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Title: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Rats and Dogs on October 08, 2009, 05:27:52 PM
She is going to be ok, as this happened yesterday when I was in hospital having my investigations. OH took the dogs to a local park, it is the first time he has taken them on his own, and the first time Tia has been in that particular park.

They were in the glen part of the park, and in order to cross to the other side of the burn, they had to come out of the glen, but were still in the actual park. He made sure both Duggie and Tia were with him all the way as there is a gate further up the hill that leads to a busy road, but Tia heard a dog barking in the street and suddenly bolted up the hill and out of the park and across the road, where she was struck by a passing car. OH didn't see it happen, he heard her screaming, and heart in mouth, grabbed Duggie and raced out of the gate to find her lying on the road not moving. :'(

A woman appeared with a blanket, and a few other people stopped to help, OH got her immediately to the vet, where they said they didn't think she had internal injuries, but may have broken her leg and had bad bruising, she also had a cut on her mouth. By this time, she could stand up, but couldn't walk. They decided to send her home to be monitored, and she was given metacam and morphine injections, and he was told to bring her in this morning to be x-rayed.

He had to come and collect me from hospital, and I didn't notice anything until, as we got in the car, he was shaking and in a terrible state, and he told me what had happened. I was too out of it with my anaesthetic to really take it in, and on hindsight am glad of that, but he reassured me she was ok. I phoned the vet as soon as I got in, and she told me to keep a close eye on her all night and get her straight in if she got worse. It was so worrying, as she was just lying in her bed all night, but the morphine was making her sleepy. :'(

She is much better today, and can hobble around slowly, the vet thinks it is a bad sprain, and she is on metacam and rest for a while. She was so lucky, as apparently, an articulated lorry was passing at the same time as the car that hit her. I am so shaken up now, and can't believe what happened, a split second and she was nearly gone. OH is blaming himself, but it happened so quickly that he couldn't have caught her, he is cursing himself for not putting their leads on at that part, but thought the gate was far enough away. The thought that we nearly lost her is horrendous, but she is still with us asking for cuddles and treats today. :luv:
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Post by: supergirl on October 08, 2009, 05:31:27 PM
How awful for you all - as I was reading I was thinking please let Tia be ok. 

Hopefully some rest will see her get better day by day - such a lucky escape, as it sounds as if it could have been so much worse.

Take care the both of you  :luv:
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Post by: JaspersMum on October 08, 2009, 05:32:51 PM
Oh Fiona, what a totally c**p day  :'( Your OH must of been beside himself worrying about you and then thinking what could of been  :'(

I hope that Tia recovers well, in the meantime its TLC and cuddles for you both
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Post by: Joules on October 08, 2009, 05:34:39 PM
OMG Fiona what a day  :o :o

Thank goodness Tia is going to be OK - what a fright for your OH and for you.  :-\

You must be sooo relieved - I bet you are giving her lots of special cuddles today.  :luv:

Get well soon Tia  :-*
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Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 08, 2009, 05:37:51 PM
Oh Dog, poor Tia, :o  i was just about to reply to your hospital post, you are certainly both in the wars  >:( , i hope the consultant can finally find out what is causing your problems, a hug to you and a gentle squidge for Tia  :-* :luv: i am sure that Duggie is doing his best Florence Nightingale impression for his Mum and baby Sister :luv:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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Post by: Hurtwood Dogs on October 08, 2009, 05:38:28 PM
Oh Fiona... MASSIVE MASSIVE hugs to all of you. These things happen and at least all of you are ok.

Sounds like given a bit of rest she will be fine too, what a shock though  :-* :-* :-*

How are you from your op?

xxxx
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Post by: Karma on October 08, 2009, 05:39:47 PM
 :o :o

Good Grief, thank goodness Tia is going to be ok.

