I Was Late For Work This Morning (1389 hits)
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Submitted by BadAssJulie (View user info) at 2006-07-26 14:15:12 EDT
I woke up a little late this morning but I figured I could make it to work on time if I skipped breakfast and took side streets instead of the freeway (L.A. traffic). As I was driving and singing along with the music on the radio like an idiot, I saw a beautiful German Shepherd running down the street. I only wish the guy driving the car in front of me had seen her too. She bolted right in front of his car and when he hit her, she got stuck under his car. She was dragged about 15 feet before he was able to come to a complete stop.
I stopped my car and ran over to help the guy get the dog out. He was a fucking fatass so I crawled under the back of the car, grabbed the dog by her hind legs, and tried to pull her out but her collar was caught on something. I was able to unbuckle her collar but she was still too heavy for me to pull out. I told the man and before I knew what he was doing, he was in his car pulling it forward a bit. Surprisingly, the poor dog remained calm while I was under the car trying to get her out but when he moved the car, she started screaming and struggled to get away. It broke my heart and I started bawling as I went back over to her.
Instead of helping me pick up the 75+ pound dog he'd just run over, the man walked to the front of his car to examine the damage. I realized I'd get no assistance from him so I took off my belt and used it as a temporary muzzle to prevent her from biting me. At first I thought she'd only gotten a few large lacerations and maybe a fracture or two but as I struggled to pick her up, a huge flap of skin fell away from her body. Almost all the skin meant to cover her chest, abdomen , and back was dangling from her chest as I carried her to my car and threw her in the back seat. She basically had a full body degloving injury. That has got to be one of the most disturbing and disgusting things I have ever seen.
I left without saying a word to the asshole who was still examining his car. The dog was quiet during the five minute drive to the emergency animal hospital. I've never had to euthanize an animal before and I really hope I never have to again. They gave her Propofol to anesthetize her before they euthanized her so she would "go peacefully." She still gasped for air and stretched out her legs as she died.
It took about an hour to get all the blood out of my car. I spent another hour getting the blood off of myself and getting ready for work again. Once I calmed down and stopped crying, I drove back to work. Now that I'm here, I keep thinking about how I should have gotten the collar from under the car so I could call the number on the dog's tag and let her owners know their dog is dead. Maybe it's best if they don't know what happened. I also can't believe someone could be so materialistic and self-centered that they care more about the minor damages to their damn car, which are probably covered by insurance anyway, than something that's actually alive. It's been almost two months since I picked up Mr. McCheese, why do I keep coming across dogs on the side of the road? I'm exhausted and I should have just called out sick.
User Reviews
Submitted by Amontillado (user info) at 2006-10-11 21:49:48 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
You're pretty wondeful.
Submitted by LSD420 (user info) at 2006-10-11 21:45:57 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
very touching.
Submitted by kybernetikum (user info) at 2006-10-11 21:35:52 EDT (#)
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German sheperds are not so bright and pretty dangerous. This one was not bright and thats just how things go in a perfect world. One stupid beast less to procreate.
Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2006-08-20 10:38:10 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
That's fucked up. You did, at least, do the right thing.
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-08-20 10:34:29 EDT (#)
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Jesus christ.
+2 for being tough in the face of douche baggery and heart breakingness.
Submitted by Unabonger (user info) at 2006-08-20 09:52:19 EDT (#)
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poor dog.
that happened to me one time on my way to work only it was a human not a dog. I feel worse for the dog.
Submitted by dr_weazel (user info) at 2006-07-27 19:52:34 EDT (#)
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Fucking dogs. I would have backed up over that mother-fucker for fucking up my car.
Animal lovers need to die.
Submitted by TheSpook (user info) at 2006-07-26 22:54:00 EDT (#)
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But a new bumper will run you at least $300.
Submitted by KindaNews (user info) at 2006-07-26 20:58:14 EDT (#)
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Bubba camwhore http://www.ubersite.com/m/90963
Submitted by SPECIALk (user info) at 2006-07-26 20:08:23 EDT (#)
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I hate hearing stories like this....you did a good thing
Submitted by Chazzy (user info) at 2006-07-26 20:04:05 EDT (#)
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Awwww, some people are just arseholes. :( Luckily there's people like you around!
Submitted by BadAssJulie (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:58:54 EDT (#)
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Kaelic, I'm sorry about your dog. I don't know what I'd do if I lost one of my dogs.
Holly, I have AIM. Julie5472 is the screen name thingy.
