[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

11 posts on Bad Auto Accident 3 people in serious condition.
57 posts on Dog hit by Red Vet. - Dog doing well at home.(thank God)
What if anything is wrong with this picture? Just asking.

Two terrible accidents for sure. In one accident, the truck driver was ticketed. The other accident was a cowardly hit and run.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Atlanta

I was the golfer that retrieved the pup. I am using my wife's account because I don't have one. It was purely an accident even though the car appeared to be going about 45 MPH and then a second car almost hit it as it was struggling. I called 911 after getting the pup out of the road asking them to send animal control. The dog was in obvious shock and bleeding, but didn't seem to have severe injuries, and kept struggling to get up so I put my golf towel over it to keep it warm and covered it's head to keep it calm. Many people slowed to offer assistance, then one man stopped and when I described the dog to him he referenced the owners information on his phone and called her. A sheriff's deputy came and stayed with us until the owner got there and took the dog to the vet. I am thrilled that the pup will make it, and I am willing to bet he won't try to dig out again.

Bless your heart for your compassion.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Two terrible accidents for sure. In one accident, the truck driver was ticketed. The other accident was a cowardly hit and run.

Let's see using this logic:

Truck driver causes accident - humans are hurt - struggling for life -truck driver gets ticket

Dog causes accident - dog hurt - superficial wounds - it's a cowardly hit and run

Shouldn't the dog get a ticket ?

[mikemalloy]

Originally Posted by Atlanta

I was the golfer that retrieved the pup. I am using my wife's account because I don't have one. It was purely an accident even though the car appeared to be going about 45 MPH and then a second car almost hit it as it was struggling. I called 911 after getting the pup out of the road asking them to send animal control. The dog was in obvious shock and bleeding, but didn't seem to have severe injuries, and kept struggling to get up so I put my golf towel over it to keep it warm and covered it's head to keep it calm. Many people slowed to offer assistance, then one man stopped and when I described the dog to him he referenced the owners information on his phone and called her. A sheriff's deputy came and stayed with us until the owner got there and took the dog to the vet. I am thrilled that the pup will make it, and I am willing to bet he won't try to dig out again.

I happened to be passing when you and another individual were running out onto Buena Vista. I saw the dog struggling and have been wondering whether or not he was seriously injured. I'm glad for this post because it addressed the concerns that I had. I'm sure that if you hadn't acted so quickly the dog might have been in danger of being hit again. Well done.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Atlanta

I was the golfer that retrieved the pup. I am using my wife's account because I don't have one. It was purely an accident even though the car appeared to be going about 45 MPH and then a second car almost hit it as it was struggling. I called 911 after getting the pup out of the road asking them to send animal control. The dog was in obvious shock and bleeding, but didn't seem to have severe injuries, and kept struggling to get up so I put my golf towel over it to keep it warm and covered it's head to keep it calm. Many people slowed to offer assistance, then one man stopped and when I described the dog to him he referenced the owners information on his phone and called her. A sheriff's deputy came and stayed with us until the owner got there and took the dog to the vet. I am thrilled that the pup will make it, and I am willing to bet he won't try to dig out again.

Thanks for your presence of mind and kindness.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

11 posts on Bad Auto Accident 3 people in serious condition.

57 posts on Dog hit by Red Vet. - Dog doing well at home.(thank God)

What if anything is wrong with this picture? Just asking.

For one thing, animals are pretty much defenseless and cause their own mishapss out of innocence. It tugs at your heartstrings. For another, there were witnesses and people who were able to follow up, so that made the thread longer. There were no TOTVers witnessing the car/truck accident. No follow-up. There wasn't even very much explanation in the paper. Those people are in our thoughts and prayers, but with no back story, there's not much more to say.

And for a third, the thread is older.