 :luv: :luv:

But what a fright for your OH...  (and you, of course!)
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Post by: MegandMolly on October 08, 2009, 05:43:09 PM
Poor Tia  :'(

Yesterday was a horrible day all round then, hope both you and Tia are feeling better soon  :luv:
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Post by: bajoleth on October 08, 2009, 05:43:15 PM
Awww Fiona what a terrible day you and your OH must have had :'( I am so glad she seems better today , give Tia a gentle hug from us and a big kiss from Belle to Duggie cos I bet he is making you feel better :angel: Your poor OH too I hope he is still not feeling guilty, Tia is still new to you and you have yet to discover what will set her running (like the dog bark ) he wasn't to know that so really shouldn't blame himself. I hope you all have a relaxing evening to get over yesterday, lots of love  :luv: Jo and Belle
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Post by: Helen on October 08, 2009, 05:44:14 PM
so pleased she's going to be ok :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Michele on October 08, 2009, 05:46:28 PM
so pleased she's going to be ok :bigarmhug:

So am I  :-*
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Post by: lindseyp on October 08, 2009, 05:46:45 PM
have just finished reading your update on the hosp. & then saw this.

you've all had a truly horrible day .......I feel for you all  :luv:

  :bigarmhug: to you, your OH, lovely (lucky) Tia  :angel: & of course little Duggie too  :angel: . These things happen, no-one is too blame & hard as it is, try not to think what might of been. Be kind to yourselves & have a lovely evening full of cocker cuddles from your two  :luv: :luv:

Positive wishes for Tia that she continues to improve daily  :luv: :-*
           Lindsey & the girlies  :-* xxx
    
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: *jean* on October 08, 2009, 05:47:59 PM
what a scare! am so glad shes ok.. now just make sure your OH is ok too! poor man , I bet he dreaded telling you..especially when you arent well either. hope you and tia are soon bombing about again xx
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Post by: Roslyn McConnell on October 08, 2009, 05:50:06 PM
Oh what a fright!!!! Ur poor OH must be feeling awfull but u are right these things can happen in a split second and u cant be on ur guard every second of every day!!

I hope you and Tia get better very soon. How are u feeling after ur trip to hospital?
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Post by: gorgeouspoppy on October 08, 2009, 05:52:18 PM
Hope Tia is feeling a bit better today + your Oh isn't too badly shakened up.
Cuddles to you all. :luv:
xx
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: waggytails on October 08, 2009, 05:53:57 PM
What a terrible day you have had, at least Tia seems to have been one very lucky girl and i hope she continues to make a full recovery.  Hope you are being extra nice to your oh, he must be feeling terrible.
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Post by: bluegirl on October 08, 2009, 06:00:12 PM
So sorry, this happened to our poodle years ago. She went out to greet my Dad when he came home from work but went into the road and got hit by a car. Luckily she was dazed more than anything. She couldn't walk properly for a day or two, but went on to make a full recovery without so much as a broken bone anywhere. She was really lucky.

Wishing her a speedy recovery. :luv:
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Post by: spanielcrazy on October 08, 2009, 06:02:14 PM
Sending LOADS of positive healing thoughts for Tia, you and your OH  :luv: :luv: doG knows you all need it now! 
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Post by: Robbie34 on October 08, 2009, 06:11:52 PM
How dreadful, and what a shock for you.  This sort of thing can happen so easily and it's almost impossible to prevent.

Hope she is getting better and you are all OK and getting over the shock.
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Post by: tigs71 on October 08, 2009, 06:13:44 PM
So relieved Tia is OK  :D  Sending lots of healing thoughts from our home to yours  :luv: :luv:
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Post by: Mrs K on October 08, 2009, 06:25:16 PM
Oh no Fiona, just spotted this. What a worry  :'( poor you, Tia and most of all Stuart who must be beside himeself  :'( :'(
Gentle hugs to all of you. Will be over when I come back from hols to give you the real thing  :-*
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: joanne_v on October 08, 2009, 06:35:56 PM
Oh god Fiona. My heart plummeted to my feet when I saw this and I burst into tears! Thats my worst nightmare. Can barely imagine how you and Stuart are feeling. Tia must have a hairy black guardian angel watching over her for you.  :'( Lets hope she is back to normal very soon xxx
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Post by: Saffaroo on October 08, 2009, 06:36:49 PM
What an awful day you have had... :'(  I'm so sorry having just read this and you hospital update.............pleased Tia is hopefully on the mend - be kind to all of yourselves - hugs from us  :luv:
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Post by: Ninasmum on October 08, 2009, 06:38:44 PM
What a shock  :o  for all of you  :'(   So pleased though for you all that Tia sounds like she will be o.k.  :luv: :luv:

