My Uncle's 2 year old MinPin died 10-28-07. He got ran over,

babyelmo15 · 10-30-2007, 07:56 PM

On sunday night at around 6:30p.m. My Uncle Donnie's ( Donald ) 2 year old MinPin got ran over by a car. My Uncle was letting Max ( the dog ) out to use the bathroom and he turned around to check on his other MinPin, Zeta, and Max ran off into the middle of the street. They yelled for him, but he didn't know any better and kept going. My Uncle called us to tell us at about 7:06p.m. and we started to cry. We just got attached to the little things because we petsat them for a month. August-September. Then we went to his house on Saturday afternoon. We we're playing with Max and Zeta and they were licking us and we told them that we loved them. We got home and he called the night later and said that he got completely ran over by the car and that the car didn't stop. He saw it all happen. He's still heartbroken. He came to our house yesterday because Zeta would'nt eat. Then he bought a 12 week old MinPin named Donald...lol! Zeta played for awhile and then perked right up. I gave my Uncle some pictures of Max that I had because he only had a couple of them. He started crying when he was looking through them. Then I asked him if he needed a hug. He said yes and started to cry on my shoulder. Zeta is still a little sad though. You can tell. Today my Uncle Donnie invited us over to carve pumpkins. He was crying as we left. He said that Zeta ran out into the street today too! It was so horrible, it gave him flashbacks. They chased her all the way down the street. It's so sad though because when you go to his house it's all quiet and the grave is so sad. I haven't gotton any sleep since Thursday night! I'm so tired...I've been crying a lot about Max too. Well, I have to go do some homework and then go to bed. But write to me if you can!

Pit Mom · 10-30-2007, 09:06 PM

That's horrible and I am very sorry. Maybe if you can suggest to your uncle that they need to be on a lead so It doesn't happen again. Does he have a yard or somewhere the dogs can do their business? Sending heart-healing vibes out to you and your family.

babyelmo15 · 10-30-2007, 09:22 PM

Thanks so much for your support! Actually tonight before we went to visit him he just finished up fencing in part of his yard. So that should help him a lot! Thanks again!!!

ACampbell · 10-31-2007, 01:22 AM

That is so sad and I am sorry for your and your uncles loss...that is horrible the car didn't even stop...show's how much people care about other peoples pets.

oscars mum · 10-31-2007, 02:59 AM

that is so sad R.I.P max

babyelmo15 · 10-31-2007, 04:15 PM

Thanks. It really shows how cruel some people can be, we're going over to his house tonight to see him. He's doing okay. Not the best though. Thanks for you comfort!

ChillisMom · 11-01-2007, 04:48 AM

I'm so sorry. Did the person driving know they hit something? If so that's horrible....

lovemygreys · 11-01-2007, 08:09 AM

Thank goodness no human was injured in the accident!

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Originally Posted by ACampbell

That is so sad and I am sorry for your and your uncles loss...that is horrible the car didn't even stop...show's how much people care about other peoples pets.

Soooooo you think the victim (the person driving the car) should care more for the dog than the OWNER who placed it in harms way? I guess it's just me, but I think owners should care more about their pets than to let them run loose. And then when one gets smashed on the road, I expect them to run out and buy a LEASH, not a replacement dog. And I certainly don't expect them to let their surviving dog loose *right after the other one was killed.*

I'm glad your uncle is putting up a fence. A little bit like closing the barn door after the horses have escaped, but hopefully he won't contribute to any more dogs dying unneccessarily on the road.

My sympathy is where it is deserved: with the poor dog, who's owner didn't have enough sense to keep him on a leash or safely behind a fence. My sympathy is also with the driver of the car who was doing nothing wrong other than driving legally down the road. I do not feel sorry for someone who puts their dog in harms way and then the inevitable happens.

babyelmo15 · 11-01-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lovemygreys

Thank goodness no human was injured in the accident!

Soooooo you think the victim (the person driving the car) should care more for the dog than the OWNER who placed it in harms way? I guess it's just me, but I think owners should care more about their pets than to let them run loose. And then when one gets smashed on the road, I expect them to run out and buy a LEASH, not a replacement dog. And I certainly don't expect them to let their surviving dog loose *right after the other one was killed.*

I'm glad your uncle is putting up a fence. A little bit like closing the barn door after the horses have escaped, but hopefully he won't contribute to any more dogs dying unneccessarily on the road.

My sympathy is where it is deserved: with the poor dog, who's owner didn't have enough sense to keep him on a leash or safely behind a fence. My sympathy is also with the driver of the car who was doing nothing wrong other than driving legally down the road. I do not feel sorry for someone who puts their dog in harms way and then the inevitable happens.

