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Tip of the day thread made me think of this ............

4 years ago

I don't usully post my problems or sorrows but this one really hurt me. I thought I might be able to save someone else the pain.

My tip of the day is NEVER and I mean NEVER let your dog run lose in your yard. Not even for a second. I live out in the country on a dead end road. I lost my precious Lollie (Yorkie) on Monday. I just opened the door so she could do her business and my neighbor was coming up the driveway and ran her over!!!! I saw it happen, she died in less then a minute in my arms. I am heartbroken. I would have never thought this could happen where I live. So don't ever do it, have your dog on a leash at all times. Don't get hurt like I am.

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Ninapearl

4 years ago

i'm so sorry, joann. she was such a cute little pup! i hope that having her back home with you will give you some comfort.

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nickel_kg
4 years ago
Oh I'm so sorry joann! ((((hugs)))) It was a tragic accident, and thank you for sharing and maybe sparing someone else a heartache.
rockypointdog
4 years ago
Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry that happened. I am sure your neighbor feels terrible. Thank you for the reminder that it only takes an instant for something to happen.
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
4 years ago
Oh gosh!! What a terrible thing to happen and for you to witness. I am so, SO sorry! I can't imagine what your neighbor feels like as well. I'm sure you are both devastated. It's bad enough when they are afflicted by old age or a disease and you lose them.

My boy is never loose in the yard. Even though I live on a private road with almost no traffic, it is unfenced, surrounded by woods, there are wild animals nearby and he is a Cocker so minimal brain power and will run like the wind to Timbuktu if off leash! He is always on his tie-out or with me on the leash.
Chi
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I'm so sorry, Joann. How awful. I am at least glad you were able to be her as she passed, as traumatic as it must have been for you.

It was a tragic accident. Please don't blame yourself. We can't possibly anticipate everything that could happen, and letting your dog run in your front yard seems pretty innocent to me.
Elmer J Fudd
4 years ago
Yes, sounds awful. Very sorry.
morz8 - Washington Coast
4 years ago
I'm so sorry, losing a pet is hard. I'm sorry for your neighbor too. It just takes an instant for an accident to happen, so quickly and we don't have time to react.
ritaweeda
4 years ago
Oh, man, I am so sorry for you. We let our dog out all the time, same situation, rural wooded acreage, dead-end road, fenced and gate is closed ALWAYS. Sign on the gate no trespassing. But accidents do happen. In our neck of the woods, no-one ever just comes on the property unannounced, even the neighbors. People out here know better. But yes I know, sometimes accidents occur and something out of the ordinary happens. Again - I'm so sorry.
yeonassky
4 years ago
So sorry for your loss. ((((((Joann))))))
Iris S (SC, Zone 7b)
4 years ago
I am so sorry. This is an awful thing to have witnessed.
Annie Deighnaugh
4 years ago
How awful! I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you thoughts of comfort and strength.
socks
4 years ago
How horrible for you. And your neighbor must feel awful about it too. I'm so very sorry and know how crushed you are. It's a sad, sad day for you.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
4 years ago
Horrible! Omg I know you are heartbroken. My sympathy for your loss. I would be a disaster if that happened to Mia. Hugs
pudgeder
4 years ago
Joann, I am so sorry.
DawnInCal
4 years ago
That is just awful. I'm so very sorry that you had to witness and experience this terrible accident.
nicole___
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a loved furbaby. It's just awful.

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
4 years ago
I cannot tell you how sorry I am, Joann. Terrible accident.
kathyg_in_mi
4 years ago
Sad for all. Sorry this happened.
Kathsgrdn
4 years ago
That's awful, I'm so sorry.
lucillle
4 years ago
My condolences on the passing of Lollie, how sad.
Jasdip
4 years ago
Oh No!! I'm so sorry JoAnn, how horrific
Rose Pekelnicky
4 years ago
Joann, I am so sorry that happened
glenda_al
4 years ago
dedtired
4 years ago
That’s just terrible. I’m sure you are shocked and heartbroken. Your neighbor must feel awful, too. I’m so sorry.
georgysmom2
4 years ago
There are no words! Just sending you hugs, JoAnne.
terilyn
4 years ago
This is horrible news, I am so very sorry.
cat_mom
4 years ago
I am so sorry. My condolences.
jtc
4 years ago
That is just terrible. I am so sorry for you, your dog and your neighbor.
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Anglophilia
4 years ago
So terrible. I'm so sorry. No, they really cannot run loose. I know of a woman who ran over her own dog. Everyday, after picking her children up at school with the dog in the car, they would stop at the mailbox and the oldest child and the dog would get out to retrieve the mail. They would then run together up that long driveway. They had been doing this for several years. That day, the dog heard/saw something and ran smack dab in front of the car. The mother and the children will never get over that.
skibby (zone 4 Vermont)
4 years ago
How sad for you. Thank you for bravely posting this so others may benefit.
salonva
4 years ago
So sorry for you.
lgmd_gaz
4 years ago
So sorry, joanne. I can't imagine how much you are hurting, and your neighbor too.

I very nearly witnessed this kind of tragedy a few days ago. I needed to talk to my neighbors across the street, so when I saw them come home, I went over as they were getting out of their car. Their two little dogs came bounding out of their car to greet me and in just a few seconds a car drove into another neighbors driveway across the street and when the driver got out, those dogs went flying across the road to greet them. They were very, very narrowly missed by two passing cars. Scared all witnesses half to death. So yes, a very good lesson for all. Keep those beloved pets leashed.
share_oh
4 years ago
So sorry!! I'm truly heartbroken for you.
SaltiDawg
4 years ago
Sad to hear of your loss!
abbisgram
4 years ago
I'm so sorry this happened. Sending you a hug.
Janie
4 years ago
My very deepest sympathy to you, may sweet Lollie RIP.
User
4 years ago
Oh no! I'm so sorry!
Marilyn Sue McClintock
4 years ago
I am so very sorry, I love Yorkies. Sending you a big hug.

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Alisande
4 years ago
I'm so sorry, Joann. That's terrible.
caflowerluver
4 years ago
So sorry to hear about your tragic loss.
Cherryfizz
4 years ago
How devastating and tragic for you. I am so sorry this happened to your dog. Hugs
joann_fl
Original Author
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Thank you for your sympathy. My son and daughter in law brought her home in her urn/box today.
sjerin
4 years ago
What an utter nightmare--I'll bet you couldn't believe what you were seeing. I'm so very sorry for your loss, Joann. She was adorable.

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