We're such bad dog owners

heidismom · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:26 pm Post subject: We're such bad dog owners

We have been taking Heidi to the local provinical park for months now. We are out for a good hour and she runs, and runs and runs some more. Mostly we have stayed on the back trail so as not to bother people that stroll thourgh out the rest of the park. Well tonight we took a different route and checked out the water falls. Not a problem she came when called when we saw her venture to close to the swift moving water. There is a four foot high stone wall that protects the edge of a 50 plus foot drop just under the falls and Heidi decided (not on leash) that she wanted to see what was on the other side. With one sleek leap before we even had a chance to call her she was gone over the edged. A one km run back to the van to race into town to call the fire dept, 10 firemen respond, with repelling ropes they proceed down the rock face and grab a very frantic dog. I am still so ashamed and still amazed she is still alive. She was in the fridgid waters for about 5 minutes before she managed to pull herself from the turbulent waters. She has some cuts an scrapes and so far seems to be doing well. I have called the vet to see if there is anything I should be watching for. Taking Heidi in tomorrow for a check up. Both my husband and I know it was stupid to take he to such and unsecure area, Weims and naturally courious and even more they are fearless and proceed without caution. I am still sick with shame.

NenaGunther · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:41 pm Post subject:

OMG!

I can't even imagine that!
Don't be too hard on yourselves, just be glad that she is ok.
Please let us know how she is tomorrow.

Hugs from Nena & Gunther

waitingonmyweim · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject:

oh my goodness! that would have been so scary!

I'm so glad she's okay!!

weimdogmom · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:07 pm Post subject:

I would have been in a panic. I'm so glad that she is safe again and is OK. Please let us know how the vet visit goes.

weimaholic3 · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 12:26 am Post subject:

i'm so glad she is o.k. we all make mistakes, forgive yourself Flower

Aces-Wild · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

OMG!! Hugs for Heidi!
Try not to beat yourself up about it, accidents can happen to anyone.
She must have had an angel watching out for her!

svolk · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:19 am Post subject:

I'm glad she's ok.

GailB · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:30 am Post subject:

Wow you and your husband and Heidi must have been terrified...

Thank god everything turned out ok...

And thank god for the 10 firefighters...

freespiritmom · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

Accidents happen, that is why they are called accidents. Hope everything turns out okay with Heidi at the Vet today.

Django · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:51 am Post subject:

I agree with everyone - don't beat yourself up with this. Accidents occur everyday...just be thankful she's ok. (even though I'm sure your nerves are frazzled)

She may need a new toy or treat after her harrowing ordeal, no? Wink

nicwithcandy · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:

WOW I have chills. I can't even imagine what you went through. Don't be so hard on yourself, accidents happen, its not your fault. Im so glad she's ok

weim2mom · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:42 am Post subject:

Accidents do happen. Weims are curious, and she didn't know what was below. You are not a bad dog mom!

Kisses and hugs for Heidi. Keep us posted!

weimdawgs · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

I have had more than my share of guilty accidents with my babies.

I am so happy that Heidi is o.k. Put it behind you and give her a big hug from me.

amazonstarlight · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

Oh my goodness! That is amazing she's not hurt. But you have to not be hard on yourself, you love her so much and accidents do happen. Just make sure to give her lots of hugs and kisses. And also hugs and kisses from Scoot, Sadie, and me!

PS. My heart is racing from just reading that.

joe2mill · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject:

oh wow...i would have terribly frantic and prob. jumped after her then we both would have been screwed. glad to hear she is ok. hopefully she checks out with the vet ok tomorrow. keep us posted.