A very sad day....

[manderz]

I'm so sorry for your loss. How devastating. You are handling it with such grace.

 

[omc111]

I'm so sorry for your loss. How awful for you and your DH. Be kind to yourselves and make time for grieving. Animals are vital family members and their loss can be felt as acutely as the loss of a human family member.

 

[Imdanny]

I'm so sorry.

 

[TristanC]

Thanks again everyone. I'm trying to remember happy things about Tuffs. I took him to the dog park Sunday and he was soooo happy. Here is a picture of him pretending to be a Christmas gift. He always loved the Christmas tree, and would snuggle up underneath it.

So sorry, so so sorry for your loss. Such an adorable dog...

 

[Deia]

I am so sorry. Only dog owners can relate to how much sadness this can bring. Please take your time to grieve and feel better.

 

[dani13]

Oh my, this is such a very sad story. I'm so sorry for your loss. How tragic. I'll be praying you and your family

 

[dragonfly411]

I'm so sorry for your loss, that is just devastating. I'd probably suggest that you and the neighbors get together and figure out solutions to how their dog will stay in the fence. If it is a wire fence, perhaps zip ties along the posts to help keep the wire in place? I know there is nothing that will help you to fill that loss, but warm thoughts are sent your way.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

I am so sorry this happened. Hugs.

 

[allycat0303]

How horrible for Tuffy! And for you and your husband. I'm so sorry for your loss!

 

[junebug17]

Just checking in with some extra (((hugs))) Tuffy, and to let you know I'm thinking about you - I continue to feel so badly about this - please be good to yourself, you've suffered a trauma and I'm concerned for you - please share how you're feeling with others, even if it's coming on PS and sharing with us - please take care.

 

[tuffyluvr]

Thanks again everyone. I wish I could thank everyone personally, but I am just so exhausted and overwhelmed... I'm doing okay--still really sad, of course. I keep breaking down and crying. I'm back at work today (well, I'm halfway here, at least). Everyone has been so supportive and caring--here on PS and IRL. Tuffy was such a character. Such a funny, cute and completely neurotic little dog. He is going to be missed.

 

[Amys Bling]

Thanks again everyone. I wish I could thank everyone personally, but I am just so exhausted and overwhelmed... I'm doing okay--still really sad, of course. I keep breaking down and crying. I'm back at work today (well, I'm halfway here, at least). Everyone has been so supportive and caring--here on PS and IRL. Tuffy was such a character. Such a funny, cute and completely neurotic little dog. He is going to be missed.

He Is adorable, and seeing this pic and thinking about this has made me tear up. So sorry again. I know how hard it is to lose a pet.

 

[hay joe]

Sorry, so very sorry.

 

[Maltshake]

Tuffyluvr,

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know words cannot fully express the grief and loss you must be feeling right now. These creatures have a way of burrowing deep into our hearts. I lost my first dog over six years ago and I still think about her and miss her almost everyday.

Was Tuffy a yorkie mix? He looks like he might be a maltese-yorkie? I apologize if he's not, it's just that the pictures of him remind me so much of my maltese.

What a terrible and tragic accident. I'm always wary of big dogs when I'm walking my maltese because I know (not all) but some dogs regard the little toy breeds as just that - toys. Again, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can tell Tuffy was extremely loved, and I'm sure he had a very happy life.

My thoughts are with you.

 

[Laila619]

Aww, Tuffy was so adorable and sweet. I am so sad, I can only imagine how brokenhearted you must be feeling. This is such a horrible thing to happen to a cherished pet.

 

[DivaDiamond007]

Their dog managed to work the chain link fence apart. It's a part of the fence that is behind our shed and covered with vines and ivy, so no once noticed the hole. We really had to look for it.

Their dog is actually an Akita/Husky mix, and apparently he is very aggressive towards other animals--he has killed several possums, birds and raccoons. The neighbors feel really bad and were very apologetic. I'm not thrilled with the situation, but getting angry and blaming them won't bring my dog back. And I don't want to be vengeful and make them put their dog down. It's an unfortunate situation all around.

