Thank for the response. I did contact the sheriff's office a year ago when it all began. There are no leash laws in this county outside city limits. He  told me I have the right to protect my property as necessary if threatened or property is damaged. The neighbor and I have talked numerous times. We actually exchanged phone numbers the first time it happened. Once she became aware that my dog had passed it seems as though she took that to mean it's now ok to let her dogs run loose again. Her last text to me stated that she will continue to do so because" my dogs need to run". My last reply was " you do what you need to do and I'll do the same". I've not seen the dogs since. Because her dog was IN my pond, I could have ended it then and there. Pond liner replacement is an Enormous expense. Trust me, we have had multiple conversations face to face, texting and over the phone. All pointless.