Driver who killed my family dog

[Fancy]

Obvious point - people will continue to speed on Westside Road.

[Dizzy1]

The only fact that stands is that if the dog had been on a leash ...

Sorry, while I really feel for your loss. As a dog owner myself, I just have to scratch my head at those who let their dogs walk along the street without a leash and then point the finger at the driver who also has to live with what happened.

[allysha90]

removed.

[JLives]

No matter how well trained a dog is they have to always, always, always be on a leash near roads because of situations exactly like this. You cannot trust other drivers not to stop in time.

Would you allow your dog to be off leash again after your experience ally?

[Fancy]

removed.

[Fancy]

I worry about coyotes and vehicles so keep my dog contained and/or leashed. Just makes sense.

[Dizzy1]

I don't know what your problems are.

We don't have any "problems", we're discussing the posts and topic you've submitted in a public discussion forum.

[ValB58]

For those that allow their dogs to run free and/or "off leash"........would you walk your child without holding her hand?

Neither know the repercussions of being unrestrained but, you do.

I am truly sorry for your loss but, the driver is as much of a victim as your dog was. YOU are the only one that had the opportunity to control the circumstances.

[allysha90]

You people are not getting the point. The woman was not driving responsibly or sober. Had my dog been on a leash or heeling beside me the woman would have likely hit the dog and me crossing the road. She was in no state to be driving. Nor was she driving the speed limit so that it would have given her enough time to stop.

Are people not responsible for their driving? Apparently when we get in vehicles it's a free for all. Drive as you please. Your not responsible.

[JLives]

You people are not getting the point. The woman was not driving responsibly or sober. Had my dog been on a leash or heeling beside me the woman would have likely hit the dog and me crossing the road. She was in no state to be driving.

You are the person responsible for making sure your dog is safe from idiots ally. Would you do it again?

[GordonH]

Every dog we had on the farm was trained not to go near the highway, they all died of old age. They had run of the farm, with the exception of the area of milking parlor housing the bulk tank.

[Dizzy1]

You people are not getting the point.

We got the point.

The woman was not driving responsibly or sober.

You have no proof that the driver was not "sober".

Had my dog been on a leash or heeling beside me the woman would have likely hit the dog and me crossing the road.

Really? So then the driver almost hit you as well now?

Are people not responsible for their driving?

Yes they are, just as a dog owner is responsible for the safety and well being of their dog.

[Sige]

You people are not getting the point. The woman was not driving responsibly or sober. Had my dog been on a leash or heeling beside me the woman would have likely hit the dog and me crossing the road. She was in no state to be driving. Nor was she driving the speed limit so that it would have given her enough time to stop.

Are people not responsible for their driving? Apparently when we get in vehicles it's a free for all. Drive as you please. Your not responsible.

I totally "got" the point. My point is that you are both responsible; SHE for driving too fast to be able to avoid the dog and YOU for not having your dog off the highway.

[Always Sunny]

I truly hope that you contacted the rcmp and they were able to give this woman a breathalyzer to confirm your statement that she was impaired. Otherwise there's negligence in knowingly allowing this person to continue driving that day and cause more havoc. It's simply the responsible thing to do here.

It's been proven that a dog has the mental capacity of a 2-3 year old child. Would any of you leave a toddler on the opposite side of a busy road?

[omisimaw]

Wow! what else can a person say! First you kick the person when they are down, then you take them on and continue to scold and chastise them when they explain.
If anything needs to be leashed here it is your mouths! Arguing with a person grieving a loss of this magnitude shows exactly what your character makeup is!
You are also obviously totally ignorant when it comes to animals, especially the abilities and control that this animal possessed. This is a true tragedy and the person that is at fault, the only person who has caused all of this is the driver of the vehicle.
Sober, drunk or drugged up the driver of the vehicle was not in control of their vehicle. It does not matter what road this was on the person was obviously not driving to road conditions and a major part of that is the speed and curve in this situation.