Guest jettcricket Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 How awful...I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I don't understand why these terrible things have to happen. I'm so angry and saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet Shayla. You are in my thoughts. I pray that you can find some comfort in the love she had for you and the life you gave her. :f_pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I am shocked and in disbelief Just awful .... I am so,so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 thank you all for your warm thoughts. Most people just don't understand our relationship with our dogs. It's obvious that you do. a footnote: We made out a sheriffs report, sent 4 witness's affidavits, pictures, a copy of the e-vets report, and a copy of the sheriffs report to their insurance co. (we're suing) and to animal control. We're trying to have the animal control vet have the wheaten declared a dangerous animal. By the way, the animal control vet happens to be Shayla's vet!! This dog has attacked another dog before ours but wasn't reported because it was the wheatens owners sisters dog. (she lives next door to him)It also attacked one of my friends airdales. The owner doesn't believe any of it. No apology, no nothing, just denial, he just lawyered up! That's why we're going after him. If he didn't know his butt was hanging out in the wind he wouldn't have lawyered up. I hope you leave him living in a tent and that you lawyer up bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest vahoundlover Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 OMG. I'm only just seeing this. How absolutely AWFUL for you. Poor Shayla I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. I'm so terribly sorry. :cry1 :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 What a horrific event and now it may not end for awhile if the guy is acting this way. What a shame for all. Do you have a picture to post of your girl? How are the grandkids handling it emotionally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Shayla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss...I can't imagine how you must be feeling with this tragedy and the callous owner. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuxsmom Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) oh i am so sorry it is so much harder when it seems so senseless...you are right...it wasnt supposed to be like this : goodbye little one : Edited July 21, 2009 by Tuxsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I am sorry. These type of tragedies should just not happen. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. Godspeed to the Bridge Shayla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PenguinGirl78 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 What a senseless tragedy...words can't express how sorry I am. This must be every pet owner's worst nightmare. I know you said your grandchildren are okay physically, but how are they faring emotionally? I really how you nail that other dog's owner for everything he's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 How horrible for your sweet girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 What a tragedy. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your special girl Run free, Shayla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 omg! What a terrible thing to have happen! I'm so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fargosmom Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 This is absolutely terrible. There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Although it's probably past this point, the owner of the other dog should be made aware that if you file a claim against his homeowner's insurance, and they investigate the attack, he may very well find it very expensive if not impossible to insure his house in the future. Small compensation for you but it might be leverage to get him to do the right thing without it having to go to court. I know that a lot of insurance companies are loathe to offer coverage to people with aggressive dogs. You have my best wishes and deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shayla Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Shayla is on the right, her buddy Haji is on the left. As for the grandkids, Joel (age 5) kept asking why the owner didn't come out to help when we were screaming for him and Cody (age 8) couldn't talk about it without his lower lip quivering. He tried to be very brave. Neither will walk over there any more. (sorry the picture is so big, we had a hard time figuring how to do this) Thanks again for the warm regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I always try to turn a bad thing into something good. For your grand children's sake (and as an example to them), you might want to show them how to change what is bad into something good. Perhaps you can check the local ordinances regarding leash laws etc. and testify at a public meeting to have the laws changed or enforced. Take that beautiful photo and have it framed in a large size so that everyone listening to you can see what you lost. Do this as a tribute to Shayla. Also, consider what Fargosmom offered as a suggestion. Too many people allow these tragedies to happen and not do anything about it. Please consider what good you can do out of this loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytfulJack Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies... :f_pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shayla Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Greys4Us, we have already turned it over to their insurance co. They didn't have the money to cover the vet bill so they claimed it on their homeowners. That's gonna get them some serious grief! Ins. co. said they will be dropped. We're waiting to see if animal control labels him a "dangerous animal". That will give him a lot more grief. The laws are intact and being enforced, the problem was a negligent owner. This deed will not go unpunished, not with this guys background! As for the grands, we're working with them. They really loved Shayla. We were letting Cody walk her when this happened. We were right next to him and took the leash immediately but there was little we could do... Geez, I feel empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Great ideas for turning this into a really huge learning experience for the boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 What a terrible tragedy. I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 How horribly tragic. I'm sorry you've lost your beautiful girl this way. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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