, other dogs, cats, foxes, coyotes. Invisible fences are great things but people still need to remember that other animals can easily get on to their property while their pet is outside alone.
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