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 We had a very traumatizing experience this afternoon. Shortly after returning home, my 9 year old daughter let out our 18 week old Labradoodle, Charlie, as she does almost everyday. But, today Charlie decided to leave the yard and visit with her 2 spaniel pals next door. My daughter, in a panic, started running after Charlie, which Charlie took as an exciting game. The next thing that happen will forever be burned into my daughters memories, for she witnessed everything that happend. As she was yelling for Charlie to come back while running after Charlie, Charlie ran into the street and was struck by a car. I heard everything, that's when all the chaos started. All my neighbors are dog lovers and have several of there own, and everyone was yelling my name and Charlies name. My heart sank as I was running to see the severity of Charlies injuries. Charlie seemed to be breathing normally, and was very coherent, but unusually calm. We rushed Charlie to the emergency vet in town where she was listed in critical condition shortly after her arrival. Her condition seemed to get worse by the second. Charlie suffered from several broken bones, a punctured lung, and massive hemorrhaging. Charlie passed away a couple hours later from her injuries. We are devastated. My daughter blames herself, and I'm blaming myself more. How do you recover from a traumatizing experience such as this?
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1.  palonghorn (3741) | 6 months ago |  First off, keep reassuring your daughter that it was not her fault, that puppies very often think that they are playing, and don't know the difference. And puppies can move quicker than you think. It's terrible that she had to witness it, but just talk about it, is the main thing. Dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is something I have had to call in counselors about, when guys with my fire department went on a bad call. Don't let her just hold it inside, talk about the fun times that you had with Charlie even though you hadn't had him long. Things like this are very hard to deal with, but just don't let her blame herself. Also, don't rush into getting another puppy. Your daughter will help you decide when the time is right for another dog by her actions and things she tells you.
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| ShellyB (3008) | 6 months ago |  I complete agree.
I went to get my dog when I was ready. And even now I am kinda nervous about walking on the street where It happened.
I wish you and your daughter the best of lucks. And peace of mind too.
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| sparlow (1) | 6 months ago | I want to thank you all for your kind words and prayers. Things are becoming a little more manageable around our home, and my daughter seems to be doing so much better. I have read everyone's posts and have taken all advice into consideration. Thank you all so so much! | |
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| 2. ShellyB (3008) | 6 months ago | I am very sorry for your loss.
I am not sure what you can do right now. other than hug your daughter and talk to her.
These things happen, I lost a dog that way this year.
I went to the dog pound and saved a dog from there to help me and my new dog.
It does help a little. I am sure you will always remember Charlie, like I remember Brownie all the time.
*hug* | |
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| 3. olydove (487) | 6 months ago |  Oh sparlow I am so truly sorry for you and your daughter both. This is such a traumatic thing for her to witness and honestly I don't think one ever truly gets over something like this. The only suggestions I can offer is just to make sure and hug her and let her know that these things happen, and it's not her fault.
Give her a journal to write her feelings down in if she doesn't already have one.
If you buried Charlie in your yard somewhere, maybe have her help you make some little decorative things to put around the grave. If not then maybe you two can sit and create a scrap book, or memorial of some sort, anything to help you both mourn, and heal. It will take time but eventually you both will feel better. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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4.  carrotman92 (328) | 6 months ago |  it definyere lwas nt her dfai an fdsi idfs iier!
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5.  pratheep87 (484) | 6 months ago |  This is a sad scene in the life. Pet animals are also a member in a family and if the animal pass away it hurt our mind. I am too having a puppy but i am so serious in protecting my pet.
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| 6. galih_gg (29) | 6 months ago |  i'm sorry to your lose
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7.  bluerlyn (120) | 6 months ago | hi sparlow, im so sorry to hear about what happened. I am a dog lover myself and have 2 dogs of my own. there is no doubt that what happened will surely have a great impact on you and your daughter.
from the things that i have learned, it would be best to let yourself and your daughter grieve over the incident. the healing will come later on. on the other hand, don't get her a new dog, although often thought of to be the best solution, psychologists suggests that we let the person heal first before getting a new pet.
my heart is with you and your family and ill pray for you and for your daughter. | |
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8.  berrys (606) | 6 months ago | oh my god! that sounds absolutely horrifying. im so sorry for your lost and im even more sorry that your little girl had to witness it. and your dog was still very young. i myself am a dog lover and i still cannot stress how sad the situation must be for you right now. im sure your daughter is very upset right now and you shouldn't rush her into getting a new dog yet but if you would like a new dog why not try going to the pound or shelter instead those dogs desperately need a home and you can tell your daughter not to blame herself because it was most certainly not her fault and she was her dog's best friend. hopefully you and your daughter will be alright soon. good luck. cheers. | |
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| 9. l415565972 (19) | 6 months ago |  I'm sorry to hear this.
In my opinion, the most important thing is that try to talk to your daughter and let her know what happend to Charlie is just an accident.Everything will be OK.
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| 10. frinces (317) | 6 months ago |  We don't have a veterinary clinic or any dog pound on our community before so dogs are astray and they just run and scavenge on the streets. One day, I and my father saw a dog lying down at the middle of the street, unconscious because it was hit by a jeepney. We made an initiative todo a first aid. We pick up the dog and brought it to our home. We healed its wound and we cleaned it. We let the dog stay in the our house until it has totally recovered.
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