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The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of a work of poetic prose written some time between 1980 and 1992, whose original creator is unknown. The theme is of an other-worldly place to which a pet goes upon its death, eventually to be reunited with its owner.
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  • CoBuHe
    • Gold Top Dog

    Run Free Suffering Dog (CoBuHe)

    CoBuHe

    Posted : 8/10/2010 8:42:39 AM

    I am ridden with guilt.  My heart is broken.  My stomach hurts.

    Yesterday, as I was on my way to work, I glanced over to the side of the busy highway and saw a dog laying on its side, tail wagging quickly.  The dog (I'm sure) was hit by a car.  He obviously was injured to the point that he or she could not move away.  I couldn't stop to render aid.  I wanted desparately to turn around to go help this dog.  Get it off the road, get it to the hospital.  But, I couldn't.  I had to continue to work to meet my CIO who was coming to town to speak to the Houston folks about the recent CEO change.  It was a big day at work with many meetings that I had to facilitate as well as get the senior executive to the places he needed to be throughout the day.

    So, I had to fail this suffering dog.  I am weeping as I write this. 

    I did the only thing I could do at the time.  I called 311 who transferred me to TxDot.  The agent told me he would send Animal Control.  I asked him to please hurry.

    All day, I was ridden with guilt, hoping and praying that either someone else would stop and render aid or that Animal control would get there in time to help this dog.

    This morning, I drove by the same spot.  The dog is still there.  Different position and dead.

    This dog will haunt me forever.  Run free, I am so sorry I didn't help you.
  • sharismom
    • Gold Top Dog
    sharismom

    Posted : 8/10/2010 8:49:24 AM

    ((((((Barbara)))))))

    Run free, doggie.  You are whole and pain free again.
  • iluvjamison
    • Gold Top Dog
    iluvjamison

    Posted : 8/10/2010 8:50:20 AM

    (((((((( Barb ))))))))

     

    Deb W.
  • calliecritturs
    • Gold Top Dog
    calliecritturs

    Posted : 8/10/2010 9:37:43 AM

    Oh Barb, I am SO sorry.  When you have to weigh the potential loss of your entire job and your famiy's livelihood against something like that (knowing that when you are on a big road like that you often can't even turn around and get back to that spot in less than 15 minutes or more) it can put you in SUCH an impossible situation.

    *hugs* for you ... trust me, your prayers were heard.  You heart WAS heard.  You did the best you could  Sometimes "modern life" just plain sucks. 

  • shadowsgin
    • Gold Top Dog
    shadowsgin

    Posted : 8/10/2010 10:46:49 AM

    {{{{{Barb}}}}  I know how this feels, I have had this happen to me before!  You neednt feel so guilty, you did what you could which is way more than the thousands of other cars that passed this same suffering dog.  When you passed later you must know that this dog was already cross the bridge and having a wonderful time with all our babies that were waiting to greet the newcomer.   We know and in your heart you know you did all that you could.  

  • janobonano
    • Gold Top Dog
    janobonano

    Posted : 8/10/2010 2:27:49 PM

     Oh I'm so sorry. Run free, poor doggie.

  • FrisbyPI
    • Gold Top Dog
    FrisbyPI

    Posted : 8/10/2010 3:08:18 PM

    I am so sorry. Know that you did what you could and you were heard. The pup is now free of pain at the Bridge, playing with all his new friends. Many, many hugs for you.
  • Johnny&Tessy
    • Gold Top Dog
    Johnny&Tessy

    Posted : 8/10/2010 6:09:27 PM

    (((((BARB)))))

    Don't beat yourself up over this.  You did all you could and you've got a heart of gold.

    Run Free Doggie
  • cakana
    • Gold Top Dog
    cakana

    Posted : 8/10/2010 6:15:34 PM

    Barb - I'm so sorry and I can completely understand how you feel but you did what you could. Still, it doesn't make it less sad. Run free sweet dog.
  • BlackLabbie
    • Gold Top Dog
    BlackLabbie

    Posted : 8/10/2010 7:14:46 PM

    Barb, you did everything you could have. ((((hugs))))
  • tacran
    • Gold Top Dog
    tacran

    Posted : 8/11/2010 12:13:50 PM

    Oh, I'm so very sorry to hear that you experienced this.  I can only imagine how you're feeling, but I think I'd be feeling exactly as you described.  I can't think of anything comforting to say . . . other than to say my heart goes out to you and to the sweet dog.  I wasn't even there, and this story will stay in my mind, too.

    I really hope it's true that animals like this feel the good energy that goes out to them when we hear their stories or witness their suffering.  It's just too awful to think otherwise. 

    Sending a hug to you, Barb -- you're not alone in your sadness and tears.
  • gradyupmybutt
    • Gold Top Dog
    gradyupmybutt

    Posted : 8/19/2010 10:00:41 AM

    ((Barb))  I have nothing to add to what others have said except that my heart is with you.