Wouildn't a bird of prey take advantage of hunting whatever smaller creature was easily available for the taking be it a rabbit, squirrel, kitty or small dog? The hawk or owl isn't going to stop and think, now this is someone's pet, so I cannot make a meal out of it. Birds of prey and coyotes have eaten people's pets in suburban Chicago, especially in the forest preserves and more outlying suburbs. I wouldn't let my small dog or cat outside unattended.
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