STILL SAD EVEN AFTER 4 YEARS...

Its been 4 years ago that Spike was attacked and killed by that dog. It still gives me shivers and at times nightmares! I am still afraid of big dogs and when I am out walking Bandit and see another dog...OMG! Especially if its a big dog and I do not know it or its owner. Yeah I still freak out. Its an attack that will be with me the rest of my life I guess. I still have trouble with the finger that was broken trying to save my little dog from that attack. Bandit is laying here by my side like he knows I need him close by me today. He has been my buddy ever since I first laid eyes on him in the pet store. I still hope and pray that that dog was/will be destroyed for what it has done to my dog and I know it HAS attacked others since!

Just needed to vent here I guess. No need to reply.

I vividly remember the incident, the pain and horror of the attack...and your loss. Doesn't matter that 4 yrs have gone by, he was you furbaby, a loyal friend and member of your family, and you witnessed his death and suffered emotional and physical injury with this.
Know my heart is heavy for you. You are not alone. We still grieve with our furbabies losses, especially our Diablo who will be departed 1 yr May 7th. We still have his ashes close to us. Hoping to spread them at Spring Creek in PA, a place Diablo loved to fish with us. Off his lead, in the water, watching us and the fish. He got so excited when we had a fish on and wiggled all over with shared joy when we released the fish back into the water to fight another day. Hubby tends to dwell with regrets, I choose to remember all the wonderful days spent with this remarkable animal. I especially remember the dream I had one night that told me WE needed to adopt him, even though we had told our son, Angus, no. I am grateful for this message for he fullfilled any and all expectations an animal could bring to a family.
Thank you for sharing your pain and letting us give back our support and understanding.
Monica

Thankyou Monica!!!

HUGS

PS Monica...I have to add this...when we buried Spike in the backyard in Michigan Gary planted rose bushes all around the grave site. I dug them up and brought them with me to Ohio. I had 4 of them. 3 of them survived the move...BUT...Rick's step dad killed them after we moved out!!!!!!! I still have 1 of them and keep trying to bring it back and I will NOT throw it away and maybe it will come back again...its the last thing I have of Spike...I hate Rick's step dad for doing that!!! He knows what those roses meant to me!!!

So many changes in my life since Spike was killed...My leaving Gary and getting a divorce and moving to Ohio and being with Rick and loving it here...WOW!!!

Atleast you have the ashes of your dog...(((Monica))) Thanks for being here when I needed you all the most!!!

HUGS

Awww, Judy, I didn't know this story.  I'm so sorry!  I can't imagine the horror of that day for you. 

Love you, sista!

Vickie

Vickie, it was the worst day of my life seeing that happen to my little dog!!!

Thanks...HUGS

Judy, Vent away. It helps me when I can share something that is weighing heavily on my soul. I'm glad that we can be here for you.

Thanks Karen!! You would think that after 4 years I would be over it but I am not!!! It is still so fresh in my mind!!!!!

HUGS

I remember when that happened and how devastated you were. ... you can never replace the pet that's gone, you can just get a new friend. I still miss my cats, Kittle, Cinnamon, Scooter, Diva and Nettie, even though Diva and Nettie are still alive. Bandit just gives you a different type of love, but not the same. And the attack makes it just that much worse for you.

Eileen Thankyou for understanding what I am going through!! It was the most horrible thing I have ever seen in my life!!! I am happy that Bandit and I found each other and he makes me so happy!! He knows when I am sad and need a kiss from him!  He is my boy!!!

HUGS

Hi Judy, It is a shame about your dog, I am no expert but healing from something visual such as your experience is not easy and there is no deadline. I hope for your comfort to try and put it from your mind. God be with you.
Take Care
Sharon