I guess my family and I have been going thru a really bad patch of STUFF.
Our family is grieving.
My Mom and Dad’s two beautiful 3-4 year old German Shepherds were run over and killed. Another dog, a terrier mix, has a broken leg, which was operated on yesterday.
It happened right in front of my folks, in their 1/4 mile driveway.
My ex-brother-in-law was the one who hit them.
I mean, how weird! He was not going fast, as my parents’ farm has a gravel driveway. One second the big dogs were in his rearview mirror, the next second he ran them both over (tire ran right over their chests). Rosa died in the driveway, and Reika died en route to the vet. Watson did well in surgery yesterday, but won’t eat or stand yet. We’re hoping it’s just too soon for him after surgery.
Our entire family rallied around Mom and Dad and shared in their grief and sorrow. It was a beautiful thing to witness —- how much my folks are loved.
Rosa
Reika
Watson
Jesus. Praying
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thank you
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It’s gonna be alright
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How awful! Such beauties, I’m so sorry to hear this! 😢
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Thanks Sam. This may be the turning point for my folks – they may just move to town sooner than they expected. Without large dogs to protect the farm, and with their ages (81 & 78), it wouldn’t be right to start over with a new dog. Thanks for your kind words.
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I’m so sorry they had to lose their friends 😢😢😢
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I know — thanks for your support, Sam.
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We’re sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your beloved pets
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Thank you so much Yvon.
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How tragic for everyone involved. so very sorry.
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it was very traumatic for my parents – thank you for your kind words.
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What a tragic accident. They are family members
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Thanks Dave, I appreciate your support.
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Oh no! How horrible! I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤
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Thanks so much, hon.
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So sad to read. I wish your family peace. 🙏
My Oreo came to us with the habit of biting tires, only while they are rolling, tho… Odd. We found out only after he got bumped up a bit trying to bite a moving, motorcycle tire.
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yes, Watson absolutely HATES anything with tires. I’m truly surprised that I’d not hit him myself at some point. Thanks so much for your kind words.
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Oh, that hurt my heart to read. I lost a childhood pet the same way. A cousin ran over her, and she was so upset. It also worries me, because it could happen to me. My dogs run after cars in the rural driveway, and you can’t see them when they are directly in front of you. This sends shivers down my spine. Please know that I’m thinking of you, your parents, and the poor guy who ran them over.
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Thank you so much for your care and understanding. The worst part is that the man that ran them over is my sister’s ex-husband, who owns a farm behind my folks and who farms my folks’ ground for them. My ex BIL is really tore up about it — not necessarily for the dogs themselves, but for my parents.
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Oh my gosh, that is so awful! I am so very sorry for what your family is going through.😔
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I’m so sorry! How heartbreaking for everyone, especially your mom and dad. I know my Lexie is my heart, and even thinking about losing her brings tears to my eyes. Saying prayers for comfort for all of you. I can’t imagine how the driver feels…
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So sorry!
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Oh, my, I’m so sorry to read about your family’s loss. Hugs and prayers to all of you, xx
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We hope you start blogging again and sorry for your loss
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