Another small pooch was snatched from it's own backyard by a large bird of prey. The bird dropped the puppy after just flying a few feet and the poor dog broke his leg in the fall. We live very close to a wooded area. When we've walked the trails, we have seen large owls and hawks. One day one of those birds could follow us home from our walk and find out where I live. As it is, I already have blue jays, cardinals, large angry black birds and other small annoying birds who bombard me in the back yard. Can't a dog just relax in their own back yard?