I can see how that could happen. We had 6-8 inches of snow and there were some quite high drifts. I took Maggie out to say Hi to dad when he came home and tried to get her to pee in the tiny area he had cleared for her. She had an idea of trying to head out back for some reason and just hopped off the driveway into the snow. It was up to her chin! She just stood there in shock! The last time it snowed it was much less and she was able to go into it (thought she doesn't like it at all). I guess she just thought she'd be able to walk in it and find a spot to pee. It was so funny and I felt bad for thinking it was funny. Then when she came in she just ran around the house rubbing her face on the carpet.
But, if I had my back turned I can see how she could have gotten lost or frozen in just a minute, especially if there was a drift.
Happily everything turned out all right for your family, and now you have a story to tell and use to warn others. I would add that people near lakes should be careful as well. |