Submitted by Kracka (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:56:24 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Kaelic (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:46:41 (#)
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You're clearly a really good girl. I hate that it had to happen. You did the right thing, but it still sucks
ditto
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:49:45 EDT (#)
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Plus fucking two.
You are a badass in the best sense of the word. I'd totally buy you a salad or something if we ever met.
Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:48:38 EDT (#)
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I'm calling you Baj from now on.
Do you have IM?
P.S. I'm not a lesbian.
Submitted by Kaelic (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:46:41 EDT (#)
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You're clearly a really good girl. I hate that it had to happen. You did the right thing, but it still sucks. One of my dog's was hit by a police car and killed. Luckily, I wasn't there, but I was still upset when I found out. I'm more +2ing the way you handled the situation, as opposed to the situation itself.
Submitted by BadAssJulie (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:45:30 EDT (#)
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Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:19:38 (#)
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BAJ,
Do you have a boyfriend?
Because I like what I'm seeing, if not.
Um, what I mean is that I know someone very special and I'm hoping that you've picked up on it.
Love,
Holly
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Hahaha, when I first read this I was thinking "is holly hitting on me???" No, I don't have a boyfriend and I still don't know what you're talking about.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:37:00 EDT (#)
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Good on you.
I can't say that I would have put that much effort into it.
It's encouraging to know there are people like you in the world who do though... it kinda makes up for all of us selfish fuckers.
r.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:33:07 EDT (#)
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Submitted by chipolatte (user info) at 2006-07-26 18:15:51 (#)
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that really grinds my gears. what an asshole. see why I like animals more than people?
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You took the words right out of my mouth.
Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:19:38 EDT (#)
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BAJ,
Do you have a boyfriend?
Because I like what I'm seeing, if not.
Um, what I mean is that I know someone very special and I'm hoping that you've picked up on it.
Love,
Holly
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-07-26 19:09:17 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2006-07-26 18:51:11 EDT (#)
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You're awesome.
The way that people react when they don't have time to think is what they should be judged by.
Even though I would be annoyed by that statement if the situation were reversed (because it's not about you or me, but the poor dog), it's true and you should be proud.
Fatfuck worried about his car; you worried about the innocent creature stuck helplessly underneath and the "owners". You only had time to think about it after it was all over. You acted quickly and selflessly and I love and envy that.
I'm sorry that you had the experience and will undoubtedly be effected by it, but you done good.
It's sad that the dog had to go that way, but I'm sure that the impact of your caring eyes and heart made a world of difference.
Submitted by chipolatte (user info) at 2006-07-26 18:15:51 EDT (#)
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that really grinds my gears. what an asshole. see why I like animals more than people? We should arm all dogs and let them rise up against us. I'd be down to live like a wolf.
Submitted by TheUniter (user info) at 2006-07-26 18:01:19 EDT (#)
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Sorry about that.
It looked like you had everything under control, and I was late for an audition.
Submitted by badassmofo (user info) at 2006-07-26 17:16:19 EDT (#)
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keep the family name strong sista.
this is your brother signing off.
Submitted by BadAssJulie (user info) at 2006-07-26 16:35:39 EDT (#)
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I think I can manage that. Hopefully. I think his chances are pretty good since I've only had to euthanize one animal that has been in my posession. He better be potty trained though.
Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2006-07-26 16:25:10 EDT (#)
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Just make sure he comes back sans euthanasia
Submitted by BadAssJulie (user info) at 2006-07-26 16:22:14 EDT (#)
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TTOM, does that mean I can borrow your dog to cheer me up with his crooked teeth? I even asked Red to ask you for me in your geek speak since I am not geeky enough to know the language.
Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2006-07-26 16:16:35 EDT (#)
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You realise now that I love you and wish I could give you a big ol hug, right?
Submitted by BadAssJulie (user info) at 2006-07-26 16:11:13 EDT (#)
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Jonny- My arm's fine but my knee still has a huge bruise and bump on it. I'm going ice skating again on Saturday and maybe later tonight if it's still hot.
Tigerlilly- Thanks. I know the dog could've bitten me, especially since she was injured and scared, but I couldn't just drive by without doing anything. I'm glad I was wearing a belt otherwise I would've just thrown the comforter I keep in my car over her head and picked her up like that. Not as good as a belt muzzle but it actually does help a lot.
Submitted by DudeThatsBOSH (user info) at 2006-07-26 16:01:31 EDT (#)
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HERRA ?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!
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Submitted by recall (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:58:13 EDT (#)
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Jesus.