I really hope you have some good luck very, very soon .... you all so deserve it  :D :luv:
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Post by: SandraD on October 08, 2009, 06:42:50 PM
Have just logged in to check how you are doing and my goodness what a shock!!  Sending gentle hugs to Tia, you and your hubby and of course not forgetting Duggie.
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Post by: BettyBoo on October 08, 2009, 06:48:30 PM
How awful for you all. Really pleased that she's going to be ok though :-* :-*
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Post by: SkyeSue on October 08, 2009, 06:57:04 PM
Thats my worst nightmare. Can barely imagine how you and Stuart are feeling. Tia must have a hairy black guardian angel watching over her for you.  :'

What Jo said  :luv: I was in tears last night when I read your first text, I really feared the worst. I am so happy that Tia is gonna be ok and I hope that hairy black guardian angel is watching over you too, and that all your pain and discomfort will soon be a thing of the past. Fingers and paws crossed for you Fiona. It seems so unfair that you've suffered for so long.
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Post by: mcphee on October 08, 2009, 06:57:37 PM
Poor OH, Tia and you. I lived have in dread of this for so long, and still get nervous around roads. I have witnessed it twice, happening to the most well behaved dogs and caring owners who were just not familiar with the road. I am so relieved she is better.
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Post by: Penelope on October 08, 2009, 07:08:10 PM
So glad the news is good and hope she is back to her usual self soon!   :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Post by: Nicola on October 08, 2009, 07:08:52 PM
Oh god what a shock :o :'(  I'm so glad Tia is ok though, as Jo said she must have an angel looking out for her :luv:
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Post by: sox on October 08, 2009, 07:10:18 PM
Oh What a horrid day you have had, your oh must be beside himself, big hugs to you both and also to wee Tia, thankfully she is on the mend, Sox sends a sloppy kiss to her.  xx
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Post by: johndoran on October 08, 2009, 07:22:42 PM
Oh I really wish for a speedy recovery for Tia. Bonnie Boo sends lots of Cocker kisses to Tia,you and OH, oh and of course Duggie who will be looking after you all  :luv: :luv:
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Post by: smartietopdog on October 08, 2009, 07:27:14 PM
Same as everyone else said!! My heart stopped when I saw the title of the thread, and the first line. What a horrible, horrible day. Take care, all of you x x :luv:
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Post by: Harveypops on October 08, 2009, 07:47:33 PM
Just seen this fiona! I'm so glad she's ok! :luv:

What a shock! I hope you and your husband are ok:luv: :luv:
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Post by: vikki.k on October 08, 2009, 07:54:47 PM
What a day you all had, so pleased she had someone watching over her  :angel:

Take care all of you  :luv:
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Post by: Claire7 on October 08, 2009, 07:55:34 PM
Glad she's ok.  Breagha sends lots of kisses  :luv:
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Post by: jann on October 08, 2009, 07:56:30 PM
 :o  Oh Fiona, what a day you had  yesterday :-\

I'm so relieved to see that Tia is going to be ok  :luv:

Hav txt you  :-*
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Post by: cindere528 on October 08, 2009, 07:59:54 PM
My heart was in my mouth reading your opening post. I'm so glad she seems to be ok after her accident.

I hope you & your OH are ok too & getting over the shock.

Sending lots of Cocker hugs & snogs from Violet & Pansy & a few (http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif) from me
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Post by: raca47 on October 08, 2009, 08:03:56 PM
Oh my goodness I felt sick when I saw the thread I'm so relieved it was ok when I read on. So glad she is ok and hope all goes well. Thinking of you all  :luv:
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Post by: GinnyB on October 08, 2009, 08:06:22 PM
Oh Fiona, what a shock for your OH. I hope you are all feeling better now.
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Post by: Sarah.H on October 08, 2009, 08:08:07 PM
What an awful day for you and your OH yesterday  :'( :'( :'(. Lots of  :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: to all of you, thank god Tia is ok  :luv:.
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Post by: phoenix on October 08, 2009, 08:49:45 PM
Poor chap, Poor Tia. Poor you!
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Post by: Top Barks on October 08, 2009, 08:53:14 PM
Hope you guys are ok! Take care!
Mark
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Post by: Countrygirl on October 08, 2009, 08:55:42 PM
Poor Tia and poor your OH.