Ok...my uncle did not put max in harms way!!!

He loved and cared for Max so much!!! You don't even know. He didn't go out and buy a replacement dog either! Zeta wouldn't eat. She was starving herself. So he bought a puppy and she perked up and was doing better. He isn't doing any better than the day it happened!

He also didn't let the female loose either. He went to walk out the door and she ran out from beneath him. So don't turn things around onto him!!My uncle also had a lot of sense. He didn't put Max in harm. It's not his fault!!! Thanks alot for making me feel so much better. I thought if you put a pet in the pet memorial section people would try to help and comfort you and your family. Not put them down for something that's not totally their fault. I agree that he should of put a leash on them but I do not agree that it is his fault or that he bought a replacement or that he has no sense and everything else that you said. I am sorry you feel this way. But if you are going to respond to something like this in a rude way then please do not respond at all. Thanks for trying, but it DIDN'T really work!!!

babyelmo15 · 11-01-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChillisMom

I'm so sorry. Did the person driving know they hit something? If so that's horrible....

I'm not sure whether or not the person knew that they hit anything. I would think they would of seen him with headlights or I don't know. It's not the car drivers fault if he didn't know. But I wish it wouldn't of happened that way. Thanks for your comfort. It really helps.

Dakota Spirit · 11-01-2007, 05:49 PM

Sorry, but I'm with lovemygreys on this one.

RIP Max.

lovemygreys · 11-01-2007, 05:55 PM

Anyone who lets their dog run loose is putting the dog in harms way. Period.

I do extend my sympathies to you as well. I'm sure you loved the dog very much and it's awful that you now have to grieve over the loss of this dog. It would crush me if my brother's dog died...esp in such a preventable way.

babyelmo15 · 11-02-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lovemygreys

Anyone who lets their dog run loose is putting the dog in harms way. Period.

I do extend my sympathies to you as well. I'm sure you loved the dog very much and it's awful that you now have to grieve over the loss of this dog. It would crush me if my brother's dog died...esp in such a preventable way.

Thanks for your sympathy to me....but I still do not agree that he put Max in harms way. I'm sorry if you don't agree too. We all have different opinions I guess.

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Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

Sorry, but I'm with lovemygreys on this one.

RIP Max.

Like I said to her. I don't totally agree but that's my opinion. Thanks for your support though!

bella and lolas dad · 11-03-2007, 04:32 PM

That is so sad. The person didnt even stop well that just show a bad person. wow..

Durbkat · 11-03-2007, 08:08 PM

Well since we don't seem to understand how its not his fault for leashing his dogs or having a complete fence to prevent the dog from getting to the street, then explain how it isn't his fault since he could have prevented it from happening? Also if he had the dogs for two years he should have known if the dog was a door darter that will try to escape everytime the door is open then he should have closed the door. Like lovemygreys said I feel said for the dog, but not how the owner handled something that could have been fixed.

Puppy_love_122 · 11-03-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lovemygreys

Thank goodness no human was injured in the accident!

Soooooo you think the victim (the person driving the car) should care more for the dog than the OWNER who placed it in harms way? I guess it's just me, but I think owners should care more about their pets than to let them run loose. And then when one gets smashed on the road, I expect them to run out and buy a LEASH, not a replacement dog. And I certainly don't expect them to let their surviving dog loose *right after the other one was killed.*

I'm glad your uncle is putting up a fence. A little bit like closing the barn door after the horses have escaped, but hopefully he won't contribute to any more dogs dying unneccessarily on the road.

My sympathy is where it is deserved: with the poor dog, who's owner didn't have enough sense to keep him on a leash or safely behind a fence. My sympathy is also with the driver of the car who was doing nothing wrong other than driving legally down the road. I do not feel sorry for someone who puts their dog in harms way and then the inevitable happens.

Sorry, but I am with lovemygreys on this one

soleilwhippet · 11-05-2007, 08:14 PM

sorry for your loss.

babyelmo15 · 11-06-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by soleilwhippet

sorry for your loss.

Thank you so much!!

Ya I know. Thanks for your support!

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Originally Posted by Puppy_love_122

Sorry, but I am with lovemygreys on this one

That's totally fine that you're with lovemygreys...I just don't like to argue with many different people when I've explained my point of view previously. but I see how her side is too!