Submitted by moneyshotforyou (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:56:00 EDT (#)
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You can always come and hug my dog if it will make you feel better.
http://www.ubersite.com/m/90483
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:48:27 EDT (#)
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You're a good person for helping that poor dog but what a very sad story. I'm glad that you were all right. You could've gotten hurt trying to help.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:46:55 EDT (#)
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baby, you've been having the worst luck lately - how is your arm and knee, btw, are you fully recovered from your Ice Capades?
Submitted by Ejryuu (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:30:04 EDT (#)
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Sad story, but well-written.
Submitted by jade_digitalmedia (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:23:27 EDT (#)
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+2 for being a dog lover. That's a terrible thing to have to deal with, you did a good thing and kharma will come back in your good favor, perhaps mr. mccheese will become immortal. I think it's better that the owners don't know what happened to their beloved german, that way they can always think of her as being free on a farm in Texas or joining the dog circus.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:11:15 EDT (#)
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His liver is a lot better now but he's still bald.
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So basically he's like Shlongy then.
Submitted by ubetidid (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:10:31 EDT (#)
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damn. i feel your pain.
there's a special place in Heaven for
peeps like you!
Submitted by BadAssJulie (user info) at 2006-07-26 15:02:04 EDT (#)
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You don't have very good luck with animals, do you? Didn't you ask me to write a poem about a sick bird a while back? How'd that thing turn out?
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No, I don't think I have good luck with animals that I come across once they're already sick or injured. I did find Mr. McCheese a great home and I've managed to keep my two dogs alive for 4 and 8 years. My bird is still alive and kicking. His liver is a lot better now but he's still bald.
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:58:43 EDT (#)
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Sorry, kid.
But you tried. At least you tried. That's something.
And maybe you'll get bonus points in the afterlife while the fatass gets cored by a pitchfork.
Submitted by moneyshotforyou (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:58:27 EDT (#)
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That is tough. I have found it easier to deal with humans that are severely injured as to most animals. I guess it is that innocence that they possess that makes them all like small children to me.
Submitted by precision (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:48:16 EDT (#)
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I did that for a cat that got hit by a car one time...not pretty.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:47:04 EDT (#)
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A friend of mine works for animal control. Instead of disposing of all the dead deer he manages to collect throughout a given day, he'll drop them off on the side of the highway so the dept. of transportation has to take care of them. Usually goes about a mile before starting another heap of dead deer.
If I ever see more than one on the side of the highway, I know he's been making the rounds.
You don't have very good luck with animals, do you? Didn't you ask me to write a poem about a sick bird a while back? How'd that thing turn out?
Submitted by BobLobla (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:45:29 EDT (#)
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http://www.ubersite.com/m/90897#2075922
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Sorry...
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:42:36 EDT (#)
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ah damn that's awful
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:40:28 EDT (#)
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That's heavy like a Chevy, no pun intended.
You poor personage.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:38:55 EDT (#)
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Thats horrific.
On a side note, if you're in LA and I'm just south of Orange county, we should lure JonnyX out to get a real camwhore of him.
Submitted by Life101 (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:36:14 EDT (#)
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-1 for not letting the A hole know he is one. Southern Cal....
Submitted by congo (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:33:40 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:28:52 EDT (#)
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http://images.google.com/images?q=ELLEN+MUTH&hl=en&lr=&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title
Submitted by alwayspeach1 (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:28:31 EDT (#)
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:-(
At least she had some kindness and comfort from you.
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:28:01 EDT (#)
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I understand how that could happen because I took a little bit longer than usual before I was able to come in your mouth.
Have a nice day, Sweetie!
Submitted by BadAssJulie (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:24:34 EDT (#)
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That guy sounds like Fat Tony, you should have dropkicked him in his fucking head when he bent down to inspect the damage
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If I see him again I certainly will. I have no idea what "Dead Like Me" is.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:20:59 EDT (#)
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I'm not going to read this.
I can't even read Pet Cemetary.
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:19:49 EDT (#)
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I read the story now, I'm sorry = (
That guy sounds like Fat Tony, you should have dropkicked him in his fucking head when he bent down to inspect the damage
Submitted by Pentameter (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:19:10 EDT (#)
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Survival of the fittest.
Submitted by BobLobla (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:18:50 EDT (#)
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This is my dog story from yesteray,
SHAMELESS LINKWHORE:
http://www.ubersite.com/m/90897
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:18:06 EDT (#)
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Thaaaaats who you remind me of; the chick from 'Dead like Me", and I have a thing for her, so +2 for you, you faggot whore
Submitted by BobLobla (user info) at 2006-07-26 14:17:51 EDT (#)
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That is a fucking sad story, wow.