Turkey vultures WILL NOT kill your dogs, cats OR children. It is physiologically impossible, they aren't built for it! They lack grip strength in their "chicken feet" and aren't technically even raptors!

Will a buzzard eat a dog?

The flesh of an herbivore is much tastier. And so turkey vultures often pass on carcasses of cats, dogs, and coyotes. They will, however, eat such carcasses in the absence of more desirable food.

Would a buzzard take a small dog UK?

“But he found only some fur from the wee pup.” Lorna pointed out: “The buzzard was only acting on its instinct. “There are more of them about now, and they can easily take rabbits. ... And large seagulls will also swoop down on small dogs.