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Originally Posted by Durbkat

Well since we don't seem to understand how its not his fault for leashing his dogs or having a complete fence to prevent the dog from getting to the street, then explain how it isn't his fault since he could have prevented it from happening? Also if he had the dogs for two years he should have known if the dog was a door darter that will try to escape everytime the door is open then he should have closed the door. Like lovemygreys said I feel said for the dog, but not how the owner handled something that could have been fixed.

Max wasn't a "door darter" that's the thing! I've previously explained my point of view in other dicussions. I don't feel that I need to repeat myseld. I don't mind that your on lovemygreys side. But thanks for the support.

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Originally Posted by bella and lolas dad

That is so sad. The person didnt even stop well that just show a bad person. wow..

It's really sad that they didn't stop! I know...thanks for your support bella and lolas dad!

TeddieXRuxpin · 11-06-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by babyelmo15

[font="Comic Sans MS"][color="Purple"]On sunday night at around 6:30p.m. My Uncle Donnie's ( Donald ) 2 year old MinPin got ran over by a car.

You state he let the dog out to go to the bathroom. He put his dog in harms way by just letting him out in the first place without a leash.

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Originally Posted by lovemygreys

Thank goodness no human was injured in the accident!
Soooooo you think the victim (the person driving the car) should care more for the dog than the OWNER who placed it in harms way? I guess it's just me, but I think owners should care more about their pets than to let them run loose. And then when one gets smashed on the road, I expect them to run out and buy a LEASH, not a replacement dog. And I certainly don't expect them to let their surviving dog loose *right after the other one was killed.*

I'm glad your uncle is putting up a fence. A little bit like closing the barn door after the horses have escaped, but hopefully he won't contribute to any more dogs dying unneccessarily on the road.

My sympathy is where it is deserved: with the poor dog, who's owner didn't have enough sense to keep him on a leash or safely behind a fence. My sympathy is also with the driver of the car who was doing nothing wrong other than driving legally down the road. I do not feel sorry for someone who puts their dog in harms way and then the inevitable happens.

I couldn't agree more. I have a neighbor that I've taken his dog back to him 3-5 times because I don't want to be the one to find him in the middle of the street. And the fact we live on a semi busy street doesn't help. He doesn't even say thank you. The last time I told him to keep his dog inside or keep him on a leash. Even though he has a big yard he lets his dog roam.

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Originally Posted by babyelmo15

Ok...my uncle did not put max in harms way!!! He loved and cared for Max so much!!! You don't even know. He didn't go out and buy a replacement dog either! Zeta wouldn't eat. She was starving herself. So he bought a puppy and she perked up and was doing better. He isn't doing any better than the day it happened! He also didn't let the female loose either. He went to walk out the door and she ran out from beneath him. So don't turn things around onto him!!My uncle also had a lot of sense. He didn't put Max in harm. It's not his fault!!! Thanks alot for making me feel so much better. I thought if you put a pet in the pet memorial section people would try to help and comfort you and your family. Not put them down for something that's not totally their fault. I agree that he should of put a leash on them but I do not agree that it is his fault or that he bought a replacement or that he has no sense and everything else that you said. I am sorry you feel this way. But if you are going to respond to something like this in a rude way then please do not respond at all. Thanks for trying, but it DIDN'T really work!!!

As I quoted above you meantioned he let his dog out to go to the bathroom. You can't trust a dog no mater how much you "think" they're going to come running back. Most dogs that see an animal is going to go over to see them. I know my dogs would. This is why most states/cities now have leash laws.
I am sorry that this dog was hit by a car, but you have to remember "leash" next time a dog is let out.

babyelmo15 · 11-06-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

You state he let the dog out to go to the bathroom. He put his dog in harms way by just letting him out in the first place without a leash.

I couldn't agree more. I have a neighbor that I've taken his dog back to him 3-5 times because I don't want to be the one to find him in the middle of the street. And the fact we live on a semi busy street doesn't help. He doesn't even say thank you. The last time I told him to keep his dog inside or keep him on a leash. Even though he has a big yard he lets his dog roam.

As I quoted above you meantioned he let his dog out to go to the bathroom. You can't trust a dog no mater how much you "think" they're going to come running back. Most dogs that see an animal is going to go over to see them. I know my dogs would. This is why most states/cities now have leash laws.
I am sorry that this dog was hit by a car, but you have to remember "leash" next time a dog is let out.

You are right! He should of had the dogs on a leash. I'm really upset about that too, but now he has learned from that mistake. It might have been in a really horrible way, but now he has put up a fence, and only lets them in that area. He also watches them while they're behind the fence. So I do agree with you about the leash situation. Thanks for your support....