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mustangbee · 11-09-2005, 08:56 AM

So glad your both OK!!!!
Please don't be so hard on yourself, it was a accident.
I hope you have a better day!

nata · 11-09-2005, 09:10 AM

I'm glad both of you are okay.

I learned my lesson too.
Im re-thinking if i should take my furbabies for a ride with me without a car seat. The other day I was on a freeway going 65mph. KC drop his toys underneath the passanger seat. Wasn't thinking , thought my arms was long enough and be quick with it. I reach over to get his toys. My shoulder hit the shift gear and move it to neutron, good thing it stopped there . I could've been worse if it stop on reverse. My car would have been going backward.
Its a scary thought.

cheryl000 · 11-09-2005, 09:14 AM

Glad you're okay. It is also possible for the dog to hit the shifter and throw you into neutral if he is trying to get into your lap. This is why I don't allow Bailey to sit in my lap anymore. He is big and I'm sure he could do it. Even a small dog could hit your stearing wheel or inhibit your ability to turn it. Thanks for helping spread the awareness. You've really turned something bad into something worthwhile.

Snow Yorkies · 11-09-2005, 09:31 AM

Accidents happen, that is why they are called accidents...

none the less I hope everyone is okay. Cars can be fixed...

tartisst · 11-09-2005, 09:39 AM

It's okay gal....let it go. I'm sure you know to pay attention the next time. Don't let it discourage you from driving safely with your precious little one.

And I've been in the "mother" of all accidents. 2 days after Christmas in 2002 I was involved in a 77 car accident here in Houston. It was due to the fog and it was the worst thing (other than losing Coty) that has happened to me. I have 2 titanium permanent plates in my left arm, I broke 3 teeth, had a concussion, bruises that lasted for months and lost my hearing for about a month. It was on the news locally and on CNN, NBC, etc. You would not even believe what was left of my car -- basically just my plates that say "GOD FST". That's what got the news crews interested. I saved those plates and then had them done again for my new car.

I was so glad that my son or dogs weren't in the car with me.

nata · 11-09-2005, 09:56 AM

tartisst:OMG.... I'd rememebered that night. I wasnt involve in the accident but i was stuck on the freeway for hours. I'm so glad you make it alive, it was horrible tragic.

Amber! · 11-09-2005, 01:15 PM

Glad you're okay! And obviously you're responsible enough to try to fix the problem.. don't beat yourself up, though

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Also, I happened to look at your profile. Oddly enough, I believe we live in the same town! And we're right about the same age, too. I tried to message you, but it wouldn't let me.. anyway, if you feel like messaging me, I'd love to hear from you!

YorkieShadow · 11-09-2005, 04:37 PM

AWW Thats sad. Im so glad you are both ok. I know when I drive Im always looking over at my babies. Bad Habit.

Stitches29 · 11-09-2005, 05:12 PM

I'm happy to hear you are okay. I too have almost wrecked because I was tending to Maggie. She has a carseat and I use a baby-check mirror to keep tabs on her. I finally purchased a console pet carrier, so she would be right beside me, and I wouldn't have to look in the backseat all the time. These little "Kids" love to go. You might try the carseat up front, or if you have a console, then the console carrier is great too.

Marie · 11-09-2005, 06:23 PM

Im so glad that noneone got hurt. It was accident so no beat yuourself over it. It took guts to come here and take responsibility. Maybe you can get a car seat for your pup or a crate.

lilbumbleybees · 11-09-2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chechinmipo

What makes me the most upset is that I am now taking the priviledge away from my baby , she really enjoys the car, when it was really my fault. Better to be on the safe side though and not jepardize anyone or my baby if I can't be mature and handle both. I feel so .... I just can't explain.

You don't have to take the privilage away. Go get yourself a doggie car seat. Global Pet makes a WONDERFUL one that you can find on Ebay. We sell a different brand in the store I work at, but my Global Pet one beats that one out anyday. ALWAYS keep it in the back seat as, common sense, the airbag coming out at your baby could kill her in an instant. And so you don't have to turn your head to check on her, get yourself a baby rearview mirror. They sell them at kid stores like Babys R Us. I have one and it makes checking on Bouncer easier everytime. Just glance up, and back to the road I go. Your baby will stay in the car seat by harness. Just strap her harness on her, hook the seatbelt onto the harness, and she's safe. It's great because it also puts her at level with the window so she can look out as much as she wants to. That carseat and Baby Mirror are the best things I've ever done. I'd be glad to help you find one, feel free to e-mail or PM me.

And I'm so sorry about your accident but don't be so hard on yourself for it. Just look at what went wrong to make it happen and how you can improve the situation to not let it happen again, e.i. the carseat and baby mirror. I'm glad everyone is OK!

lilfoot · 11-09-2005, 06:50 PM

The kids and I were in a car accident 2 years ago....I turned in front of a car that was going 65 miles an hour...sent 8 of us to the hospital....including my 2 children..My daughter and I thought my son died....(lucky he was just in shock) but as far as beating yourself up about this accident....i can't tell you how many "would have" "could haves" and "should haves" that have gone through my mind since then...but I have learned that its too late for all of those -------haves and just chuck it up to bad timing and a good lesson learned....we all need those once in a while....I hope everyone is ok and not to horribly sore tomorrow.....give your self a break now and don't worry about tomorrow

Angela · 11-09-2005, 07:28 PM

Just wanted to say, yea it sux, BUT it could have happened to any one of us. It was a accident. I have a pet seat that mine ride in, they love it. Maybe get her a pet seat and you will know she is safe and I bet she will enjoy it!

