It My little dog ran out infront of my truck,,, I ran over her and I killed her , My heart is breaking and I can’t get over the guilt.. it was aweful…
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Prayers Up! for your comfort and ease of guilt.
It was an accident. A horrible accident, but not one done out of malice or ill intent.
Oh I am so sorry, how awful for you.....it's not your fault, please take it easy on yourself. Prayers for peace, fren.
If sax the worst thing I ever saw and now I am having a break down… I killed my little dog..
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For 15 years ,, never ever did she ho infront of my truck.., I killed my little dog…
15 good years fren. Your dog was lucky to have so much time with someone that cares so much.
Fifteen years?
That's a long time.
Just tell her her you love her and you're sorry.
I'll bet she'll visit you in your dreams and say it's okay.
It sounds like your heart is broken. Please forgive yourself. You clearly loved your dog. Please don't be so hard on yourself.
Clearly a freak accident fren. Please don't be too hard on yourself.
I did not adopt her,, she adopted me.. and that is my thanks,, I ran her the fuck over,, I killed my little dog…
Sounds like you have her a great life for 15 years. If this was different behavior from before, she could have been declining a bit cognitively. 15 years is an amazing life for any dog! Be thankful you had her and I'm sorry that it went this way, but it is definitely not your fault!
My dad did something similar. Many years ago he got a 7 week old toy Chihuahua. He set it on the floor, got distracted, and you can guess the rest.
Its horrible. But its still an accident. Give it time. Its going to suck for a while. When you feel up to it, maybe do a little volunteering at your local shelter in her honor.
SHE adopted you, 15 years ago
AND now SHE decided to go - running in front of your truck, which she never did before.
It was an accident, you did not kill her, she killed herself.
Grieve for the loss of your little friend, but don't burden yourself with self-hate and guilt.
God knows your heart and mind, he will comfort and soothe your heart, if you let go of attacking yourself.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have four dogs and worry about that all the time.
Wow fern it was a horrible accident.I am sorry to hear that. Just know your little pal is with the lord now and you will be together again.Dont be so hard on yourself it is not something that happened out of malice was a freak accident. Your fam here are with you.
I’m so sorry! Yes it was an absolute accident, try not to beat yourself and just remember the good times you were blessed with your four legged friend.
I’m taking it really hard,, I did not adopt her,, she adopted me.. and Ito show my my thanks I killed her!!!!
Oh you didn’t kill her on purpose, I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now. I never knew how awesome dogs were until we got one 2 years ago and another 8 months ago. They are mini guardian angels on earth but accidents unfortunately happen and while your pup isn’t in pain you are. You furry friend would be heartbroken to see you so upset!! They would only want you to find comfort in the time you had together. I’m praying you find comfort and forgive yourself because no one blames you especially not your pup.
Heavenly Father we love you so much. We come to you today on behalf of yinz. Father they are hurting big time. A terrible tragedy took place that resulted in the death of there dog. Father our fren is feeling guilt, sadness and just overall negative. Please take this from them and fill them with your love and light. Let them only hold onto the happy memories and push out all else. Let them feel the love we are sending there way and to find peace in your arms. In Jesus Christ glorious name amen
So sorry to hear friend. I love u and am here if u need a fren to vent to.
SO VERY SORRY. A painful accident. Similar happened to my mom's dog... never leashed because never left her side until just once....
I will try to console you with this. Your dog lived 15 years, a ripe old age.I bet you took such good care of him, he probably looked 10. However, I had one dog at 14 years suddenly developed mast cell tumors. He was given 3 months to live. I didnt want to euthanize, I loved him too much. But 1 day he showed me he wanted to go and I did it.
Another dog was 16, went blind, hunchbacked, couldnt walk. I held her in my lap and hand fed/watered her. One morning she just laid there, gone. She wasnt happy.
My point is.... it was an accident, it couldnt be helped and your sweetheart did not suffer.
Fren the horror of feeling responsible for something bad happening to our animals is crushing. I have experienced similar so I want to tell you. On the best, happiest day of sweet little Apple's life, there was an accident. She went from joy to being in shock and so badly hurt that for her sake I had to let her go. In one 24 hr period she was here then not here. And this is not the first time that a freak situation resulted in suddenly losing dogs in a way that broke my heart and gave me ptsd and made me angry with God. God-awful things happen and so quickly. No matter how hard we try, and how much we love. My point being that when it is their moment to leave this earth they leave it and sometimes we are involved in how it happens. I miss her! I miss her so much. You just have to cry til you have no more tears and feel everything else you feel over this completely devastating turn of events. There isn't anything on Earth more painful than regret both for things not done, or done. I feel your pain very much. Wish I could take some of it away. There is a little dog with a lonely sad heart suffering at a shelter right now that needs you so much. Just don't forget that, that you are needed.
Don't feel bad about adopting another pup.
Consider this:
The love and affection you would have given her for the rest of her life is now up in the air.
You can either continue to mourn over the loss or acknowledge that you have love to give to another of God's creatures.
You've proven you have the capacity and resources to do so.
So, don't let your dog's death delude you into thinking you've done irreconcilable wrong and shouldn't be allowed to have another dog to care for.
Instead, dedicate your dog's life to God and honor her by taking up the burden of caring for another dog with every bit of passion as you had caring for her. Just don't run that one over. If you don't learn from your mistakes, then they become intentional.
However, if you aren't capable to take care of another dog, then don't. Half-assed love isn't love at all. Don't feel bad if you decide not to adopt another pupper.
Most importantly... that you are affected this much by this accident means you truly loved her.
Take it to God, fren. He will understand your pain better than anyone else. He gave his Son to save the world.
It was an accident, fren. Sometimes terrible things happen that we have no control over. Take a deep breath and forgive yourself. There was nothing you could have done to change the situation. Give it some time. May God ease your soul.
Praying for you. This will require time and forgiveness on your end as you know it was an accident.
Oh my word. I am so sorry to read this, fren. I am praying that God carries you through this time and eases your guilt. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
You had many good years with her. Send her prayers for a peaceful repose.
Never forget.
Atone for this accident by promising yourself to be a safer more vigilant driver & share your experience so others can become safer drivers. This sort of accident happens to a lot of people. Use it to honor your little dog’s life and create value by healing, helping & teaching others.
Our pets never stop loving us, even on the other side. I promise you that. Your dog knows you love her and that it was an accident. Everyone makes mistakes. Please forgive yourself and remember all the love your dog gave you and the good times you shared. You are human. God will comfort you.
And if you need a place to talk more about it, there is an excellent pet loss forum that can talk you through it. Let me know if you want more info. God bless you, fren.
Prayers up for you fren, that God heals the trauma.
I'm praying for you. Take time to grieve and use it to lean on Jesus. Give your sorrow to Him. I can only imagine what you are feeling and I am so sorry.
You are supposed to feel awful. That’s what decent humans do. We are with you and sorry that happened.
Prayers your way.
I’m so sorry… I don’t know what else to say that hasn’t been said already except you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Know one thing - you gave your dog a good life! I’m sure you loved him and he loved you! And you didn’t kill him. It was an unfortunate accident. Please believe that.
Praying for you Fren 🙏🙏🙏 thinking and praying for you all night!
Go be with people who love you. Go be with a friend. Do not be alone. You need company and interaction. Deep breath, in, out, find something to occupy your mind. Aim for tomorrow. Then check back with us. We will be here.
so sorry to hear. Stay strong. It wasn't your fault.