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I really have to wonder how attentive was the owner? You're on a street where any car let alone truck could come by and hit your dog but the dog is not visible to you? I think the owner's as much at fault here as the street sweeper driver.Quote:Robert Machin said he had just finished walking his two Boston terriers and was about to put them into his car when the truck appeared Thursday morning. The retired transit worker said he was suddenly whipped around and saw one of the dogs, Ginger, being swallowed by the sweeper's round bristles.
I have to agree.............tragic and I really feel for the fellows loss, but the dogs should never have been on the road in the first place. I know accidents happen..........I lost a dog due to my own lack of knowledge, entirely different situation mind you.....and it is hard to deal with that loss because if I had known more about doggy behaviour... wouldn't have happened......that is why I feel for this fellow.Originally Posted By: GSDadA sorry thing to happen certainly. However after reading this:
I really have to wonder how attentive was the owner? You're on a street where any car let alone truck could come by and hit your dog but the dog is not visible to you? I think the owner's as much at fault here as the street sweeper driver.Quote:Robert Machin said he had just finished walking his two Boston terriers and was about to put them into his car when the truck appeared Thursday morning. The retired transit worker said he was suddenly whipped around and saw one of the dogs, Ginger, being swallowed by the sweeper's round bristles.
I totally, absolutely disagree.Originally Posted By: GSDad
I really have to wonder how attentive was the owner? You're on a street where any car let alone truck could come by and hit your dog but the dog is not visible to you? I think the owner's as much at fault here as the street sweeper driver.