I am so sorry for the loss of your dog

You're a better woman than I am. I'd be calling the dog warden and have the neighbor's dog eliminated. Where I live a dog is considered vicious if it harms or kills a person or animal. It won't bring your dog back but at least the neighbor's dog wouldn't have the opportunity to harm anyone else.

 

[tuffyluvr]

Tuffyluvr,

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know words cannot fully express the grief and loss you must be feeling right now. These creatures have a way of burrowing deep into our hearts. I lost my first dog over six years ago and I still think about her and miss her almost everyday.

Was Tuffy a yorkie mix? He looks like he might be a maltese-yorkie? I apologize if he's not, it's just that the pictures of him remind me so much of my maltese.

What a terrible and tragic accident. I'm always wary of big dogs when I'm walking my maltese because I know (not all) but some dogs regard the little toy breeds as just that - toys. Again, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can tell Tuffy was extremely loved, and I'm sure he had a very happy life.

My thoughts are with you.

Thank you--I'm not exactly sure what Tuffy was because I found him abandoned on the side of the road with another little dog about the same age--she is also a mutt, bit looks more like a long haired chihuahua. I'm positive he was yorkie and Maltese, but I'm not sure if he had another breed or two in him. I always called him a "Teddy bear terrier".

 

[stargurl78]

Oh my gosh, how terrible! My heart hurts just reading this. I am so sorry and I'm sending lots of ((HUGS))!

 

[partgypsy]

How Horrible! Tuffy is such a sweetheart!
When I started reading, I had a terrible feeling you were going to tell us Tuffy passed away in the backyard but this is so awful!

I love animals to, but it's not being vindictive. If your neighbor's dog killed a dog that was not threatening him or a threat in any way, there is a good chance this could happen again. That dog either needs to be rehabilitated, or put down. You don't want someone else to go through this experience, either their pet or a child.

 

[Maltshake]

Tuffyluvr,

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know words cannot fully express the grief and loss you must be feeling right now. These creatures have a way of burrowing deep into our hearts. I lost my first dog over six years ago and I still think about her and miss her almost everyday.

Was Tuffy a yorkie mix? He looks like he might be a maltese-yorkie? I apologize if he's not, it's just that the pictures of him remind me so much of my maltese.

What a terrible and tragic accident. I'm always wary of big dogs when I'm walking my maltese because I know (not all) but some dogs regard the little toy breeds as just that - toys. Again, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can tell Tuffy was extremely loved, and I'm sure he had a very happy life.

My thoughts are with you.

Thank you--I'm not exactly sure what Tuffy was because I found him abandoned on the side of the road with another little dog about the same age--she is also a mutt, bit looks more like a long haired chihuahua. I'm positive he was yorkie and Maltese, but I'm not sure if he had another breed or two in him. I always called him a "Teddy bear terrier".

What kind of person could do that??!! Just abandon these babies on the side of the road like they were trash? Stories like that break my heart. Tuffy is so lucky that you found him and gave him a wonderful life.

He really does resemble a little teddy bear. His eyes hold so much personality and intelligence.

 

[AprilBaby]

What a precious little pup! I'm so sorry!

 

[maplefemme]

This breaks my heart, Tuffy, I'm so sorry for your loss.
((big hug))

 

[rubybeth]

Oh, I hate this, I'm so sorry for your loss. Many, many hugs to you. The other dog needs re-training, for sure.

My parents just got a dachshund puppy a few months ago, and I just hate thinking about something happening to her. About a month ago, she managed to sneak out of their house without a collar on when I had gone out to my car to go home, and because she's so little, I didn't see her. I just saw a flash of a shadow, and I knew it was her, put the car in park, jumped out, and yelled her name at the top of my lungs. Luckily, she came running and was fine, but it could have been a horrible tragedy and I don't think I could live with myself if I caused her injury or death.

