Monday night my AKC registered Golden Retriever busted out of my backyard nad when we were chasing him down, a big old truck came speeding down our street and hit him. He flew like 30 feet and landed on the street, we rushed him to the emergency vet and they tried to save him, but they said that he had to much internal damage and he bleed out. The person that hit him didn't even stop. They speed up and kept right on going. Well, today I saw them at the gas station and they had a HUGE dent in their front bumper with my dog's blood still there! Is there anything that can be done? I have tried calling the police, but they keep transfering me here and there. I was just wondering if anybody knew the road I should take? I got out and confronted them, but of course they denied it. I know it was them! I started taking pictures of their truck, and they turned their bright lights on so I couldn't get a picture of the dent with all the blood!
2007-11-21 12:34:04 · 28 answers · asked by Briana 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I understand that my dog should have been on a leash, I'm upset becasue the asshole didn't even stop and say I'm sorry, or is there anything I can do to help. I understand that accidents happen, but they still should have stopped!!!!
2007-11-21 13:06:37 · update #1
There is nothing you can do, or even should do. Your dog ran into the street! That's where cars belong, not dogs. I am sorry for what happened, but it is as much your fault as the driver's. It is not their responsibilty to not hit your dog when it is running in the street, nor are they legally required to stop. Yes, it is incredibly lame that they did not stop, but it is your job to keep your dog out of the street. You could actually be held liable for the damage to the car.
2007-11-21 12:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by Shanna 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
See if there were any witnesses to the accident. If there were see if they would be willing to make a statement. If this truck regularly goes through you street, then maybe others have had a run in with it almost hitting kids, other cars, other pets, or even people. Ask around. Confronting them is the worse thing you can do. If they are flashing their lights at you so you couldn't take a picture, they maybe trying to hide the fact.
Make sure you get the license plate.
Go to the police station and make a report. Give them license plate number and any witnesses statements. Also let them know about your confrontation.
The reality is there is not much that can be done. The cops may or may not look into it. But it is important to have that documentation of the events or how they transpired and the report to the police.
The other fact is that your pet was loose and even thought the event was tragic, their are lease laws and in some areas you maybe responsible for the damage to the truck. Then again, because they did not stop, it might show that they could not in time or that they really wanted to hit your dog. I hope they didnt do it intentionally, and more than likely they did not. They probably feel just as bad for hitting the dog and their resistance from you taking pictures of their license plate and the damage to the front of their truck was probably out of guilt of hitting the dog.
However, you can try to take them to small claims court and get reimbursed for the vet fees due to the accident.
It is sad what happened and I wish you the best.
Good Luck.
Sincerely & Respectfully.
2007-11-21 12:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by RowdyBull 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved dog, but unfortunately there is little you can do, most places do not see dogs or cats as anything but a pet , personal property. In the end, they could charge you with an unleashed dog and damages to the truck. The person should have stopped, that was totally wrong on their part. Accidents happen, even with the best of care and attention. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
2007-11-21 14:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Dee M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about whats happened. Honestly, as said as this may be to hear I don't think you have any legal recourse, which is just terrbile. I consider that kind of thing murder. Your best bet is to get his plate information and if you have a witness then go to the police station personally and report this inconsiderate jerk.
I know from a past experience that when my friend accidently hit a dog that ran out onto the street, she got charged for the drivers damages. :(
Again I am so sorry for whats happened.
2007-11-21 13:01:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry your dog was killed. How horrible. I think it very much depends where you are, but in Pennsylvania, if your dog is hit by a car because it got loose from you, you are actually responsible for the damage to the vehicle. The reason for this is the leash laws that say you must have your animals under control at all times. Please understand I'm not blaming you since you did think your dog was safe in your fence, but in PA, that's how the law sees it.
2007-11-21 12:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Killing a cat does not advise that the canine is from now on probably to kill or injury a man or woman. some canine have a severe preypersistent. those canine are very probably to kill small animals, such as squirrels, rabbits, and cats. besides the incontrovertible fact that, they may be alright-behaved around even youthful infants. My wager, based on your statements, is which you haven't any longer had fairly some journey with canine with a severe preypersistent. severe preypersistent breeds comprise huskies, chows, and terriers. besides the incontrovertible fact that, a man or woman canine's preypersistent might selection surprisingly from the breed "norm." As for what i could choose achieved if a canine killed my cat, it may be counted on the region. If my cat grew to become into in the canine's backyard, then i could beat myself up for years for no longer appropriate containing my animal, and depart the canine and its proprietor on my own. that's no longer the owner's fault that my cat broke into their backyard, so no prosecution is needed. If the canine broke into my backyard/abode and killed my cat, then i could choose the owner to pay for the loss, and that i could choose the canine re-homed with a various proprietor who will certainly appropriate incorporate their canine. in the event that they met "obtainable" (e.g., the two animals have been working unfastened on the line), then the two vendors are to blame for the incident. The canine's proprietor might desire to nonetheless be prosecuted. however the cat proprietor might desire to settle for partial accountability, as properly. As for if the canine injury or killed a man or woman, it relatively is a thoroughly diverse rely. reckoning on the region and the quantity of the injuries, the canine desires to be re-homed or probably positioned down. despite if I actual have self assurance that the owner is many times to blame for the attack, undesirable practise might reason irreparable harm and that i could fairly see the canine positioned down than probability it hurting somebody else. mostly, i think of those style of circumstances are desirable desperate by making use of an animal behaviorist (or a panel of behaviorists), no longer a layperson or lawmaker or decide.
2016-09-29 23:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am SO sorry for your loss. If you got a lisense plate number, you could report it to the police. That's all. An apologie from the jerk would at least do something. I hate it when people don't obey speed limits.
2007-11-22 15:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by no name 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually they may have more against you..unfortunately in most places your dog running free would be the issue..therefore they may be able to hold you liable for the damage to their truck..since your dog was in fact breaking the law by not being on a lead
I bet about 90% of the time when someone hits an animal they do not stop..they figure they killed it and there is not much they can do... not like you can call 911...
it is very sad what happened to your baby...
2007-11-21 12:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by PFSA 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If your town has leash laws, I doubt there is much you can do. Your dog escaped from your property and ran out in front of a car. The driver didn't mean to hit him; it was an accident.
Other than driving off, I don't really think the driver did anything wrong. Even the driving off, I'm not sure is really punishable by law.
I am sorry that your dog was killed. You have my sympathies.
2007-11-21 12:39:35 · answer #9 · answered by feral_akodon 4 · 7⤊ 2⤋
Depending on where you live, some cities have a department that deals with animals.
If your city has one, call them. I think it would be the SPCA or Humane Society.
I hope you got the lisence plate number to
give them.
If there is no SPCA, get a lawyer or free legal services and ask for a consult.
2007-11-21 12:46:41 · answer #10 · answered by Blessed 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