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bettyeanne · 07-29-2005, 02:06 AM

Junebug!! I am mortified to think that a freak thing like that could happen to such a good Mom as you! I am thankful that Otis is OK and nothing was broken [except Mom's heart!]! I have been accused of being over-protective of Toto so much that I have been giving a little more latitude where the grandchildren are concerned ... they still can't pick her up but I do let them play with her a little more. I will shift back into "over-protective" now!!

No matter how we try, there are still so many things lurking out there that we just never think about!! Again, I am so glad that Otis is OK!

Yorkie24U · 07-29-2005, 03:20 AM

We're so glad to hear Otis is feeling better and hope he enjoys his stroller rides as much as our little girls enjoy riding in theirs.

We have two 5 lb yorkie sisters and they always ride in our car in a real babies carseat, namely my grandaughters old seat recycled for them. I use the harness attached to the carseat to attach to their harness by a short strap. The carseat is attached to the back seat with the regular car seat belt so its secure. We can monitor them thru the mirror in the car visor to make sure they are ok riding. They fall asleep fast sometimes. They don't mind riding that way at all and are very good about staying there and just being content looking around. Our girls rid in an Instep Jogging Stroller in the same way, with their harness attached to the harness thats built into the stroller so they can't possibly jump out, its secured.

I've been looking lately at the Happy Trails (blue one ) and are going to take them to the store to try it out to see if they fit. Its great to keep out bugs with the front and rear netting ! By the way, they both enjoy their blue lense Doggles also and don't mind wearing them. (Sunglasses for dogs)

I highly recommend that all animals be restrained while riding in the car. To have a baby running loose in a car could be disasterous if stopped short or in an accident. Treat them like your precious children would be treated and please keep them safe while riding. For those that don't have a carseat, a soft sided carrier could be attached to the seatbelt also. Please keep them safe and secure and out of your lap while driving.

MeganS · 07-29-2005, 03:57 AM

oh i'm so glad that little otis is ok!!! how scary that must have been for you!!! thanks for sharing that, no more leash in the car for my 2!!! don't blame yourself it was just an accident. i'm sure otis loves his new stroller, it sure looks like he does!! thank you for sharing that!!!!

Buddy · 07-29-2005, 04:16 AM

OMG! I'd never thought a leash could be that dangerous. Thanks for the warning. By the way, I love Ortis's stroller - he looks soooo sweet in it! It really suits him, I think!

maggiepie · 07-29-2005, 04:26 AM

Thanks for the heads up........I never thought of that, however, when my husband drives the truck, I always worry about the tie downs flying out and wraping around a tire. I thought I was just worry wart, but obviously, it IS a potential danger.

yorkiegal719 · 07-29-2005, 04:38 AM

So glad that nothing more serious happened. Thank God that he's allright, and could go right on riding in that nice stroller. Your going to have to watch him, he might just go on and pretend that he has a hard time walking just so he can be pushed around

Wouldn't you

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Ilovebaby · 07-29-2005, 07:27 AM

Oh my goodness, poor Otis. I hope he gets to feeling better. I had never thoughtof this, but I will be sure to let everyone I know who own a dog to keep this in mind. Baby sends puppy kisses to Otis!

yorkieagility · 07-29-2005, 07:33 AM

Oh my! That was scary! I'm glad he is okay.

p.s. I like his new stroller

red98vett · 07-29-2005, 07:34 AM

Oh wow - I'm SO GLAD he's ok !! I also did something similar a few years ago - nothing happened ....but it COULD have - and by you sharing your experience - others will be aware of this - Don't beat yourself up over this - Your baby is ok and sometimes the everyday things we do come back and bite us in the butt...but THIS is how we learn and LUCKY for you it worked out that he's not seriously injured - How scary for you and I can really relate as when I did it - I had no clue either that this could happen.

I really hope little Otis gets better fast and big hugs to both of you...Big sigh of relief too - I know you are holding him really close but he sounds like he'll be fine...don't know about you though...we really take things like this hard and I think are harder on ourselves....Hang in there mom - He's a strong boy.

0obabyo0 · 07-29-2005, 07:36 AM

hey.. u cant check on ebay for the strollers...i checked it out and i found a few not that expensive either...just go to ebay.com and type in dog stroller check it out....

JCarlson2004 · 07-29-2005, 07:40 AM

OMG poor little Otis! I'm SO glad he wasn't severely hurt! Please give me lots of kisses from me, Codie and Katie! And thanks for posting - it's something important to be aware of!

sneri13 · 07-29-2005, 07:51 AM

I'm so glad Otis is Ok. There will never be leashes in the car for me anymore.

Thanks for sharing. I will pass this on to my friends with dogs.

Deegan's mom · 07-29-2005, 08:38 AM

Is that a doggy stroller or a kids stroller? If it is a doogy stroller it's one of the most stylish strollers I've seen yet! Either way - it's pretty cool!

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Originally Posted by 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.

Mystify79 · 07-29-2005, 09:59 AM

Poor Otis!! I'm glad he's feeling okay! Tuffy had something similar happen in the car.. he was in his carrier with his harness attached inside and he kept trying to get out of the carrier and somehow ended up getting the harness attachment wrapped around his leg, the more he struggled the tighter it got until he started just screaming in the car. I immediately pulled over and it took me a little bit to get him untied. That was pretty scary.

