Steven Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 A few hours ago, I stopped at a truck stop in Livingston Alabama to get a bite to eat. I parked my truck in the nearly empty lot and climbed down. As I walked to the Burger King on the premises, I saw a very skinny black and white dog, probably a stray, it just looked like it hadn't eaten in a while. I could see it's ribs clearly. When I got inside and placed my order, I added on 1 plain hamburger, just meat and bun for the dog, because, as hard as I act sometimes, I'm just an old softy when it comes to dogs. I went back outside and couldn't find the dog. I looked all around the truck and trailer- no dice. I figured it had wandered back into the woods behind the truck stop. I spent a few minutes looking with no luck and decided I needed to leave. I unwrapped the burger and sat it in the grass next to where the dog was when I pulled in just in case I scared it off and it were to come back. I climbed into my truck, released the brake, put it in 3rd gear and started rolling... I think you know what's coming next, so I won't even type it. I got back out of the truck and luckily it seemed to have been killed quickly with little suffering. I gathered it up and carried it into the woods a few feet. I just wish I had some sort of shovel or anything to dig with. I hated leaving it out like that, especially not knowing if it was someone's pet that had wandered off. I haven't felt this bad in a long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible sorry to hear steven...you never know you may have saved it alot of suffering if it was a stray and starving to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Man..talk about a twist of fate. You must feel pretty bad. I would too, after getting a burger for it and everything ..geesh. At least your heart was in the right place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant-KS Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Aw man. I know how ya feel. I appreciate your compassion for the dog though, and you tried to help. I hope it doesn't haunt you too long though. Like Muff said, you may have done it a favor instead of dying of starvation in a couple days anyway. I remember a couple dogs that looked like they had been dumped in the country that followed me along the road while I drove in the tractor. They were skinny, and trying to get me to stop, but I didn't want them to follow me home and get in a fight with out dog either. On my way back with a loaded bale-wagon, I brought a li'l box of dog food, but they were gone. This was several years back, but I still remember it. Keep your chin up, try not to let it drag you down, and remember that you tried. Hope your day goes better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAPA99 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible steve your story touched me deeply because 16 years ago i came back to work from lunch with 2big macs to find a stray pup in the parking lot i gave him one and went back to work when i got out of work 4hours later that pup was sitting in my truck he is sitting at my feet as we speek hes old and going blind cant here to well ether has been the best dog to ever own me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible That is pretty sad Steven. If it was a stray and starving, it was probably something that was bound to eventually happen anyways. Would feel pretty bad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible I guess that God puts things in our lives only for those that are worthy of these actions. Who better to end that dogs suffering than someone with a heart as big as yours. Feel honored that you were strong enough to handle the burden and seen fit to, although unknowingly, be strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Aaaw...I'm sorry you had to experience that! I ditto Bowjoe. Who knows how long he would have been sitting around and starving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible You just have to wonder sometimes..............why the heck did that just happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Steven we all know you have a heart the size of Texas. You were doing the right thing. Life has so many questions that will never get answered. Just have to keep the faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible My sister used to have a little Yorky. It was a very good little dog and was treated like a little queen. She was groomed regularly and ate better than most families. When she got old my sister did everything to keep her health up. She had bad allergies, her kidneys were starting to fail and she had arthritis so bad that she could barely walk. One day as she was getting ready to go home from work. (she has her own CPA office) Fi Fi ran out the door like she was a pup. My sister hadn't seen her run for 2 years. She ran right out into the middle of the road and stopped right in front of the wheels of an oncoming panel truck. You could imagine the result. My sister said it was almost like FiFi wanted to die and she knew she would never be put down. Can't really say for sure, but maybe the dog was just ready to go. Be glad it didn't suffer and that someone was there that cared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible so, what happened to the hamburger....? sorry, i had to. i'ts just me. sorry for the loss of the pooch. you did a very good thing, feeding a hungry pooch. it's your pain i'm feeling bad about. the poor dog just may be better off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Steven, you probably did that dog a big favor to put it out of it's misery real quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Sorry to hear that, you must keep your chin up. Your heart was in the right place. You know in your heart that you tried and the poor dog was probably better off. After all "All Dogs go to Heaven". (maybe you should rent that movie, might cheer you up). My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUGARKAHNE Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Awww, I know that feels awful to have accidentally killed a dog like that. That's too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible So sorry Steven. At least you tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Sorry to hear that Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: I feel horrible So did you at least go back and eat the burger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Re: I feel horrible Pretty sad to hear. It may not help, but like someone else said you may have ended a lot of suffering for it. Again sorry to hear that. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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