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Bigmack

(8,020 posts)
3. I just grabbed my dog and hugged him extra-hard...
Mon Sep 30, 2013, 01:31 PM
Sep 2013

I can't imagine what life would be like without him.

Hang in there. Lots of us out here feel your loss.

My dog was just run over and killed. [View all] marble falls Sep 2013 OP
Oh my god!!!! bunnies Sep 2013 #1
It's awful, I know. LiberalAndProud Sep 2013 #2
I just grabbed my dog and hugged him extra-hard... Bigmack Sep 2013 #3
Oh no! Nite Owl Sep 2013 #4
omg, I'm so sorry!!!! Whisp Sep 2013 #5
I'm so sorry. Cleita Sep 2013 #6
that's terrible-- I'm sorry.... mike_c Sep 2013 #7
I am so sorry! I know how hard it is losing a pet that is a member of your family diabeticman Sep 2013 #8
I'ts hard I know old age got some of ours and we missed them and still do.. Tippy Sep 2013 #9
Was your neighbor prosecuted? IrishAyes Oct 2013 #207
Oh my god !!!!!!! srican69 Sep 2013 #10
Oh no. I am so very sorry. dkf Sep 2013 #11
damn....im so sorry backwoodsbob Sep 2013 #12
I am so sorry. Xyzse Sep 2013 #13
How horrible. winter is coming Sep 2013 #14
Oh man, that just totally sucks! City Lights Sep 2013 #15
If you are able, tell us about your dog. Whisp Sep 2013 #16
100 # of four year old unconditional love for anyone and everyone. Sorry. I can't type. marble falls Sep 2013 #21
that's okay. we will be here if you need us. Whisp Sep 2013 #33
We never intended to have an animal. He came here to live in out condo when my wifes ... marble falls Sep 2013 #50
I'm so, so sorry. alsame Sep 2013 #17
Re: getting past this.... Junkdrawer Sep 2013 #18
So sorry to hear that. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #19
Happened to a cat of mine. Don't blame yourself. randome Sep 2013 #20
Aww, I am so sorry Marrah_G Sep 2013 #22
I Saw My Kitty Get Run Over otohara Sep 2013 #23
I am so so sorry. Liberalynn Sep 2013 #24
That is awful...just...ugh...no words... dorkzilla Sep 2013 #25
Our dog was struck and killed by a car right in front of our house Art_from_Ark Sep 2013 #168
How terrible and awful, marble falls villager Sep 2013 #26
I am so sorry!!! IdaBriggs Sep 2013 #27
oh my dear marble... chillfactor Sep 2013 #28
I am so sorry for you and your dog. Been there. leveymg Sep 2013 #29
I am so sorry. Not Me Sep 2013 #30
I'm so sorry - TBF Sep 2013 #31
That's really terrible - I'm sorry you are going through this- hang in there. nt el_bryanto Sep 2013 #32
I lost 2 in a 7 week period earlier this year LordGlenconner Sep 2013 #34
Pets startout as a "thing" and become part and parcel of us in such a wonderfull subversive... marble falls Sep 2013 #77
wow. that's very well said LordGlenconner Oct 2013 #219
It hurts. A lot. Happened to me. Took me a long while before applegrove Sep 2013 #35
I'm very sorry to hear this - I know what kind of pain you're feeling. bullwinkle428 Sep 2013 #36
Been there, once as a child, once as an adult. Very hard times. Good vibes to you. Scuba Sep 2013 #37
Ah man so sorry titaniumsalute Sep 2013 #38
You have lost a member of your family, and I'm very sorry. This is going to take time. SugarShack Sep 2013 #39
Hugs to you, marble falls. closeupready Sep 2013 #40
So sorry for your loss! Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #41
Oh, no... derby378 Sep 2013 #42
You have my most sincere thoughts . . . . Stinky The Clown Sep 2013 #43
From you, stinky, it means a lot. Thankyou. marble falls Sep 2013 #51
SO sorry to hear, benld74 Sep 2013 #44
That's terrible LittleBlue Sep 2013 #45
poor doggie. Scout Sep 2013 #46
Just.shut.up.NOW! Not time for questions! nt Are_grits_groceries Sep 2013 #139
He got past me at the door, the first time he ever got away. He went straight for the road ... marble falls Sep 2013 #155
How COULD YOU at a time like this? IrishAyes Oct 2013 #210
