Nicholas County woman says two dogs killed her cat, and she alleges officials have not done enough

Nicholas County resident Becky Sams said two dogs attacked and killed her cat on her porch on Aug. 4, and she is now calling on local officials to take stronger action after what she described as a slow or minimal response to her concerns. Sams told LEX 18 that the incident occurred at her home, where she said her 8-year-old cat, Kitty Dory, was harmed during the attack.

According to Sams, the dogs entered or were present near her porch and then attacked her cat, resulting in the animal’s death. She said she reported the incident to officials and expected follow-up steps to address what she believes is an ongoing public safety issue affecting nearby residents and pets.

Sams said she has communicated with local officials but believes they have not done enough since the Aug. 4 killing. In the LEX 18 report, she characterized the outcome as unsatisfactory, saying her efforts to spur action have not produced meaningful results. The report describes her complaint as focused on accountability and faster intervention to prevent similar incidents.

The LEX 18 coverage places the story within a broader concern common in local dog-related incidents: owners and neighbors can be exposed to risk when animals are not properly contained or supervised. Sams’s account centers on her claim that the dogs involved were able to reach her property and that the aftermath has not brought the type of resolution she believes is warranted.

The report does not state what enforcement steps, if any, local authorities have taken since she reported the attack. It also does not identify whether the dogs have been found, impounded, or subjected to any formal action. As presented by LEX 18, the key dispute is the gap between Sams’s expectations for official response and what she says she has experienced.

In the wake of the animal’s death and her complaints, Sams’s case highlights the practical and emotional impact of dog attacks on families and households, particularly when incidents happen in areas where people keep pets outdoors. Her allegations also raise questions about how quickly and effectively complaints are handled and what measures are available to prevent future harm.

LEX 18 reported the story as an ongoing issue, with Sams urging local officials to respond more substantially. The next step, based on the reporting, is for authorities to clarify what actions, if any, have been taken following her report and whether any additional steps are planned.