 

[lknvrb4]

I am so sorry for your loss, it was heartbreaking just to read what you wrote.

 

[Laughinggravy0]

My god what terrible, terrible story - I'm with DivaDiamond. That is abysmal. I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how devastated I'd be if a dog killed Molly (my small cocker). You weren't even public place. S/he was on your own property, God, if a dog isn't safe in your own, enclosed garden where the hell is it safe. I'd throw the book at them. I'm so very very sorry for you. This is really the most upsetting thing - poor you. If their dog destroyed the boundary wall, that's their responsibility right there. They'd have to be almost as devastated as you are before I'd think of letting it go. My thoughts are with, bucket loads.

 

[Porridge]

Oh Tuffy! I'm so so sorry. Oh I can't imagine. What an awful shock. Sending big hugs your way honey x

 

[vintagelover229]

I am so sorry

But what a very mature way to handle things-I can't imagine the pain of losing a pet. HUGS to you! What a sweetheart you are giving a home to an abandoned pet (how horrible are people to do that though!? And with such a cute dog at that?!).


I know its to soon but there are many adorable pets who would love to have a wonderful mommy like you. When the time is right I have faith that the correct pup will be placed in your path for you to love and to take care of too.

HUGS!


PS. Not to derail the very sensitive topic but yesterday we went to do our house inspection before waving all of our conditions to purchase the house (a foreclosure) and we hear this wailing meowing from the garage attic. My husbands brother went to one side of the garage and began pulling down on the metal part and this adorable cat came out and I had to help it out (not sure the sex). Who knows how it got in there or how long it was in there-but the poor thing was cold, hungry and as lovable as could be (more so than my current cat!). I went to the animal hospital and got some food for it and called a no kill shelter (I wanted to keep it but alas I didn't win since we already have one) and I'm praying it finds a good home. I'm not sure where it came from since we'd been there before but I can only assume someone left it out since it was so friendly or that the previous owners (which we know had pets of some sort due to carpet stains and the fenced in front yard area) and it was pawing at the window like it lived there-breaks my heart that people would do that

 

[lulu]

I teared up too-what a cutie! How wonderful that you gave him a loving home.

 

[Enerchi]

Hi Tuffyluvr. How are you doing today?

It may be silly, but I thought about you all day today. I woke up this morning thinking about what you went thru yesterday and how I'd react if that happened to either of my dogs. I don't know how I'd make it thru - I know we all do cope in crisis, but you never imagine yourself ever having to face one. I would be devastated - as I'm sure you are. I hope that today will be just slightly easier and then tomorrow, a little better still, but it all takes time. I really hope the best for you and your DH in being able to cope with the loss of your
"little teddybear terrier"

I told the story at work (I work with bylaw officers on a regular basis) and they were saddened as well. They also encouraged you to report this to your local bylaw department (not sure if you are US or Cdn or other, but every municipality/city has a department that can regulate and control animals) as an animal that can attack another animal, could also just as easily harm a child. Yes, that was mentioned on several PP's above, but please, when you are stronger, contact the bylaw office and report this. They don't necessarily remove the animal, but they will monitor the dog and its environment to ensure it is in a safe and secure location. My co workers were focusing on future prevention as the goal, not punishment for this incident. That would be a different matter... (and if I were you, even tho it can't bring Tuffy back, I don't think I'd have the restraint to not confront and 'freak out' on them!!!!)

Any how --- all that to say, I am thinking about you and your loss.

 

[K9]

Tuffyluvr - I hope you are doing better today. I am still so sad for you over the loss of your fuzzy.

I think you are still in shock over the situation, but once you're feeling better I second the previous suggestion to encourage your neighbors seek help for their dog with an aggression specialist. Dog/dog aggression can be managed and sometimes overcome. Should you ever get another dog someday, you'd not want the fear/worry of another attack. I guess I wouldn't downplay the event too much - your neighbors have an obligation to be good canine owners and get their dog the help he/she deserves.

Again, I'm so truly sorry for your loss.