I can offer little more than a lit candle for you and your dog. Raine1967 Sep 2013 #47
I don't deserve much, but Bradley was a wonderful dog. marble falls Sep 2013 #52
I'm so very sorry. 2theleft Sep 2013 #48
Your dog was loved. Wilms Sep 2013 #49
Wow, so sorry TuxedoKat Sep 2013 #53
I'm so sorry. How awful! sinkingfeeling Sep 2013 #54
So very sorry. I have lost both a dog and a cat in that way. It is such a tragedy and is appleannie1 Sep 2013 #55
Bradley was too much for us, he's pulled and knocked both my wife and me down ..... marble falls Sep 2013 #63
how awful in every way imaginable... I am so sorry renate Sep 2013 #71
Thankyou for your kind words. I appreciate my privelege of being on DU and the kindness of .... marble falls Sep 2013 #75
You must keep us posted as to the situation. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #211
James spent almost his entire enlistment in Iraq - including an 14 month "stop loss" hitch.... marble falls Oct 2013 #213
This message was self-deleted by its author Junkdrawer Sep 2013 #144
I'm so sorry. I've lost three that way in my lifetime. Faygo Kid Sep 2013 #56
I am very sorry Stuart G Sep 2013 #57
I am so sorry about this. duffyduff Sep 2013 #58
OMG ... I am so sorry etherealtruth Sep 2013 #59
I ran over my dog by accident SHRED Sep 2013 #60
I am sorry for your loss. marble falls Sep 2013 #92
Oh no. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #61
Sincere condolences, marble falls sarge43 Sep 2013 #62
I'm so sorry ... polly7 Sep 2013 #64
I am so sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 Sep 2013 #65
gasp! Liberal_in_LA Sep 2013 #66
I lost a cat that way about a year ago TrogL Sep 2013 #67
:( tofuandbeer Sep 2013 #68
Oh no! That's terrible. cui bono Sep 2013 #69
Ohhhh, I am so sorry, marble falls! frogmarch Sep 2013 #70
I'm so sorry Randomthought Sep 2013 #72
I just hurt and I need to let someone know what a wonderfull presence has been removed .... marble falls Sep 2013 #86
You will. CoffeeCat Sep 2013 #175
My Sister Lost Her Beloved Dog About A Year Ago............ ChoppinBroccoli Sep 2013 #73
People never think to get the license number.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #110
When one of my chows got out and I was chasing her down the street, IrishAyes Oct 2013 #212
How terrible. Granny M Sep 2013 #74
So sorry for your painful loss. Happened to me. So much love in such a small package. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #76
:( I am so sorry Myrina Sep 2013 #78
I'm so sorry. That is very tragic and heartbreaking qanda Sep 2013 #79
Oh my dear. I am so sorry. Sounds as if you gave him a lovely life. nolabear Sep 2013 #80
Sorry! James48 Sep 2013 #81
I am SO, SO sorry!!!!! pnwmom Sep 2013 #82
I am so sorry get the red out Sep 2013 #83
you probably won't. Hopefully you can work through it though :( PatrynXX Sep 2013 #84
Dogs become family members in my house.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #85
I don't think he suffered a lot. We had no intention of keeping him. It was only because of him.... marble falls Sep 2013 #88
So, does that mean your stepson is about to start packing? Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #93
If we have to call the police after I tell him what has happened. marble falls Sep 2013 #99
Okay,...THAT just made it a requirement that you update us. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #103
Its good to know guardian angels are everywhere, even on DU. I promise not leave you hanging... marble falls Sep 2013 #117
James seems to have taken it better than we expected. He just walked accross the street .... marble falls Sep 2013 #146
Remember that James will be hurting, too, No Vested Interest Sep 2013 #138
You are right. We are military and we think we tough it out. I've learned better, James not.... marble falls Sep 2013 #145