07-29-2005, 02:06 AM	#16
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Junebug!! I am mortified to think that a freak thing like that could happen to such a good Mom as you! I am thankful that Otis is OK and nothing was broken [except Mom's heart!]! I have been accused of being over-protective of Toto so much that I have been giving a little more latitude where the grandchildren are concerned ... they still can't pick her up but I do let them play with her a little more. I will shift back into "over-protective" now!! No matter how we try, there are still so many things lurking out there that we just never think about!! Again, I am so glad that Otis is OK! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

07-29-2005, 03:57 AM	#18
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	oh i'm so glad that little otis is ok!!! how scary that must have been for you!!! thanks for sharing that, no more leash in the car for my 2!!! don't blame yourself it was just an accident. i'm sure otis loves his new stroller, it sure looks like he does!! thank you for sharing that!!!! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-29-2005, 04:16 AM	#19
Buddy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 165	OMG! I'd never thought a leash could be that dangerous. Thanks for the warning. By the way, I love Ortis's stroller - he looks soooo sweet in it! It really suits him, I think! __________________ Lyn&Jade&Buddy http://www.dogster.com/?161903

07-29-2005, 04:26 AM	#20
maggiepie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: california Posts: 174	Thanks for the heads up........I never thought of that, however, when my husband drives the truck, I always worry about the tie downs flying out and wraping around a tire. I thought I was just worry wart, but obviously, it IS a potential danger. __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes

07-29-2005, 04:38 AM	#21
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 603	So glad that nothing more serious happened. Thank God that he's allright, and could go right on riding in that nice stroller. Your going to have to watch him, he might just go on and pretend that he has a hard time walking just so he can be pushed around Wouldn't you ... __________________ Theresa & The Boys +1 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue

07-29-2005, 03:20 AM	#17
Yorkie24U YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 659	We're so glad to hear Otis is feeling better and hope he enjoys his stroller rides as much as our little girls enjoy riding in theirs. We have two 5 lb yorkie sisters and they always ride in our car in a real babies carseat, namely my grandaughters old seat recycled for them. I use the harness attached to the carseat to attach to their harness by a short strap. The carseat is attached to the back seat with the regular car seat belt so its secure. We can monitor them thru the mirror in the car visor to make sure they are ok riding. They fall asleep fast sometimes. They don't mind riding that way at all and are very good about staying there and just being content looking around. Our girls rid in an Instep Jogging Stroller in the same way, with their harness attached to the harness thats built into the stroller so they can't possibly jump out, its secured. I've been looking lately at the Happy Trails (blue one ) and are going to take them to the store to try it out to see if they fit. Its great to keep out bugs with the front and rear netting ! By the way, they both enjoy their blue lense Doggles also and don't mind wearing them. (Sunglasses for dogs) I highly recommend that all animals be restrained while riding in the car. To have a baby running loose in a car could be disasterous if stopped short or in an accident. Treat them like your precious children would be treated and please keep them safe while riding. For those that don't have a carseat, a soft sided carrier could be attached to the seatbelt also. Please keep them safe and secure and out of your lap while driving.

07-29-2005, 07:27 AM	#22
Ilovebaby I love my Monster! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,137	Oh my goodness, poor Otis. I hope he gets to feeling better. I had never thoughtof this, but I will be sure to let everyone I know who own a dog to keep this in mind. Baby sends puppy kisses to Otis! __________________ Mindy & Baby Baby's Dogster Page ****** Baby pics and Videos & More Baby pics

07-29-2005, 07:33 AM	#23
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	Oh my! That was scary! I'm glad he is okay. p.s. I like his new stroller

07-29-2005, 07:34 AM	#24
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Oh wow - I'm SO GLAD he's ok !! I also did something similar a few years ago - nothing happened ....but it COULD have - and by you sharing your experience - others will be aware of this - Don't beat yourself up over this - Your baby is ok and sometimes the everyday things we do come back and bite us in the butt...but THIS is how we learn and LUCKY for you it worked out that he's not seriously injured - How scary for you and I can really relate as when I did it - I had no clue either that this could happen. I really hope little Otis gets better fast and big hugs to both of you...Big sigh of relief too - I know you are holding him really close but he sounds like he'll be fine...don't know about you though...we really take things like this hard and I think are harder on ourselves....Hang in there mom - He's a strong boy. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

07-29-2005, 07:36 AM	#25
0obabyo0 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 65	hey.. u cant check on ebay for the strollers...i checked it out and i found a few not that expensive either...just go to ebay.com and type in dog stroller check it out....

07-29-2005, 07:40 AM	#26
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	OMG poor little Otis! I'm SO glad he wasn't severely hurt! Please give me lots of kisses from me, Codie and Katie! And thanks for posting - it's something important to be aware of! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-29-2005, 07:51 AM	#27
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	I'm so glad Otis is Ok. There will never be leashes in the car for me anymore. Thanks for sharing. I will pass this on to my friends with dogs. __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge

07-29-2005, 09:59 AM	#29
Mystify79 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 565	Poor Otis!! I'm glad he's feeling okay! Tuffy had something similar happen in the car.. he was in his carrier with his harness attached inside and he kept trying to get out of the carrier and somehow ended up getting the harness attachment wrapped around his leg, the more he struggled the tighter it got until he started just screaming in the car. I immediately pulled over and it took me a little bit to get him untied. That was pretty scary. __________________ Pixie 2005-2015 "If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."