Dog versus cyclist :(

[TrekTheKaty]

Ariel! Hugs! So sorry you are going to be out for 6-8 weeks. I'm sending you good vibes.

I'm not sue happy either, but the theory is--you shouldn't have to pay expenses related to an accident that wasn't you're fault. Don't feel guilty. I did. I was rear-ended in a car years ago. I had to call the police because it was a rental. My business associate advised going to the hospital immediately, in case I developed a back problem later. He also advised to report it to the insurance company, because many times they would instantly write a check, since it is such a common problem. My conscious wouldn't let me, and guess what? I now have back problems. Manageable with a $40 chiropractic visit monthly. You have some good advice here. Hopefully the insurance company and police department do well by you. So sad that people out for exercise in this obese nation are put below pet owners.

I love animals, but really........

[andtckrtoo]

I'm a dog owner and avid cyclist and all I can say is "I'm soo sorry about this!!!" I so wish that more dog owners were responsible and understood a dogs need for boundaries and guidance, and a cyclist's right to the road. I feel for the dog, but I feel so much for you. I hope you recover quickly and am sending many healing vibes your way.

[sgtiger]

+1 to what andtckrtoo just said. Ultimately, it's really not the dog's fault. I can't believe she would even consider for a moment putting him down because she will not take responsibility to do the work in training him or keeping him contained. It's really sad that the throw-away mentality that some people have adopted extends to living beings, especially when those beings depend on us for so much.

[Selkie]

Ariel - So sorry to hear about your mishap, and hope you recover quickly. Be good to yourself.

I am a dog lover and "mother" to two lovely Goldens, but I have no patience for irresponsible dog owners.

Please keep us up to date on your progress and know that we are all thinking of you.