We all have regrets over how we might have done better. No Vested Interest Sep 2013 #197
I'm sorry for your loss. atreides1 Sep 2013 #87
I ran over one of my beagles once. She broke my heart at 2 am in the morning. B Calm Sep 2013 #89
That's tough beyond words. You have more grit than me. marble falls Sep 2013 #91
I killed another one of my dogs by accident too. He was a beautiful Yellow Lab B Calm Sep 2013 #105
I'm not having another one, either. marble falls Sep 2013 #153
please don't make that decision yet TorchTheWitch Oct 2013 #218
I've made this decision before. And Bradley was the exception. I am so unable to understand ... marble falls Oct 2013 #225
i am so so so sorry you had to experience that .... shireen Sep 2013 #125
Easy to forget how fragile life is Blue Owl Sep 2013 #90
You will get past this. You will hurt, you will grieve deeply. But you will get past this rustydog Sep 2013 #94
Oh noooo! I am so very, very sorry! *hugs* I've been through this, and honestly GreenPartyVoter Sep 2013 #95
sad. unionthug777 Sep 2013 #96
I'm so sorry for your loss Tien1985 Sep 2013 #97
You will get past this. OmahaBlueDog Sep 2013 #98
I am so sorry. Bearheim Sep 2013 #100
I am so sorry. murielm99 Sep 2013 #101
Please accept my condolences. greatlaurel Sep 2013 #102
I am so sorry. uppityperson Sep 2013 #104
Oh no!!!! Swede Atlanta Sep 2013 #106
So very, very sorry. Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #107
I am so sorry, marble falls. You've suffered a horrible loss... OneGrassRoot Sep 2013 #108
Oh no tortie Sep 2013 #109
Jeez, that is terrible...I'm so sorry for your loss! nt cry baby Sep 2013 #111
horrible horrible horrible dogindia Sep 2013 #112
.... ismnotwasm Sep 2013 #113
That's terrible, We're so sorry for you. Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #114
Terrible for you and of course worse for your pet. HereSince1628 Sep 2013 #115
MAJOR BUMMER!! Deepest condolences, comrade!! lastlib Sep 2013 #116
oh no. I am so, so sorry. I wish there was something- anything- I could do cali Sep 2013 #118
I am so sorry for you and your pup. I lost my Honey dog that way in 1990. mnhtnbb Sep 2013 #119
I am so very sad and sorry with you. Mira Sep 2013 #120
So so sorry, marble falls mike dub Sep 2013 #121
I know how you feel gejohnston Sep 2013 #122
Happened to me when I was a kid. tblue Sep 2013 #123
I am so very sorry, marble. We are here for you. nt msanthrope Sep 2013 #124
my deepest condolences to you and your wife shireen Sep 2013 #126
So sad! It will get better Roy Rolling Sep 2013 #127
That's awful matt819 Sep 2013 #128
That's awful. matt819 Sep 2013 #129
Very sorry to hear it. AndreaCG Sep 2013 #130
I am very sorry to hear that SoutherDem Sep 2013 #131
So very, very sad, marble falls ...... oldhippie Sep 2013 #132
OMG marble falls! MissDeeds Sep 2013 #133
Just like losing family. Bradley was family. But I am sure you knew this for a long time.... marble falls Sep 2013 #158
You're welcome, friend MissDeeds Sep 2013 #160
same thing happened to me a few decades ago dembotoz Sep 2013 #134
I'm so sorry. I can't imagine experiencing that. Barack_America Sep 2013 #135
I am so sorry for you. I can relate. Paper Roses Sep 2013 #136
I am so sorry for you, especially under the circumstances. no_hypocrisy Sep 2013 #137
So sorry for you and your wife. Are_grits_groceries Sep 2013 #140
I never cried for lost comrades - we knew where we were and what the options were, I never ... marble falls Sep 2013 #169
It's natural that right now you don't see the path, immediately after such a shock. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #215
I am truly sorry LibertyLover Sep 2013 #141
I'm convinced that's the only cure TorchTheWitch Oct 2013 #221
Condolences to you and your family. nt AtomicKitten Sep 2013 #142
