I'm feeling heartbroken. We lost Roxy today.
When we left the house this morning, we debated leaving Roxy inside since we were expecting the yard guys to show up while we were gone. We went ahead and put her outside, knowing that she's been left with them previously and has seen them at our house every Tuesday for the 10 months she's been with us. Well, this time she bolted. Despite much effort to get her back by the yard guys, she was long gone.
Kelsey put out notices on Facebook and Nextdoor, Some very kind neighbors answered the call to action and started searching for her. Another neighbor saw Kelsey out looking and joined in the search. Sadly, Roxy found her way to one of the busiest intersections in town (over 1/2 mile away) and was hit by a car. Kelsey received a phone call right away, but there was nothing that could be done.
I was at work watching all of this unfold via my security cameras and text messages.
Roxy came to us emotionally scarred. She was afraid of cars, people, dogs, leashes, sudden noises. Kelsey spent hours and hours patiently working with this dog. Despite my resistance at the idea of having a dog, I had grown to love her happy greetings, and I was glad that she was becoming protective.
This weekend was the best weekend we'd spent with her ever. She had a great time up at Tahoe and played until she was exhausted.
This is the first time we've lost a dog who had not lived out a full life. I am absolutely heartbroken and full of "if onlys." If only any one thing had been different this morning. Just one.
Please hug your fur babies tonight and give them lots of love.
And thank you to all of the neighbors (both friends and strangers) who helped out.
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