A few days ago we came out of our local park a different way to usual, onto an open track with a busy main road at the end close by.  Ellie had gone to chase a squirrel so was out of sight, I manically called her but she didn't appear.  Then I saw a flash of white on the road and was convinced it was her.  My stomach went, my legs went and I could hardly breath.  Then Ellie appeared and I don't think I have ever hugged her as hard as I did then.  How your OH felt to know that Tia had been hit by a car, heard her scream and then to see her lying on the road, I cannot honestly imagine, it must have been unbelievable terrifying for him.

I am so pleased that Tia is not badly hurt, Gari was definitely looking after her.  Hope that your OH is starting to feel better and realise it was one of those things that he just couldn't foresee.

Have just read your other thread and am so sorry you have not been given a definitely diagnosis, it must be so frustrating for you.  
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Post by: LinzB on October 08, 2009, 09:01:14 PM
~Oh how awful for you and OH! Sending healing thoughts for both you and Tia from us!  :luv:
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Post by: rwasinski on October 08, 2009, 09:03:07 PM
Fiona - Hubby, Blod and me all send you love and support to you all after this difficult 24 hours. Giving you strength to bounce back from this.
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Post by: Rats and Dogs on October 08, 2009, 09:14:36 PM
Thanks everyone for such lovely kind words. :luv: I've been feeling incredibly guilty about it all, and I wasn't even there. I have been walking Tia in woods well away from roads so far, and have only started going to parks, so I should really have said to OH not to take her to that park as she wasn't ready for it yet, but he automatically went there as Gari knew it well and so does Duggie. :-\

Her recall is excellent, and OH said she was brilliant all the way round, coming back instantly and never going out of his sight, but he did say he was looking at Duggie when she heard the other dog and ran, so it was just that split second too late. I don't think he'll ever forgive himself, but I'm not blaming him, and at least she is ok. He really thought she had been killed, so we will both be extra careful from now on.
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Post by: SkyeSue on October 08, 2009, 09:17:44 PM
 How your OH felt to know that Tia had been hit by a car, heard her scream and then to see her lying on the road, I cannot honestly imagine, it must have been unbelievable terrifying for him.

I've been thinking this too. How awful for him. And then to have to tell you whilst you were in hospital? doG...it doesn't bear thinking about  ph34r I'm so, so pleased Tia is gonna be ok  :luv:
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Post by: mum2milly on October 08, 2009, 09:23:33 PM
Oh gosh Fiona, I've only just seen this. How awful for all of you. :'( The very thought gives me goosebumps. Its my worst nightmare.
So glad Tia seems to be ok, Milly & I send loads of healing thoughts for her.  :luv: :luv:
Love to you all,

Jo & Milly xx

Off to catch up with your other news from the hospital now.
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Post by: blueroangirl on October 08, 2009, 09:33:48 PM
What an awful shock. Hope Tia will soon be feeling better. Take care.
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Post by: Coco on October 08, 2009, 09:46:02 PM
Just seen this Fiona, sooo gald Tia is ok! Big husg to all in your house today x
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Post by: kalem on October 08, 2009, 09:49:27 PM
Fiona so sorry but really pleased that Tia is okay  :luv: and your OH too  :luv:, ive been offline for a coulple of days so have only just caught up with this, hope she is okay today, :luv:  :luv:

Hope your okay too,  :luv:

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Post by: Linz13 on October 08, 2009, 09:51:20 PM
Oh my goodness, I have just seen this, and I can honestly say that a thread title has never made me feel the way his one did.  

So glad she is on the mend Fiona, it must be every dog owners worst nightmare, I can't even think how your OH must have felt, seeing it unfold the way it did.

Thinking of you ALL, I hope everyone is ok x
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Post by: starboy on October 08, 2009, 09:56:55 PM
Poor Tia, I am so easily pleased that she is OK. It must have been a terrible shock.

It could have happened to anyone and your OH shouldn't blame himself.
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Post by: Annette on October 08, 2009, 09:58:23 PM
I am so sorry. What an awful shock for you all.

I haven't read your update yet, this is the first thread I have seen today.

I really hope Tia, you and your OH will soon be feeling much better.
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Post by: gabbycocker on October 08, 2009, 10:00:57 PM
I've only just seen this Fiona as I have been in bed for the best part of the day as I have a chest infection. As soon as I saw the title of the thread I was in shock but so pleased once I read down and saw that she was going to be OK.

