The cats and dogs referenced in my answer referred to MY cats and dogs attacked by someone else's dog. Nothing can be done there but contact the owners of the aforementioned dog.
Pretty much the same here. Our leash laws state any animal attacking livestock, except dogs and cats, can be shot. I had a raccoon problem with my chickens a couple years ago and I would trap and shoot them. I've not seen a raccoon for some time now. Seems the message got out.
Leash laws here state that any dog attacking livestock or people - except cats or dogs - may be summarily put down by the property owner. I carry at all times on my property and response time is short.