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Gennies · 10-31-2009, 05:13 PM

OMG I can't stop shaking!!!! I'm kicking myself for being so stupid! Bijou and I sat in the front yard handing out treats to the trick or treaters. Well, everyone loved her and my protective side started thinking maybe I shouldn't have her out here as others on here have had their houses broken into for someone to steal their baby. But we stayed out and she had a blast. When it was over, I put her in the house, and took my deck chair back to the back deck. Well, my dumb self carried the chair and little table at the same time and didn't lock the gate...You can see where this is going right?

I came into the house and got Barley (he was too mean to the kids in masks so he had to be crated a back room) and Garrett (he was too excited and barked at everyone to get attention, which is bad when your 135 lbs). We played inside and then I left them out to go potty in the back. I went back to move Barley's crate back to the den and thought, maybe I should go watch them as some people are still walking may try to steal Bijou. Then I seen the gate. I think if I was older I would have stroked out right there as it was like a shock went through me. Thank God I keep a bell on her collar as it's so dark in my neighborhood with very few street lights. Cars were going by and I'm yelling her name. I ran to the end of the driveway and she was across the street in the neighbor's yard. I could hear a bell, but couldn't see her due to the darkness. My neighbor (they are a very new military family) said to his daughter to stop looking and go in the house. Of course, I'm thinking he said that because she's been hit and doesn't want her to see the injured or dead dog. But she wasn't! She ran to me and was shaking so bad. Thank God I went out right away or I'm sure it would have been my worse nightmare. I just held her and cried.

I can't believe I was so negligent. You all know how much this little one means to me and I forgot to check the gate. My heart just keeps racing. I don't know why I felt the need to write about this here, but knew my YT family would understand how scarred I was. I promise I'll never walk in the gate with things in my hands and not stop to shut the gate again. I'm talking to DH about getting spring hinges for that thing.

orlnurse · 10-31-2009, 05:20 PM

Thank goodness she's ok!

sandyapk · 10-31-2009, 05:20 PM

All the pain, all the terror.....THANK GOD FOR THE HAPPY ENDING!!

I WOULD OF DIED ON THE SPOT! I am so happy that you thought about the gate, and checked. Oh you are right it could of been horrible. Thank the good LOrd!!

Perrella · 10-31-2009, 05:21 PM

Oh, I'm so very glad your baby is alright and safe and sound! My heart was racing as I was reading it, I do know have scary it is!! But, she is back and all is well, stop beating yourself up over it now and just love on her to make you feel so much better (they always do)! So glad it all worked out for you, YAY!!

Hugs.....

_Chrissy_ · 10-31-2009, 05:23 PM

So glad everything is ok!

flafox67 · 10-31-2009, 05:23 PM

My heart was racing reading your story. We all make mistakes. Thank goodness she's alright!!

Gennies · 10-31-2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks everyone! I keep picking her up for hugs and kisses, but she just wants to play with Barley. And I've given her the bowl of ice she loves to play with Garrett in and tons of treats. I'm so thankful she's ok. I appreciate everyone's support and kind words!!!

itzzbarb · 10-31-2009, 05:35 PM

Oh my goodness! Whew, what a scare you and your baby had. Thank goodness you found her right away and she was OK. I am sure you will sleep with her in your arms tonight.

Gennies · 10-31-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by itzzbarb

Oh my goodness! Whew, what a scare you and your baby had. Thank goodness you found her right away and she was OK. I am sure you will sleep with her in your arms tonight.

Yeah, it's been real hard giving in and letting her go play with Barley like she wants as I just want to hold her and hold her. I so wish I could speak dog LOL

Shelby&Seymour · 10-31-2009, 05:48 PM

Glad things worked out for the best........ gotta keep your eyes on them all the time...those little houdini's!

bj1 · 10-31-2009, 05:54 PM

I'm so glad she is alright

Patti · 10-31-2009, 06:00 PM

How scary. I am so happy she was ok. Whenever I can't find one of mine (Roxie has take to going in the laundry room and then gets too scared to come out) the panic that goes through me. I can imagine how scared you were when she was outside.

BanditSocks2 · 10-31-2009, 06:07 PM

It's great that you acted so quickly! Bandit ran out of our yard late one night at 2am in the morning and we found him in the neighbors yard. It's so scary! I'm so glad Bijou is safe and sound with you

Doodlebug · 10-31-2009, 06:16 PM

I'm so glad that your story had a happy ending. Thank God.