These things happen so quickly so your OH must not blame himself. It was only last week that Gabby got out of our front gate  >:D >:D - I had literally opened it for a split second to get the recycling bin in and she was out. Because she has never been out there before off her lead I think she panicked and the more I shouted her, the more she ran - straight across one of the side roads.  :o :o Luckily nothing was coming and one of my neighbours who was just coming back with their dog grabbed her.

We now have a lock on the gate!!!!!

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Post by: 6thSense on October 08, 2009, 10:03:55 PM
OMG.  :o I was scared to read this thread as I feared the worst. How awful, but It is definitely no ones fault and it really could happen to anyone one and is one of my worst fears with my lot. Your poor OH needs a stiff whisky now I feel poor chap. I am so, so glad she is OK.  :luv:
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Post by: luckypenny on October 09, 2009, 09:51:17 AM
OMG - what a day for all of you. Glad to hear she is OK.
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Post by: minimoo on October 09, 2009, 10:38:18 AM
have just seen this now, i hope shes ok and you and OH have recovered from the shock, we sometimes forget just how fast they can cover the ground when they want to, its my worst nighmare with Ella, as shes so quick and can sometimes just charge off after something (im sure its everyones worst nightmare ) anyway i hope your all feeling ok
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Post by: amanda9586 on October 09, 2009, 10:51:13 AM
I've only just seen this as well - Thank goodness she is ok and you and your OH must have been worried sick.  This is one of my worst nightmares with Poppy as she is fairly good with the recall but if she saw another dog or bird she is off like a shot.  It could easily be any one of us I would say.....

Poor Tia - hope she feels a bit better today - asking for cuddles is a good sign  :luv: :luv:

Amanda & Poppy x x
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Post by: doughy on October 09, 2009, 10:55:34 AM
So very glad Tia is alright, your poor hubby wont want to take them out again on his own !
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Post by: Spangles on October 09, 2009, 11:01:39 AM
Thank goodness Tia is fine, what an awful shock for both you and your OH.

I know we had a close shave with Lottie when she was about 5 months old.  We live on quite a busy road but it backs onto the most amazing wooded walk and we obviously don't let the dogs off the lead until we are well into the field, just before the wood.  One day out of the blue Lottie bolted back up the field and ran out onto the path that adjoins the busy road.  I have never been so terrified infact I was rooted to the spot with fear, I thought she will have just run across the road and will have been hit by a car for sure.  My OH took chase but couldn't catch her and she was completely deaf to us.  I eventually gathered myself and walked out of the field terrified that I would find her in the road but she had stayed on the path and was waiting at our back door for my OH when he eventually caught up with her.

I don't know what spooked her ,but to this day I can still remember the fear and dread as I walked out of that field.  Luck was on our side that day but it could so easily have been different.


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Post by: jann on October 09, 2009, 11:02:34 AM
 :luv:  Hope everyone is feeling better today Fiona  :huh: 

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Post by: Gromit on October 09, 2009, 12:37:37 PM
I hope she is all fine and gets over it (you and OH might not!)
Just want to say though, maybe to still get her x-rayed? Truffle's vet thought she was ok after she was hit by a car, just bruised. I kept taking her back cos I thought something was wrong and after twelve days she was x-rayed and found to have a very bad spinal fracture. She had run out on to the road, had never done it before. She's been very deaf since birth and recall is a problem. I still have nightmares about it, especially the pain she must have been in til diagnosed. I really don't want to scare you, but now when I hear about RTAs I do worry. I just wish I had been more assertive.
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Post by: elaine.e on October 09, 2009, 12:51:05 PM
Just caught up with this. What a dreadful day for you all Fiona. I hope that Tia is feeling better this morning and that you and OH are getting over yesterday as well.

