[flyerguy]

Originally Posted by j8384

If the car driver gets a fine, etc, I hope the dog owners are fined also! Maybe someone should report them for not keeping their dog under control, causing this accident! It really is their fault!!! Maybe the dog should be removed and put in doggie foster care until it can be proven the dog can no longer escape and cause an accident. Things could have been much worse, could have involved other vehicles or pedestrians had the car driver had a chance to swerve to miss the dog. Could have resulted in a dead dog. So, I don't think it is fair to put the blame on the car driver, it all started with the dog owner,

I don't believe most folks here are totally blaming the driver for the accident. What's upsetting is that the driver didn't have the decency to stop.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by kstew43

I don't think there should be blame put on either party.

This was clearly a accident.....The dog owner accidentally let the dog get loose.

The car drive accidentally hit a loose dog darting in front of him....

I want to believe the vette driver wasn't aware of what had happened, so he continued on his way.

If something hard hits your car, I believe that you would know it right away especially if some people are yelling at you. I am assuming that the witnesses were yelling when the red corvette took off.

I know a few of these Italian greyhounds from Doggie Doo Run Run and they are the fastest dogs there except for the large Greyhounds.

[sharoni]

Originally Posted by j8384

I think it is a wash. Actually, the dog owner, in my opinion, was the one at fault. (I like animals!) The owner did not have control of the dog, not on a leash, nor did it have a collar. If the owner knows that this dog will run at any chance, is skiddish etc, the owner should take extra precautions to ensure this does not happen, clearly they did not, as the dog got away. (No excuses, the dog got away). Law does say that pets must be under your control at all times. So, I think, the car owner has a case against the dog owner, actually, had the dog not run away, the car would not have been damaged. I do also feel the car driver should have stopped, this is why I think it is a wash. Both, in my opinion were wrong, but the dog owner was more wrong. (Glad pooch is home and ok, this is just my opinion, don't accuse me of not liking animals.)

I live in a CYV and have always felt my dogs were safe and there was no way for them to get out. That is why we went with it, instead of a house. But then we got our Cavalier, who is also a digger...We have had to take extra precautions to ensure he stays inside our villa area. A lesson learned for the owner I am sure! Grateful their dog is home safe...But the driver could have done more also!

[j8384]

I just think that it seems to me that everyone wants car driver to be in trouble, but are forgetting that dog owner did wrong first. Maybe car driver has never hit anything before, was scared, and didn't know what to do, was afraid they would get a huge vet bill, or sued by dog owner, lots of things could have gone through their mind, and out of fear or just stupidity, took off. Too many people sue now a days for everything. Stop telling people to be on the lookout for the car. Just be happy dog is ok, and no other damages were done and no human life was hurt. I am sure both parties have learned a big lesson.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by j8384

I just think that it seems to me that everyone wants car driver to be in trouble, but are forgetting that dog owner did wrong first. Maybe car driver has never hit anything before, was scared, and didn't know what to do, was afraid they would get a huge vet bill, or sued by dog owner, lots of things could have gone through their mind, and out of fear or just stupidity, took off. Too many people sue now a days for everything. Stop telling people to be on the lookout for the car. Just be happy dog is ok, and no other damages were done and no human life was hurt. I am sure both parties have learned a big lesson.

I didn't grow up ever hearing of a hit and run. If something bad happened people weren't thinking about escaping blame, they were thinking more about someone being hurt. Not many really aim to harm and accidents do happen. I have little patience with those who drink and drive and those who leave the scene of an accident. It all has to do with whether you have a moral compass and it works and you think more of others than yourself.


Having said that, I am relieved to hear that the dog wasn't killed and I imagine if a greyhound slips out and begins running, there is little chance to catch it. Why do we keep digging and spitting and gagging on here until the situation gets worse?

AND....methinks that thou doth protest too much...

[j8384]

BTW, I am not the car driver, don't own a vette, can't afford one. Do own a dog though. Hope I never go through this!!!!

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by kstew43

I don't think there should be blame put on either party.

This was clearly a accident.....The dog owner accidentally let the dog get loose.

The car drive accidentally hit a loose dog darting in front of him....

I want to believe the vette driver wasn't aware of what had happened, so he continued on his way.

Even if he was aware, I've always read to NOT try to comfort or help an injured animal even if it was a known gentle dog because in his pain he could likely bite you.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

Even if he was aware, I've always read to NOT try to comfort or help an injured animal even if it was a known gentle dog because in his pain he could likely bite you.

True, but to drive away is against the law - yes, even for a pet. The driver most likely had a cellphone to call 911 to report the accident IF he realized what he did.

He may not have realized he hit a dog, though. We don't know.

Call off the vigilantes!

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

True, but to drive away is against the law - yes, even for a pet.

What does that law say?......How does the driver know it was a pet or wild duck or racoon? Where does the law say to stop and give assistance or wait for police or continue on? Somewhere between a dog and a love bug there is a point we should stop or continue on. I feel bad for the dog and probably would the Corvette owner if he knew that's what he hit if he even knew he hit anything.

[rustyp]

Ok - bottom line. Corvette owner required by law to stop and report incident. Probably scared and did the wrong thing. Should step up to the plate and report it. Dog was not supposed to be out without a leash - does not matter the dog can dig an escape route. What if Corvette owner swerved to miss dog and flipped car and ended in a fatality ? What about dog owners responsibility now ? Reporting the incident won't change the fact that the dog got hit and by not reporting it the dog is still hit and the difference is a report. Wow I am amazed on how our society loves revenge.

[klough53]

Bingo! Thank you!

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Ok - bottom line. Corvette owner required by law to stop and report incident. Probably scared and did the wrong thing. Should step up to the plate and report it. Dog was not supposed to be out without a leash - does not matter the dog can dig an escape route. What if Corvette owner swerved to miss dog and flipped car and ended in a fatality ? What about dog owners responsibility now ? Reporting the incident won't change the fact that the dog got hit and by not reporting it the dog is still hit and the difference is a report. Wow I am amazed on how our society loves revenge.

The difference is, if there is no one around to assist the injured animal the driver could have called animal control to rescue and not leave it there to die in pain. There is NO excuse for not stopping.

[perrjojo]

Yes, the dog's owner shares some responsibility but I feel pretty certain they didn't deliberately let their dog run loose as they had reported him lost. Some dogs are little escape artist and they can get out without the owners knowledge. The driver should have stopped.

[asianthree]

The dog breed is very fast. If one didn't notice it darted into the road you wouldn't have a chance at 35 miles an hour to stop in time. The driver not stopping is just horrific thought. Last night as we are coming back from colony something large ran across in front of our car. We breaded hard did not hit it but because it was so dark had no idea what it was. We did stop to see if we could figure out if it was a dog or a cat but it was gone through the bushes and across the golf course before we could

[graciegirl]

This is an interesting thread and reveals a lot about all of the posters values.


I have decided that I like people best who like dogs.


I am a kitty owner and they don't impact or interact with people outside the home...so I am sure that most people who like dogs like kitties too.


I seem to like them even more as I grow older. Dogs, and the people who like them.