Darlene68 · 10-31-2009, 06:21 PM

I am so glad she is okay!

10-31-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	Almost lost Bijou tonight OMG I can't stop shaking!!!! I'm kicking myself for being so stupid! Bijou and I sat in the front yard handing out treats to the trick or treaters. Well, everyone loved her and my protective side started thinking maybe I shouldn't have her out here as others on here have had their houses broken into for someone to steal their baby. But we stayed out and she had a blast. When it was over, I put her in the house, and took my deck chair back to the back deck. Well, my dumb self carried the chair and little table at the same time and didn't lock the gate...You can see where this is going right? I came into the house and got Barley (he was too mean to the kids in masks so he had to be crated a back room) and Garrett (he was too excited and barked at everyone to get attention, which is bad when your 135 lbs). We played inside and then I left them out to go potty in the back. I went back to move Barley's crate back to the den and thought, maybe I should go watch them as some people are still walking may try to steal Bijou. Then I seen the gate. I think if I was older I would have stroked out right there as it was like a shock went through me. Thank God I keep a bell on her collar as it's so dark in my neighborhood with very few street lights. Cars were going by and I'm yelling her name. I ran to the end of the driveway and she was across the street in the neighbor's yard. I could hear a bell, but couldn't see her due to the darkness. My neighbor (they are a very new military family) said to his daughter to stop looking and go in the house. Of course, I'm thinking he said that because she's been hit and doesn't want her to see the injured or dead dog. But she wasn't! She ran to me and was shaking so bad. Thank God I went out right away or I'm sure it would have been my worse nightmare. I just held her and cried. I can't believe I was so negligent. You all know how much this little one means to me and I forgot to check the gate. My heart just keeps racing. I don't know why I felt the need to write about this here, but knew my YT family would understand how scarred I was. I promise I'll never walk in the gate with things in my hands and not stop to shut the gate again. I'm talking to DH about getting spring hinges for that thing. __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou Last edited by Gennies; 10-31-2009 at 05:15 PM.

10-31-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Thank goodness she's ok! __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

10-31-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Oh, I'm so very glad your baby is alright and safe and sound! My heart was racing as I was reading it, I do know have scary it is!! But, she is back and all is well, stop beating yourself up over it now and just love on her to make you feel so much better (they always do)! So glad it all worked out for you, YAY!! Hugs..... __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

10-31-2009, 05:23 PM	#5
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	So glad everything is ok! __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

10-31-2009, 05:33 PM	#7
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	Thanks everyone! I keep picking her up for hugs and kisses, but she just wants to play with Barley. And I've given her the bowl of ice she loves to play with Garrett in and tons of treats. I'm so thankful she's ok. I appreciate everyone's support and kind words!!! __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou

10-31-2009, 05:20 PM	#3
sandyapk Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: at home Posts: 515	All the pain, all the terror.....THANK GOD FOR THE HAPPY ENDING!! I WOULD OF DIED ON THE SPOT! I am so happy that you thought about the gate, and checked. Oh you are right it could of been horrible. Thank the good LOrd!!

10-31-2009, 05:23 PM	#6
flafox67 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL, USA Posts: 253	My heart was racing reading your story. We all make mistakes. Thank goodness she's alright!!

10-31-2009, 05:35 PM	#8
itzzbarb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 553	Oh my goodness! Whew, what a scare you and your baby had. Thank goodness you found her right away and she was OK. I am sure you will sleep with her in your arms tonight. __________________ Andy Jillie

10-31-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Glad things worked out for the best........ gotta keep your eyes on them all the time...those little houdini's! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

10-31-2009, 05:54 PM	#11
bj1 Owned By BJ and Lil Ann Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 990	I'm so glad she is alright

10-31-2009, 06:00 PM	#12
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	How scary. I am so happy she was ok. Whenever I can't find one of mine (Roxie has take to going in the laundry room and then gets too scared to come out) the panic that goes through me. I can imagine how scared you were when she was outside. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-31-2009, 06:07 PM	#13
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	It's great that you acted so quickly! Bandit ran out of our yard late one night at 2am in the morning and we found him in the neighbors yard. It's so scary! I'm so glad Bijou is safe and sound with you

10-31-2009, 06:16 PM	#14
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I'm so glad that your story had a happy ending. Thank God. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

10-31-2009, 06:21 PM	#15
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I am so glad she is okay! __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee