Last night we stopped off at the local park with our 3 dcs after walking my parents home so we could let the dogs have a quick run. Out of the blue, our 7 year old lab Buddy ran up the steps, out of the gate and into the road where he was hit by a speeding taxi. He was still alive when I got to him but was bleeding lots and didn't make a sound. Somebody brought a blanket and two lovely young lads scooped him up and drove us to the emergency vets leaving their friend behind who ran back into the park to tell my husband what had happened.
When we got to the vets another man helped me get him out of the car and ran him inside but there was nothing the vets could do.
My heart is hurting and very soon dc3 is going to wake up. She is going to be heartbroken. I haven't slept at all and I keep just hearing the bang as he was hit in my head and seeing him lying there. Our other dog is wandering around the house looking lost, she has never been without him.
Sorry there is no point to this post, just needed to say it all and my husband has finally got to sleep.
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
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My heart hurts
Anchovies12 · 10/07/2016 08:01
Oh no. 
I'm so sad for you.
He looks gorgeous and so loved.
My heart goes out to you. 
I'm so so sorry about the loss of hit beautiful boy. The shock of losing a pet suddenly is just horrendous but one day happy memories will prevail. You gave him a lovely life and he knows how you cared for him.
Be kind to yourself
So very sorry anchovies. Such a traumatic thing to happen look after yourself. Lots of hugs for you and your family.
Good god, I'm so sorry, that's so awful. You have my utmost sympathy. You don't say how old your kids are but I would just be brief and to the point, they are more resilient than you think. If you're able to bring him home to bury him, or collect his ashes, they can say goodbye then. Gives it closure, helps them to understand that he's gone.
I'm so sorry.
The dcs are all mostly OK which is a relief. I was very matter of fact and havent told them (or my husband) how awful it was. I never imagined I could feel this bad though. Thankyou for pointing out that it's probably shock too that makes sense.
I have got an interview at 9am tomorrow so need to be fixed by then
Sending you unmumsnetty hugs Anchovies. I was in a similar position 18 months ago or so. MN was so supportive and I drew great strength from it.
In my case it was my parents puppy who was out with DH and our dog. Her collar sheared away from her lead and she ran straight into the path of a car. DH scooped her up, ran home with her and a neighbour drove me and her to the vet where I was told she was already gone. It was an awful time, especially for DH. We then had to decide whether to tell my parents who were on holiday at the time.
Anyway, the DCs (then 2 and 4) dealt with it far better that I ever thought and as a family we managed to move to treasuring her memory far sooner than I would have believed possible.
Pour all your love into other Ddog and take comfort from the wonderful life you gave your gorgeous boy
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