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I was dogsitting, the dog got run over and killed
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I i guess I totally did.
Like i said, i have no experience with how to handle this situation. Oh well.
I took the other dogs down to the grave to see what their reaction would be, they didn't seem to have any immediate reaction. Then the started sniffing the area where i put the bag down on the ground that the carcass was in. Then i picked em up and placed them closer to the grave, and the didn't seem to have any reaction.
I figure i can just sprinkle some vinegar ever couple days or something for now. Also the ground here is like 50% rock. It was a pain to dig up, but i doubt anything is going to be able to dig 2 feet down then plus with the rocks on the top of the grave. I don't think it will happen.
Its in the yard, might as well get it over with rather them leave them find it for themselves
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MeisaMcCaffrey
Why? What would this accomplish haha.
Particle Physicist
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Some of you people are incredibly harsh. He didn't do anything that the owners did not allow. He lives in a rural area without much traffic, people let their dogs roam free in places like that all the time. It is not like a city. This was a freak accident.
The grave looks very nice and I am sure the owners will appreciate it. Don't worry about the slices of lime, the vinegar should help, and the fact that it is rock will also deter animals from digging through. Pretty shitty situation for you, but I think you have handled it well.
The grave looks very nice and I am sure the owners will appreciate it. Don't worry about the slices of lime, the vinegar should help, and the fact that it is rock will also deter animals from digging through. Pretty shitty situation for you, but I think you have handled it well.
You should have rubbed lemon juice on the dogs before taking them to the grave. This would compliment the fruity lime scent of the carcass in the ground.
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Thank you, I've really been trying to work on that aspect of my personality.
Seriously, calm down. Levity helps people cope.
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I am calm, I was just browsing this thread and see a bunch of people making fun of methane47 every post he makes. It's quite dickish. There is a difference between bringing some humor to the situation in order to help people cope, and flat out making fun of someone. By the way, were you trying to antagonize me by saying 'calm down?' The only time I see people say that is when they are blatantly in the wrong and so they try to derail a conversation by pushing someone further. Just curious.
I like that he tested it.
I am calm, I was just browsing this thread and see a bunch of people making fun of methane47 every post he makes. It's quite dickish. There is a difference between bringing some humor to the situation in order to help people cope, and flat out making fun of someone. By the way, were you trying to antagonize me by saying 'calm down?' The only time I see people say that is when they are blatantly in the wrong and so they try to derail a conversation by pushing someone further. Just curious.
If you're antagonized because someome says calm down, then see a psychiatrist. You have issues.
Particle Physicist
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lol. google "telling someone to calm down." You know quite well what effect it has on a conversation, and looky here, we aren't talking about how you were making fun of methane anymore! Nice. You also know quite well that my post was not at all over the top or out of line.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
It may be too soon. But you could go to the humane society and see if they have a small puppy. Animals can't be replaced emotionally, but a new puppy might make them a bit happier.
Ok, whatever, get help. Calling people pricks because they comment on a humorous observation is a bit over the top. Are you this obsessive about everything?
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So you aren't being antagonistic? Cause you've said multiple times that I need to see a psychiatrist and to get help. Now you are also calling me obsessive. Good job bro. It's so humorous to make fun of a guy put in a shitty situation he has never been in, not knowing what exactly to do, and asking Gaf for help. You are so cool. This whole thread has people shitting on methane, I guess you like dog piling on people asking for help. :/
BibiMaghoo
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My understanding is that with dogs kept together, and one dies, the other should be shown that it has died, so that it understands in it's own way.
It's friend of potentially many years, should not just one day disappear, and the other dog not know why. Every animal I have ever owned understands death in an instinctual way. They get it, somehow.
Taking the dogs to the grave was a good thing, though letting the other dogs see it would have been better for them, as grim as that sounds.
It's friend of potentially many years, should not just one day disappear, and the other dog not know why. Every animal I have ever owned understands death in an instinctual way. They get it, somehow.
Taking the dogs to the grave was a good thing, though letting the other dogs see it would have been better for them, as grim as that sounds.
You do seem rather obsessive and defensive over this.
And the mistake with the limes is very funny. It should be GAF's new "ly down".
