Wish I could have done something

[Malamum]

Last night we had quite a storm and I was silly enough to think I could get Indy out for a quick walk before the rain started.

There were constant claps of thunder happening and lightning kept lighting up the sky and as we reached the highway I saw a GSD on the other side of the road running flat chat along the verge. It had obviously freaked out at all the thunder and escaped from it's home and was now running scared.

Unfortunately there was nothing I could do while I had Indy with me. I only had the leash that I was walking Indy on and he doesn't do that well with other dogs as it is, let alone one that is totally freaked out. I took Indy home as quick as I could and by this time it was absolutely pouring and we were soaked through, then to top it off just as I got home the power went out.

I jumped in the car and went back to where I last saw the GSD to see if it was still there. However by this time it was raining so hard and there were no streetlights on so I couldn't see a thing. It was dangerous for me to be out driving and I think the dog was long gone so I went back home. I worried about it all night. I really hope it's owners found it ok.
:(

[Guest Anonymous]

Awe, I sure hope he's okay too :( Bless you for trying to help him though :angel: Many people would have just ignored the poor fella :(

[Aroura]

Poor thing, must have been so frightend and lonely. But there was nothing you could have done, you did what you could and even if you did find it again it may have been too scared to go to you anyway. I'm sure it found some place to shelter and is warm and safe now :wink:

[ellieangel]

Aroura is right chances are if the dog was that freaked out you wouldn't have been able to catch him anyway.

I know you must feel terrible but remember it's not your fault. :wink:

[mouseatthebusstop]

poor dog I hope he is ok now

[courtnek]

Poor thing! I hope he got home ok, but Aurora and Ellie are right. If he was that freaked out he may actually have bitten you if you tried to catch him. Know that you did your best.

you are an :angel: for trying though.