Leashes can be Deadly in the Car.

[Junebug]

I just wanted to warn everyone here who takes their dogs for rides to MAKE SURE your dog's leash is fully inside the car before you take off.

Otis had a bad accident because his stupid mom (me) didn't notice the leash was hanging outside of the car. We were all in the car, and when I took off, the leash that was hanging outside got caught on my tire. And Otis, who was inside the car, still connected to the leash by harness, got slammed hard against the inside of my door. He screamed so loud, then I screamed because I couldn't figure out what happened. I jammed on my brakes, and held him and I realized the leash had one frayed end. He was shaking and terrified. When we got out of the car, Otis was limping really bad on three legs, so we rushed him to the emergency vet. I cried the whole way, I felt sooo horrible. They took x-rays of his little body and thank goodness no bones were broken.

We're on day three, and Otis has finally put some weight on his bad leg. Since he had trouble walking, this incident gave me an excuse to buy him that stroller I always wanted.

[Ashantay]

Thank god he is ok and do not be too hard on yourself it was an accident.
I always take the dogs leashes off when they are in the car... don't know why but I have ALWAYS done it. I am pretty glad now as I never would have thought about this happening.

[Marie]

What a horrible experience.It wasnt your fault, it was accident. Im so happy that Otis is better and didnt broke any bones. Now spoil him rotten. I love the stroller and he seems to love it also. TY for the warning.

[Connie]

Oh my gosh...thank goodness Otis is okay! I hope you're feeling better too! Accidents happen and I'm happy for you and Otis that he is fine. That was kind of a freak accident, huh...how often would the tire happen to go over the leash. I can about imagine how scared you must have been! *HUG*

[dianne]

thankyou so much for posting this thread you may save someone else from this danger. thank god otis is okay dianne

[Junebug]

It WAS such a freak accident. I have no idea how it got wrapped around my tire. The other end of the leash is still lying out in the street three houses down the hill from me. I know I should go pick it up, but it gives me the heebie jeebies just going over there.

[Passionfruition]

Originally Posted by dianne

thankyou so much for posting this thread you may save someone else from this danger. thank god otis is okay dianne

Dianne is right, your sharing bad experience may just save a yorkie's life.

I'm so sorry to hear you had to go thru this though.....I can imagine it really worried you and the guilt you feel - but accidents happen to all of us, even the most well-intentioned people. Otis will be fine and think of all the fun you'll have with your new stroller!

[letty00]

I'm so glad to hear Otis is okay. Thanks for sharing...I never check if the leash is all the way in the car. I'll start checking now. Thank you.

[fasteddie]

Thankfully Otis is okay! WOWIE, that sure is scary, great reflexes to immediately stop and see what happened. Accidents can happen, no matter HOW careful we are. Good to hear the Otis-man is walking on that leg now and that nothing is broken. And yes, thanks for sharing this scary story, it may save a Yorkie!!! I am so glad that Otis is okay though, I can't imagine how scary hearing his scream would be.

Maybe you can play Otis some showtunes on your Clavinova... Or whatever music he likes, rap, hip-hop, rock, whatnot...

Yoda waves hi! Well, he sorta just farted, but he still sends good thoughts to a full speedy recovery for his buddy Otis. That stroller is cool, where didja get it? Yoda is jealous now, cuz his stroller is a cheapie (ahem, free off the sidewalk type deal )...

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by fasteddie

Yoda waves hi! Well, he sorta just farted, but he still sends good thoughts to a full speedy recovery for his buddy Otis.

Farting, in my family, is probably more respectful than waving hi. So Yoda fits right in with us!

Originally Posted by fasteddie

That stroller is cool, where didja get it? Yoda is jealous now, cuz his stroller is a cheapie (ahem, free off the sidewalk type deal )...

The next day after his accident, I stopped by a pet store I had NEVER seen in my neighborhood that has been there for 20 years! I don't know how I missed it. It's called PetVet, and they sell all sorts of goodies there. I stopped there to pick up some HeartGard because I realized Otis was due his monthly dose soon. I saw the stroller out of the corner of my eye, and realized it was the same one I was drooling over for a year. Since Otis couldn't walk very well, I snatched that thing up and bought it on the spot. The funny thing is, I couldn't even fit it in the trunk of my car! I had to maneuver it into the front passenger's seat (two seater).

Otis likes riding in it, and if Yoda is already used to being in a stroller, I'm sure he'll like this one, too. (hint, hint)

you can get it here:
http://www.metropawlispetboutique.com/strollers.html

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Diane~

Wow! How scary for you! I never thought about the leash in the car, but I sure will be more careful after your incident. I have that same stroller and I just love it. It is one of the best dog items I have ever bought. That is also the best price I have seen it for. I paid $139 and I have seen it as high as $169!

[fasteddie]

I've got to say, that's the blingingest (if that's not a word sue me!) stroller I've seen and someone posted quite a few stroller pictures to me the other day. Heck, it looks loads better than than the $200 one right next to it. Otis's Mommy sure has style! Does the top of the stroller come down more than in the picture you posted? Or, if Otis likes it a lot, I'm sure Mr. Yoda would too, so Otis, do you give it Two Paws up?

Oh yes, and for those with two Yorkies, would both fit in that stroller?

[ReconsMomma]

So glad that your baby is ok and thanks for sharing this with us all.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by fasteddie

Does the top of the stroller come down more than in the picture you posted? Or, if Otis likes it a lot, I'm sure Mr. Yoda would too, so Otis, do you give it Two Paws up?
Oh yes, and for those with two Yorkies, would both fit in that stroller?

Okay okay okay, FastEddie...stop beating around the bush! If you want a review, Otis and I will post a review in the products review section!!

[alaskayorkie]

I would have never thought of that in a million years, so thanks for posting the warning. The leash is coming off in the car all the time.