I am so sorry. Mz Pip Sep 2013 #143
happened to me Coyote_Bandit Sep 2013 #147
I'm so sorry marble falls. :( Cha Sep 2013 #148
I'm sorry for your loss. Buns_of_Fire Sep 2013 #149
My heart breaks for you. redwitch Sep 2013 #150
I'm so, so sorry. TDale313 Sep 2013 #151
I'm sorry to hear it. PeteSelman Sep 2013 #152
Oh my god, I'm so sorry! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #154
omg, words fail Emit Sep 2013 #156
Horrible! I'm so, so sorry. n/t Greybnk48 Sep 2013 #157
Words fail me. 99Forever Sep 2013 #159
Nope. Dogs are the only source of selfless love. Bradley was full of love and fun. marble falls Sep 2013 #163
My condolences MrScorpio Sep 2013 #161
(((hugs))) nt ZombieHorde Sep 2013 #162
Oh no, I'm so sorry. BarbaRosa Sep 2013 #164
I am so, so sorry! AngryOldDem Sep 2013 #165
I believe dogs do go to heaven. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #216
Wow...that is amazing. AngryOldDem Oct 2013 #230
So sorry and sad for your loss, marble... opiate69 Sep 2013 #166
I am so sorry gopiscrap Sep 2013 #167
Sorry for your loss :( nt ecstatic Sep 2013 #170
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your wonderful dog... virgdem Sep 2013 #171
oh my gosh, so very sorry. It happened to me too last year cynannmarie Sep 2013 #172
. baldguy Sep 2013 #173
I am so very sorry. LisaLynne Sep 2013 #174
So sorry for your loss. bigwillq Sep 2013 #176
I am so sorry Danmel Sep 2013 #177
OMG! I am SO sorry! Triana Sep 2013 #178
I'm sorry Marble Falls SirRevolutionary Sep 2013 #179
Thankyou. I just feel so sad. marble falls Sep 2013 #181
That's just awful, and I'm so sorry! kentauros Sep 2013 #180
This is so tough. I never realized how much of our house he'd be a part of. There's nowhere to .... marble falls Sep 2013 #186
I understand. kentauros Sep 2013 #187
Sending you RosieS57 Oct 2013 #229
I am so so sorry CitizenLeft Sep 2013 #182
I'm so sorry for your loss. undeterred Sep 2013 #183
(((hugs)))) Tigress DEM Sep 2013 #184
My sympathies, marble. Sparkly Sep 2013 #185
I lost mine to sudden and unexpected illness thucythucy Sep 2013 #188
How horrible. My heart aches for you. williesgirl Sep 2013 #189
I am sorry for your loss nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #190
You will. Time ease the pain. roody Sep 2013 #191
sorry for your loss peace to you in time lunasun Sep 2013 #192
That's horrible... MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #193
OMG! How terrible! TorchTheWitch Sep 2013 #194
So sad for you Bryn Sep 2013 #195
I feel your pain, honestly. cristianmarie533 Sep 2013 #196
Oh no - I'm so sorry. Lil Missy Sep 2013 #198
My worst fear. I'm so sorry. Kablooie Oct 2013 #199
much comfort to you during your sorrow steve2470 Oct 2013 #200
so sorry JI7 Oct 2013 #201
I'm sorry. Jamastiene Oct 2013 #202
So very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Live and Learn Oct 2013 #203
So so sorry to read this sad thread Samantha Oct 2013 #204
I am SO sorry for your loss. Silver Gaia Oct 2013 #205
I'm sorry. LWolf Oct 2013 #206
It's hard malaise Oct 2013 #208
Whew. Through tears, I don't think that will happen. marble falls Oct 2013 #214
It will keep you busy and help you grieve malaise Oct 2013 #217
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are heartbroken. aikoaiko Oct 2013 #209
I'm so sorry, marble falls. Raffi Ella Oct 2013 #220
So sorry - haele Oct 2013 #222
I am wrecked over this and I can only imagine how much worse it is for him. We (he and I).... marble falls Oct 2013 #224
Oh, god, marble falls Bertha Venation Oct 2013 #223
Omg, what a horrible thing to have to endure. My arthritisR_US Oct 2013 #226
I'm so sorry. progressivebydesign Oct 2013 #227
How horrible for you YarnAddict Oct 2013 #228
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