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Well, there are two separate things going on here. The first, I was just telling people that they were being harsh and cruel. Those were my exact words, and I have no idea how I could have possibly been out of line with that. (i wasn't just referring to the lime thing either)
The second, is the whole calm down nonsense. Everyone knows exactly what that does to a conversation, and how antagonizing it can be. It is even more clear what his purpose was with that comment considering he followed up with needing to see a psychiatrist, get help, etc.
No they weren't. You were calling people pricks and then you edited. Which is why I said calm down. Man, talk about over-analyzing something.
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lol
That's a nice grave. I'm sure the owners will appreciate your effort.
RangersFan
Member
limes...
classic.
classic.
You let dogs out unsupervised into an unfenced area.
It is all on you, there is no other way around it and anyone who says otherwise is blowing smoke up your ass or just trying to be your interweb bro.
It was completely irresponsible to leave them when their business would not take that long, and then you could go take a picture of your pineapple and go do your business.
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I am glad you are handling it, and I am sure that it will go a long way in smoothing it over with the owners.
At the end of it all, though it could have been prevented it was still an accident and they will see that.
It is all on you, there is no other way around it and anyone who says otherwise is blowing smoke up your ass or just trying to be your interweb bro.
It was completely irresponsible to leave them when their business would not take that long, and then you could go take a picture of your pineapple and go do your business.
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I am glad you are handling it, and I am sure that it will go a long way in smoothing it over with the owners.
At the end of it all, though it could have been prevented it was still an accident and they will see that.
Do the dog owners own a leash?
Was it on the dog?
Did you hold the leash while the dog did it's business?
Did you leave the dogs completely unsupervised out in front yard where they can roam freely?
If so, I'm sorry to say you're partly to blame for what happened as it was negligent and irresponsible.
I respect you doing something about it with the grave and such though, but really please be more responsible in the future.
Was it on the dog?
Did you hold the leash while the dog did it's business?
Did you leave the dogs completely unsupervised out in front yard where they can roam freely?
If so, I'm sorry to say you're partly to blame for what happened as it was negligent and irresponsible.
I respect you doing something about it with the grave and such though, but really please be more responsible in the future.
entremet
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Read the thread, bro.
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ya it sucks :S
LLOL yeah, i'm laughing about it now,
Well i dont have any lime or quick lime, So its not like i woulda been able to pull that out. Also i'm just hopping the rocks are enough of a deterrent.
seriously?
Will do.
Methane47, sorry. I really should pay more attention, it's a fault of mine. I'm sorry that happened to the dog and to you. It does indeed suck. :/
Escape Goat
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That was posted before the thread update I believe.
Solon Solute
Neo Member
SMT
this show is not Breaking Bad why is it not Breaking Bad? it should be Breaking Bad dammit Breaking Bad
Do some research first, try to see if they had pet insurance, and get the dog replaced, pretty sure the compensation would cover the freight overnight shipping.
Make sure your colleague doesn't kill thy neighbour.
Or, better yet, try to see if the evil neighbour has insurance so they could replace the dog.
Because he ran someone's dog over, it consists of an accident, all they have to do is see the dead dog, and replace him.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...es-covered-in-a-car-accident/article11630719/
Make sure your colleague doesn't kill thy neighbour.
Or, better yet, try to see if the evil neighbour has insurance so they could replace the dog.
Because he ran someone's dog over, it consists of an accident, all they have to do is see the dead dog, and replace him.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...es-covered-in-a-car-accident/article11630719/
Liferebooted
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You let dogs run loose? Not only is that illegal is most of the US its completely idiotic.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
This thread...my God. No leash, one job, actual limes.
I'm glad the op at least gave the dog a classy burial.
I'm glad the op at least gave the dog a classy burial.
TheDiabolical
I didn't read my own avatar and now everyone knows I'm not too bright. :(
Angry Fork
Member
I would be an absolute wreck if this happened to me, like months worth of guilt. It's one thing to feel horrible about your own pet, but feeling responsible for the death of someone else's is so much worse imo.
NullPointer
Member
This. That'd be the sitting part of dogsitting.
Sucks to be anybody involved in this. What a mess.
Best pineapple I've ever had in my life. Don't know if I'll be able to back to store bought. Store bought pineapples taste good but they are as close to jelly as you can get, they don't have much meat to it. This pineapple was meaty and juicy. My hands were drenched after eating a couple slices.
And while this image was being taken a dog was running free and soon to be hit by a car
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