Angie

livingdustmops · 11-09-2005, 08:12 PM

Accidents do happened but the safest mode for your little one is just like a child. Put them in the backseat (the airbag will kill them) in a harness. People laugh at me all time as they look over and they see 8 or more dogs sitting in their snoozer seats (puts them at window level so they can look out) and they are all harnessed in. If your dog is loose in the car and someone hits you the odds go down that they will survive or if they do and the door of the car opens they could get out into traffic. As I believe my little ones are my kids, safety in the car is important.

Kelz · 11-09-2005, 09:06 PM

Well the important thing is that no one was hurt!!! And don't be so hard on yourself! it could've happened to any of us! i know i'm guilty of watchin my babies instead of whats in front of me sometimes~

11-09-2005, 08:56 AM	#31
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	So glad your both OK!!!! Please don't be so hard on yourself, it was a accident. I hope you have a better day! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

11-09-2005, 09:14 AM	#33
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	driving Glad you're okay. It is also possible for the dog to hit the shifter and throw you into neutral if he is trying to get into your lap. This is why I don't allow Bailey to sit in my lap anymore. He is big and I'm sure he could do it. Even a small dog could hit your stearing wheel or inhibit your ability to turn it. Thanks for helping spread the awareness. You've really turned something bad into something worthwhile.

11-09-2005, 09:31 AM	#34
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,684	Accidents happen, that is why they are called accidents... none the less I hope everyone is okay. Cars can be fixed... __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BAPPC

11-09-2005, 09:39 AM	#35
tartisst Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 249	It's okay gal....let it go. I'm sure you know to pay attention the next time. Don't let it discourage you from driving safely with your precious little one. And I've been in the "mother" of all accidents. 2 days after Christmas in 2002 I was involved in a 77 car accident here in Houston. It was due to the fog and it was the worst thing (other than losing Coty) that has happened to me. I have 2 titanium permanent plates in my left arm, I broke 3 teeth, had a concussion, bruises that lasted for months and lost my hearing for about a month. It was on the news locally and on CNN, NBC, etc. You would not even believe what was left of my car -- basically just my plates that say "GOD FST". That's what got the news crews interested. I saved those plates and then had them done again for my new car. I was so glad that my son or dogs weren't in the car with me. __________________ Blessed to be a blessing, Tia Jett and (R.I.P. TO MY 4 : Jagger , Tyson , Coty & Conan)

11-09-2005, 05:12 PM	#39
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	I'm happy to hear you are okay. I too have almost wrecked because I was tending to Maggie. She has a carseat and I use a baby-check mirror to keep tabs on her. I finally purchased a console pet carrier, so she would be right beside me, and I wouldn't have to look in the backseat all the time. These little "Kids" love to go. You might try the carseat up front, or if you have a console, then the console carrier is great too. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

11-09-2005, 09:10 AM	#32
nata Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: katy, tx Posts: 129	I'm glad both of you are okay. I learned my lesson too. Im re-thinking if i should take my furbabies for a ride with me without a car seat. The other day I was on a freeway going 65mph. KC drop his toys underneath the passanger seat. Wasn't thinking , thought my arms was long enough and be quick with it. I reach over to get his toys. My shoulder hit the shift gear and move it to neutron, good thing it stopped there . I could've been worse if it stop on reverse. My car would have been going backward. Its a scary thought.

11-09-2005, 09:56 AM	#36
nata Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: katy, tx Posts: 129	tartisst:OMG.... I'd rememebered that night. I wasnt involve in the accident but i was stuck on the freeway for hours. I'm so glad you make it alive, it was horrible tragic.

11-09-2005, 01:15 PM	#37
Amber! YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8	Glad you're okay! And obviously you're responsible enough to try to fix the problem.. don't beat yourself up, though . Also, I happened to look at your profile. Oddly enough, I believe we live in the same town! And we're right about the same age, too. I tried to message you, but it wouldn't let me.. anyway, if you feel like messaging me, I'd love to hear from you!

11-09-2005, 04:37 PM	#38
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	AWW Thats sad. Im so glad you are both ok. I know when I drive Im always looking over at my babies. Bad Habit.

11-09-2005, 06:23 PM	#40
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Im so glad that noneone got hurt. It was accident so no beat yuourself over it. It took guts to come here and take responsibility. Maybe you can get a car seat for your pup or a crate. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

11-09-2005, 06:50 PM	#42
lilfoot YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 769	The kids and I were in a car accident 2 years ago....I turned in front of a car that was going 65 miles an hour...sent 8 of us to the hospital....including my 2 children..My daughter and I thought my son died....(lucky he was just in shock) but as far as beating yourself up about this accident....i can't tell you how many "would have" "could haves" and "should haves" that have gone through my mind since then...but I have learned that its too late for all of those -------haves and just chuck it up to bad timing and a good lesson learned....we all need those once in a while....I hope everyone is ok and not to horribly sore tomorrow.....give your self a break now and don't worry about tomorrow

11-09-2005, 07:28 PM	#43
Angela YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 849	Just wanted to say, yea it sux, BUT it could have happened to any one of us. It was a accident. I have a pet seat that mine ride in, they love it. Maybe get her a pet seat and you will know she is safe and I bet she will enjoy it! Angie

11-09-2005, 08:12 PM	#44
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Accidents do happened but the safest mode for your little one is just like a child. Put them in the backseat (the airbag will kill them) in a harness. People laugh at me all time as they look over and they see 8 or more dogs sitting in their snoozer seats (puts them at window level so they can look out) and they are all harnessed in. If your dog is loose in the car and someone hits you the odds go down that they will survive or if they do and the door of the car opens they could get out into traffic. As I believe my little ones are my kids, safety in the car is important.

11-09-2005, 09:06 PM	#45
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	Well the important thing is that no one was hurt!!! And don't be so hard on yourself! it could've happened to any of us! i know i'm guilty of watchin my babies instead of whats in front of me sometimes~ __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org