Hugs from me, William and little Louis  :luv: :luv:
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Post by: Rachsparkles on October 09, 2009, 02:22:28 PM
Oh my word, only just seen this, hope Tia is ok and you too xx
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Post by: Holly Berry on October 09, 2009, 02:36:30 PM
Just seen this what a day for you! Hope you are both OK. Hopefully this has taught her a hard fact of life.
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Post by: xlynnx on October 09, 2009, 03:54:01 PM
oh my just read this, so glad you are both alright.

sending lots of healing thoughts your way x
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Post by: jools on October 09, 2009, 04:24:34 PM
 :o How did I miss this one?  >:(

Glad to hear she's ok!
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Post by: cdpops on October 09, 2009, 05:11:55 PM
what a rotten day for you all. Pleased to see she is ok. Big hugs to you all.
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Post by: fizzyntiffy on October 09, 2009, 05:26:04 PM
Oh my, I felt sick when I read the title.  Poor Tia, and your poor OH.  As others have said, he mustn't blame himself, these scarey moments happen. 

Sending lots of XX to Tia and hope she feels better soon.  :luv:

Tiff escaped out of the front door once while I was unloading my car across the road from my house.  My heart was in my throat as she came hurtling towards me, luckily the car coming up wasn't too fast and stopped when I started jumping up and down waving at them (mad woman  ph34r)
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Post by: Rats and Dogs on October 09, 2009, 06:48:46 PM
Just want to say though, maybe to still get her x-rayed? Truffle's vet thought she was ok after she was hit by a car, just bruised. I kept taking her back cos I thought something was wrong and after twelve days she was x-rayed and found to have a very bad spinal fracture.
I'll be taking her back on Monday for a check up, but she does seem to be a lot better. :D

Tia is managing to use her leg now, although still limping, but stopping her jumping on and off our bed and the sofa is a bit of an ordeal! :o She also decided to try to run when I was giving them their breakfast, I don't know why, as I wasn't running and she wouldn't be getting it any quicker by beating me into the kitchen. ::)

She was blaming OH for her accident last night, she growled at him when he sat beside her to pat her, and she wouldn't go near him. :'( As if he didn't feel bad enough, but I'm sure she will soon forget all about it. We'll see how she is when he comes home tonight.

I took Duggie to the park today, and almost saw another dog being knocked down - she was just a pup, and was getting so excited playing with Duggie that her collar and lead somehow came off and she ran in front of a park ranger's van. :P

I'm just beginning to realise that Duggie always seems to be there when things happen... ph34r
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: louis mum on October 09, 2009, 06:55:40 PM
My gawd Fiona what a nightmare  :'( Glad she is ok  :-*
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: SkyeSue on October 09, 2009, 07:00:00 PM
She was blaming OH for her accident last night, she growled at him when he sat beside her to pat her, and she wouldn't go near him. :'( As if he didn't feel bad enough, but I'm sure she will soon forget all about it. We'll see how she is when he comes home tonight.


No she's not...and you know that  ;) Its not the way dogs think  :005: If she's growling at Stuart its for another reason, (not that I know what it is  ph34r :005:). I would bet that Mark would suggest OH hand feeds her  :dunno:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Ninasmum on October 09, 2009, 07:02:19 PM
I'm just beginning to realise that Duggie always seems to be there when things happen... ph34r

Fiona, i would just check that Duggie hasn't got  666 tattooed on him  ph34r :005:

I hope Tia continues to be well.  :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: louis mum on October 09, 2009, 07:03:18 PM
I'm just beginning to realise that Duggie always seems to be there when things happen... ph34r

Fiona, i would just check that Duggie hasn't got  666 tattooed on him  ph34r :005:

I hope Tia continues to be well.  :luv:

 :lol2: I thought that but dare not post  :005:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Ninasmum on October 09, 2009, 07:09:32 PM
I'm just beginning to realise that Duggie always seems to be there when things happen... ph34r

Fiona, i would just check that Duggie hasn't got  666 tattooed on him  ph34r :005:

I hope Tia continues to be well.  :luv:

 :lol2: I thought that but dare not post  :005:

There's me probably put my foot in it again  ::) :P   Sorry Duggie didn't mean it really  ;)
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Mudmagnets on October 09, 2009, 07:30:06 PM
Sorry I missed this, but do hope Tia and all the family are gonna be ok
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: sharonmansfield on October 09, 2009, 07:43:29 PM
I don't know where I have been looking to have missed these posts I am totally shocked by this. My heart stopped when I read the first line and now I feel so bad for your OH the poor man, its not his fault and everyones worst nightmare.
Glad Tia is going to be ok, hope OH is going to be ok too. what a vile day for you all.

