My dog just got killed. :-( *with update*

[Semidevil]

Today me and my wife were walking the dog around campus on a leash. Another guy on the other side of the street was also walking his dog on the leash and all of a sudden, the guy's leash broke came and bit my dog in the neck. After his dog let go, he just walked away, and I had to go and stop him.

He repeatedly said that my dog is ok, and to not worry and would not apologize until we asked him to. Even though he did, it was not sincere. My wife was crying and ask why he did not say sorry when it happened, and the guy raise his voice. We immediatly took my dog to an emergency clinic, but it was already too late.

I then reported this to the campus police. The police clld the guy to ask what happnened. Thankfully, the guy admitted fault and said he will take responsibility. the cop called me back and said that I can call him and we can negotiate.

I really dont know what to do. My dog is a 13 week old welsh corgi, and we had it for about 2 months. I dont know what to 'negotiate.' I hate the guy, to tell you the truth. He killed my dog. My dog literally died in our arms while we were driving to the hospital.

I"m not in the mood to call him now, but when I call him, what do I say? We lost a live being, a best friend, there is really no dollar value that can replace this. I just dont know what to do from here.

anybody ever have this experience. what do I do?

Anyone who craps this thread will be out of here for a nice long vacation!

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*update on this*:

I talked to him on the phone and he told me to go find estimates on how much it would cost to replace the pet and send him an email of the costs with the vet costs. I feel better that he is willing to do something to replace, but it still sucks that we have to go through this in the first palce. Now First of all, my dog is a gift so I dont have a specific replacement cost on this, and we probably dont have proof of how much was paid for. second of all, the corgi pets range in price, so I'm worried that if I quote him a price, he will disagree and want to just pay the lowest cost. We have the right to set the price and he should not be able to dispute it right?

if a dog can really cost that much, then we have a right to get that much right?

 

[isekii]

Take em to Judge Judy

Let her rip him a new one.

 

[Rubycon]

 

[suse920]

 

[djheater]

Wow, I feel terribly fo you. What an a55hat. Seriously, he needs to be hit by a car.

 

[rpl318]

That's terrible man. I can imagine how bad you must feel. My dog is like a part of the family too. Sorry for your loss. As far as what to say to him I'm not sure but he should be responsible for paying you back for what the dog cost you in the first place. Especially since he was a jerk about the whole thing.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: isekii
Take em to Judge Judy

Let her rip him a new one.

yeap.

get the cost of vet bills (if any) and replacment for the dog.

 

[mjh]

I'm sorry to hear the bad news, man.

 

[bsobel]

anybody ever have this experience. what do I do?

Similar thing happened to me. One of our cats (who was an inside cat) did like to lay in our courtyard (enclosed). A lady a few blocks away with a pitbull and a retriever would just open her front door and let them 'do their business'. They came up here, came into the courtyard, and killed the cat.

The police had to convince her it was her fault.... But in the end, sadly, all you can really expect is to be paid for the value of the animal (what it will cost you to replace it from a breeder). You can't get back the 'value' of the concern you had for it (sorry)...

 

[Viper GTS]

First off they guy didn't kill your dog, his dog did.

Second, your "negotiation" should be for a replacement animal of equal value.

Pets are property, have him buy you a new puppy.

Viper GTS

 

[Anghang]

take him to court for damages (including emotional), the guy's leash broke but it's till his fault for not having a strong enough leash for his dog and at the same time not being apologetic to begin with makes him seem pretty arrogant and cold...

 

[Xylitol]

Sue them

 

[virtueixi]

eye for an eye.

 

[jimbob200521]

sorry for your loss i know it can be quite hard

 

[Conky]

Bummer, man.

I would sue him and have his dog put down. That whole situation is too uncool for words.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

What do you do? Well, duh, you get the guy to replace your welsh corgie.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Anghang
take him to court for damages (including emotional), the guy's leash broke but it's till his fault for not having a strong enough leash for his dog and at the same time not being apologetic to begin with makes him seem pretty arrogant and cold...

hmm i do not htink you get paid Emotional damages for a pet being killed. They consider the pet property.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: virtueixi
eye for an eye.

 

[arcenite]

Originally posted by: Nik
What do you do? Well, duh, you get the guy to replace your welsh corgie.

:|

 

[compuwiz1]

WOW. Sorry for your loss!

That guys sounds like an irresponsible, heartless dick. :|

 

[Semidevil]

what pisses me off is that he is a Professor at the University. I thought some guy like that would have some common sense and not act like that.

 

[Brutuskend]

Man, I would be beyond PISSED!!! :|

SO sorry to hear about your loss.

The guy should PAY, not only for vet bill and replacement cost of your dog but he should be fined... at the LEAST!

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Pets are property

Viper GTS

From an emotional standpoint, it's not like the knocked over your mailbox or spilled coffee on your favorite pair of pants.

Having a living creature that you accept into your home as esentially a family member is a bit more than "common property".

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: virtueixi
eye for an eye.

And eventually the whole world would be blind.

I'm deeply sorry for your loss and ugly shock of having your poor pooch die in your arms.

First thing, don't call the guy until you can calm down enough to deal with him in an unemotional, businesslike manner. You will most likely not get any "emotional closure" from him, so don't look for it.

Finally, 2x what waggy said: Dun him for the vet bill and full replacement cost and no, you can't sue for emotional trauma with a pet, they are considered simply property by the law.

Also, have your wife or someone else on the extension when you call him so you will have a witness to what he agrees to. People have been known to subsequently stall or renege on their promises.

 

[sygyzy]

Man that's a horrible story. The worse is how he acted. And weird. First he tried to walk away like a coward then he admitted fault? I guess the best you can do is have him replace the dog with one of the same quality (ie purebred if yours is one).