[regas56]

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,

What is wrong with you? Who said anyone's getting fined? Who said it was the drivers fault? It's not illegal to hit an animal and just keep going, I believe it's more a question of why wouldn't someone stop if for no other reason than to make sure this animal isn't suffering.. Conditions and situations occur that can be cause for a pet OR child to wander off, usually in a split second of preoccupation, open door, phone call etc, would you fine a parent or remove their child because of it? Maybe you're one of the rare ones that would NEVER allow that to happen but most of us are less than perfect and these things sometimes do happen..We all have our opinion as do you but they're still just opinions and shouldn't morph into hyperbole and THAT is just my opinion..

[regas56]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

11 posts on Bad Auto Accident 3 people in serious condition.

57 posts on Dog hit by Red Vet. - Dog doing well at home.(thank God)

What if anything is wrong with this picture? Just asking.

Did the driver in the bad accident stop? Most love their pets and they love us back unconditionally while also needing us to protect and defend them..I would stop to aid an injured dog as fast as I would an injured human as I believe suffering is suffering and neither deserve to suffer.. The thread has a heart string being tugged at no, more no less..

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by regas56

What is wrong with you? Who said anyone's getting fined? Who said it was the drivers fault? It's not illegal to hit an animal and just keep going, I believe it's more a question of why wouldn't someone stop if for no other reason than to make sure this animal isn't suffering.. Conditions and situations occur that can be cause for a pet OR child to wander off, usually in a split second of preoccupation, open door, phone call etc, would you fine a parent or remove their child because of it? Maybe you're one of the rare ones that would NEVER allow that to happen but most of us are less than perfect and these things sometimes do happen..We all have our opinion as do you but they're still just opinions and shouldn't morph into hyperbole and THAT is just my opinion..

I agree with you. The idea that the owner is at fault because the dog took it upon himself to dig a hole and escape while nobody was looking is preposterous. My dog can dig a hole two feet deep on a beach in five minutes flat. Our son could get 50 feet up a tree without making a sound. Who knows what pets or kids are going to think up next? Accidents happen through nobody's fault.

This subject is not about assigning fault; it's about acting responsibly.

[laurie jeanne]

Originally Posted by Susan G

Very quick thinking getting to PAOLO and covering him with your towel. They do go into shock & will struggle and cause even more stress & injuries. So horrific to witness a dog being struck.

I am one of the ones involved in the search/rescue of PAOLO & many other dogs recently, some of whom are still missing. We will be forming a group to help spread the tasks out and could use your help. Please PM me if interested (or have your wife do it) and we'll let you know when we get the group together.

Again, thank you on behalf of the owner and the people involved in the 2 day search.

Susan Gros
Honorary Chair
Dog Search Team of The Villages

I'm a neighbor of the owner & was out there searching, looking, leaving flyers, talking to people etc since last Weds. I don't think any stone was unturned to find Paolo. It sure was an incredible huge group effort of friends, neighbors & total strangers who took the search to heart. That's how The Villages rolls. Prayers were definitely answered. Don't know how to PM you but I'd like to make myself available to render assistance as needed.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by laurie jeanne

I'm a neighbor of the owner & was out there searching, looking, leaving flyers, talking to people etc since last Weds. I don't think any stone was unturned to find Paolo. It sure was an incredible huge group effort of friends, neighbors & total strangers who took the search to heart. That's how The Villages rolls. Prayers were definitely answered. Don't know how to PM you but I'd like to make myself available to render assistance as needed.

Laurie jean, if you left-click on Susan's name at the top of one of her posts, a drop-down menu will appear. You can then click on "Send a private message."

[OhioBuckeye]

Well, I wouldn't get to worked up about this, I'm sure the Corvette owner will have to put more money in that Vette to fix it than to worry about someone pet running loose. Not trying to sound insensitive, just saying the owner of the dog should of made more of an attempt to keep his dog contained. But then again the Corvette owner should of been courteous & stopped. If you want to find him, maybe, just maybe this person will show up at the next Corvette rally!