Just take care thinking of you all and sending loads of love.
Sharon x
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Rats and Dogs on October 09, 2009, 07:54:59 PM
She was blaming OH for her accident last night, she growled at him when he sat beside her to pat her, and she wouldn't go near him. :'( As if he didn't feel bad enough, but I'm sure she will soon forget all about it. We'll see how she is when he comes home tonight.


No she's not...and you know that  ;) Its not the way dogs think  :005: If she's growling at Stuart its for another reason, (not that I know what it is  ph34r :005:). I would bet that Mark would suggest OH hand feeds her  :dunno:
It may have been because Duggie was there, but she definitely was funny with him. Although, she probably wanted back to me as I've been spoiling her! ::) He did hand feed her and she took it as she is such a grubber, but then wouldn't go to him when he called her over, we just can't think why as she has been following him around since she came here. :-\

Fiona, i would just check that Duggie hasn't got  666 tattooed on him  ph34r :005:
He acts so innocent, but I wouldn't be surprised by what is underneath all that fluff! :o :005:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: mcphee on October 09, 2009, 08:02:23 PM
Duggie is innocent. Rufus.
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: SkyeSue on October 09, 2009, 08:10:09 PM
Duggie is innocent. Rufus.

Duggie is innocent....collaborated by Chloe  ;) :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Mittens on October 09, 2009, 10:50:32 PM
 no - what a nightmare! Poor Tia and OH - hope all is well and that everyone is back to normal soon - and how could anyone suggest sweet little Duggie is anything but an innocent bystander in this affair?!!!  :lol:  :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: sazzysue on October 09, 2009, 11:21:12 PM
sorry Fiona I've only just read this, like the others was afraid to read it........but relieved to see that Tia is ok  :luv: :luv: 
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: debsj on October 10, 2009, 08:22:38 AM
Have only just caught up with this
So very relieved that Tia is going to be ok 

Big hugs to you all  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: dkirkuk on October 10, 2009, 10:31:25 AM
OMG, poor Tia. So relieved she is okay. Give it a few more days an I'm sure she'll be back to normal and you can start working on your OH's nerves!
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: karenann on October 10, 2009, 10:53:07 AM
How awful i had tears in my eyes reading this :'( I am soooooo glad that Tia is going to be ok. It,s so easy done and i,m sure your poor oh is feeling dreadful but thank goodness it turned out ok in the end Big hug to Tia and you both :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Karma on October 10, 2009, 11:10:00 AM

Agree with SkyeSue that Tia is NOT blaming your OH - and make sure he knows that...

It may be that she is remembering he was nearby when she was in a lot a pain and is a little wary from that association, or it could be something else entirely, but it is NOT blame... I'm sure that if he continues with the handfeeding she will soon revert to her normal self with him...  :luv:  (especially if she is a "grubber"!!)

Hope she continues to recover well and that she gets the all clear at the vets!


 
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: EmmaA on October 10, 2009, 05:23:04 PM
Oh my god  :o :o
I haven't been on much lately and I've only just seen this. I hope Tia continues to recover well. I'm sure she will with you looking after her Fiona. Bigs hugs to you all  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Rats and Dogs on October 10, 2009, 05:36:14 PM
She's doing well, she is very bright and wanted to go out on a walk today, howling with excitement when she saw Duggie getting his collar on, poor thing. She is still limping though, so I expect it will be a few days at least before she can walk on it properly. :P

She's talking to OH again, he carried her down the stairs this morning, and fed her, so she is seeing him as someone who is nice to her again.  ;) :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: SkyeSue on October 10, 2009, 05:39:54 PM
She's doing well, she is very bright and wanted to go out on a walk today, howling with excitement when she saw Duggie getting his collar on, poor thing. She is still limping though, so I expect it will be a few days at least before she can walk on it properly. :P

She's talking to OH again, he carried her down the stairs this morning, and fed her, so she is seeing him as someone who is nice to her again.  ;) :luv:

aww...thats fantastic news Fiona  :luv: Onwards and upwards for your little family....loads of love to you all  :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: mcphee on October 10, 2009, 06:07:30 PM
Hooray. Tia is on the mend and friends with OH, and Duggie is exonnerated. Rufus is delighted!
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Ninasmum on October 10, 2009, 06:29:51 PM
She's doing well, she is very bright and wanted to go out on a walk today, howling with excitement when she saw Duggie getting his collar on, poor thing. She is still limping though, so I expect it will be a few days at least before she can walk on it properly. :P

