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I Did Something Dumb Today

unclebill

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I have a 15 year old cocker spaniel dog,:dog: who I`ve had since she was six weeks old and is like one of the family. The last few months have been rather hard on the old girl, and I can see the clock is starting to wind down on a long and happy life. She can no longer go down steps, and chasing squirrels and rabbits simply don`t appeal to her anymore and she is nearly deaf. But she still loves to be outside with me when I do yardwork, and always stays nearby. For those of you who have had a dog this many years... well you learn to enjoy each and every precious day.

This morning after finishing mowing the lawn, I washed off the mower and put it in the garage. Afterwords I decided to park my pickup truck in the garage, as well. I started the truck and like I always do, looked over to make sure the dog wasn`t near and slowly backed in. All of a sudden I heard a high pitched squeal, and right away I knew what had happened......I hit my own dog with the truck!! I was quick enough with my wits to imediately stop, and quickly move forward a few feet. My heart was pounding as I got out of the truck to check on her. I didn`t run over her, but her back side took a blow from the rear tire. She had a difficult time walking, and didn`t want to be handled. Thankfully no broken bones, but I was worried the blow may have caused some internal bleeding or damaged her spine. Since it was a Sunday I was limited to what options I had, so I called my oldest daughter and she found an animal hospital that was open seven days a week. I wrapped the dog up in a blanket, and took her to their emergency room. The x-rays were good....just a tiny bit of internal bleeding, and a bruised back side. The vet gave her a cortisone shot, an antibiotic shot and some pills for pain and to help her sleep.

I have no one to blame but myself for a moment of stupidity. Thankfully she`s going to be ok. The vet expects a full recovery, and said she`s got the heart of a much younger dog and didn`t feel any cancer tumors, which is so common with older dogs. She`s a tough little stinker. She survived an attack from a coyote several years ago, and now a Ford Ranger. Long may she run.🙂
 
Bill my friend, things like that happen. Don't be too hard on yourself. I'm glad things turned out well. 🙂
 
glad to hear ya dog is goona be ok dude
 
Accidents happen so dont blame yourself. The important thing is you got the dog quickly to an animal hospital and she is gonna be ok.
 
Oh I can imagine the pain and horror that went through your body at first. I am so thankful she is ok and she knows you love her and moved through heaven and hell to help her. Much love and blessings to you both. Keep us posted.
 
From now on when you tell me to get a puppy I will link to this thread.


:dog:
 
At least you didn't do something real stupid, like get married!

So true, Mr. President.:wiseowl:


Accidents happen so dont blame yourself. The important thing is you got the dog quickly to an animal hospital and she is gonna be ok.

Thanks, kurch.


Glad she is ok Bro...

She`s built Ford tough, my friend.:snoopy:


Oh I can imagine the pain and horror that went through your body at first. I am so thankful she is ok and she knows you love her and moved through heaven and hell to help her. Much love and blessings to you both. Keep us posted.

Thanks, goddess.:wub: She`s doing much better today.



Glad she is ok!

Much appreciated, love feet.



From now on when you tell me to get a puppy I will link to this thread.


:dog:

Getting a puppy is good advice, Leo my friend. Just try not to run over the dog or your girlfriend :neenerneener:
 
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Oh wow.... glad to hear she's doing fine already. Wishing you all the best, unclebill.
 
I <3 cocker spaniels. I think it's their floppy ears that make me all mushy.

I'm glad she is doing okay. Sounds like she's a tough girl.

What's her name?
 
Oh wow.... glad to hear she's doing fine already. Wishing you all the best, unclebill.


Thankyou, my dear.🙂 When I came home from work this afternoon, I let her outside. She imediately spotted a squirrel, and you could see it in her eyes that she wanted to make a mad dash towards it, but she came to her senses and simply barked at it. So there`s no doubt the drugs are working.:wiseowl:




I <3 cocker spaniels. I think it's their floppy ears that make me all mushy.

I'm glad she is doing okay. Sounds like she's a tough girl.

What's her name?


Thanks, Crystal.:smilestar She`s a pure bred cocker with the floppy ears, and she`s black and white......so my daughters appropriately named her Oreo.:dog:
 
Hey buddy. I am glad to hear that things were not severe. Things happen though so don't blame yourself.
 
I know exactly what you mean about animals who are with you for that long. They are family members. I'm glad Oreo will be okay.
 
Unclebill: Please don't be hard on yourself. You didn't mean it--it was an accident. I wish you and Oreo well. 🙂

~Victoria
 
We have a family friend whose dog died when her uncle struck it with a car. It was a traumatic moment for all concerned and it took a surprising amount of time to get through for her and him. He's a good guy, too, so that made it really hard.

I'm glad your dog's going to be ok. Just appreciate the moments she's still with you.
 
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