She's talking to OH again, he carried her down the stairs this morning, and fed her, so she is seeing him as someone who is nice to her again.  ;) :luv:

 :banana:  Good news Fiona.  :D  One of the things i love about them is their fantastic, joyful spirit  :luv: :luv: despite possibly being in pain  :-\   So pleased your OH and Tia are o.k. again.  :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: ladylola on October 10, 2009, 06:54:31 PM
Pleased to hear she is on the mend.  What a horrible shock for you all.

give her a gentle squidge from me  :-*
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: sharonmansfield on October 10, 2009, 07:00:53 PM
Thats good to hear that she is on the mend and being nice to OH,
Hope you and OH are ok too.
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: jann on October 10, 2009, 07:47:16 PM
 :D  Glad to hear that Tia is coming round now and OH is back in favour  :005::luv:

I expect she was still in shock yesterday  ;)
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: jennycockerspaniel on October 10, 2009, 11:12:55 PM
So pleased she is feeling better and youll soon be able to all go walking togetherlJoan and Penny
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Wendy G on October 11, 2009, 11:36:48 AM
So glad to hear that she is feeling better
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: ClareB on October 11, 2009, 06:56:52 PM
Only just seen this, Fiona.  So glad Tia's OK and on the mend.  What a shock for you all. 
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Ben's mum on October 11, 2009, 07:08:35 PM
the title of your post made my heart stop, its the thing we all dread - poor Tia, these things happen so fast don't they.
So relieved she is going to be ok
sending gentle squidges  :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: Rats and Dogs on October 11, 2009, 07:12:29 PM
She's doing well, will have a checkup tomorrow to make sure her leg is mending, in case she needs a support on it. :luv:

The police phoned today to ask how she is, as the elderly couple who hit her were concerned about her apparently. The constable said there is no blame on either part, as it was merely an accident, she was off lead in a park and not a street, and it was just unfortunate she ran out, the driver couldn't avoid her.

It was only when I spoke to the police that I realised we could have been held responsible, but they said there would be no repercussions, thankfully. :P

I took Duggie to the same park today and was a nervous wreck, although we stayed well away from any gates, but I was panicking even being there, but hopefully I will calm down a bit once I've been back a few times. ::)
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: JennyBee on October 11, 2009, 07:17:40 PM
Oh my goodness I've just seen this, what a shock for everyone concerned :o. So glad Tia's ok, hope everything goes well at the vets tomorrow :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: oscars mum on October 11, 2009, 07:33:40 PM
so pleased she is doing well :luv:
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 12, 2009, 09:22:44 AM
Good to hear that she is on the mend :luv:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: mum2milly on October 12, 2009, 09:31:37 AM
Pleased to hear Tia is getting better Fiona :D  :luv:  That was nice of the elderly couple to enquire after her.
Hope things go well at the vets today.


Love Jo & Milly xx
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: joanne_v on October 12, 2009, 11:53:23 AM
Very glad she's getting better and Stuart has been forgiven. Sure your nerves will be fine after a few more visits to the park xx
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: BabyB on October 12, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Only just read this Fi,

I hope Tia is bouncing about like Tigger soon, and that your OH's nerves have calmed down.

Katie got out of her harness on a main road within 2 weeks of having her (a woman bent down to pat them and Katie was petrified and backed out of it  :o)  OMG  :'( that frightened the living daylights out of me, and I then carried her home (daren't use the harness and it went straight in the bin).

I must admit that 18mths or so on from that, I am really nervous of taking them both out together on my own.

I hope the hospital help you too  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Tia has been hit by a car.
Post by: lisalh on October 13, 2009, 11:58:39 AM
Aw fiona- i am so sorry I hadnt noticed this sooner, I hope it wont be long til everyting back to normal for the 4 of you and you can relax on your walks and enjoy them, give Stuart a big hug as I am sure he will still be shaken over the incident, squidge Duggie for being a good boy and staying with his daddy and snuggle tia as I am sure it will make you feel better xxx