Dog hit by car yesterday on Doughiska Rd..

kneesox

there was a nasty accident yesterday evening.
Does anybody know if dog was saved or at least somebody called a vet to ease its pain?
I really despise those people that live around there for letting all the dogs to run around free and I knew I was going to witness this at some point!
Move your... and take your dogs for a walk people, don't let it be killed on the road.. grrr.

AndyKiely

I walk to work everyday and drive up and down the road and I see usually 3 or 4 little dogs pallying around together and it was something that I could always see happening. I'm just glad I wasn't there to witness it. As a dog owner myself I don't understand the leave your dog out to do what it likes mentality but that's just me. I hope the poor dogs injuries weren't severe and if they were I hope he wasn't in pain long.

Cocolola

Did you witness a dog getting knocked down OP?

kneesox

Cocolola wrote: »

Did you witness a dog getting knocked down OP?

Yes unfortunately I did. It was a large dog and it was very shocking, it ended up under car and didnt die instantly. If I wasnt with my own dog who got really scared and started shaking and wanted ti run away I would call emergency vet and stayed there, sorry I couldnt.

Aside from the aspect that I hope the dog wasn't in pain for too long I hope the owner of the dog was tracked down and the car driver compensated for damage to the car.

Hitting a dog can do considerable damage to a car.

kneesox

Galilea Blue Attic wrote: »

Aside from the aspect that I hope the dog wasn't in pain for too long I hope the owner of the dog was tracked down and the car driver compensated for damage to the car.

Hitting a dog can do considerable damage to a car.

I couldn't care less about car after seeing that poor dog in agony.. (even if it was mine), but agree - ALL dogs should be microchiped and owners should be responsible for what happens after they let their dogs to run alone..

kneesox

kneesox wrote: »

I couldn't care less about car after seeing that poor dog in agony.. (even if it was mine), but agree - ALL dogs should be microchiped and owners should be responsible for what happens after they let their dogs to run alone..

If you had a 1000 euro worth of damage to your car you would care. A dog ran in front of my aunt last year in her one week old car, over a grand worth of damage done. Lucky for her the dog limped home (so she found the owner) and after a lot of arguing she was compensated for the damage.

BunkMoreland

I saw a little dog run across that road, running underneath a moving car managing to not get hit by a wheel, then in front of a car coming in the opposite direction, just getting across in time. Miraculous.

MattKid

There are a couple of small dogs that run about and nearly take me off my bike coming down the hill

Intifada

kneesox wrote: »

I couldn't care less about car after seeing that poor dog in agony..

Oh, you're one of those people

gordongekko

Intifada wrote: »

Oh, you're one of those people

What does that mean?

Mrs OBumble

gordongekko wrote: »

What does that mean?

If you have to ask, then you don't need to know.

Lapin

I thought we had dog wardens in this city.

Why aren't all these muts rounded up and carted off to the pound?

Diabhal Beag

"muts"? Didn't know I'd entered the Hanna Barbera 1960's timewarp forum.

Lapin

^^^ I didn't have you down as one of the 'who reads newspapers anymore :rolleyes: brigade'.

Most people where I live (of all ages) call dogs muts.

Anyway, it doesn't answer my question. Why aren't these dogs rounded up and taken to the pound?

Mars Bar

No room in the pound? Recently the GSPCA said they weren't taking in any more animals.

Lapin

I thought they shot them in the pound after a certain period of time.

Why don't they just shoot all these stray muts dogs on the streets?


EDIT:

I don't mean shoot them on the streets. That would be dangerous in case they missed and hit a toddler or something instead.

No, round them up first. Then bring them to the pound and have them shot there.

dr.bollocko

Lapin wrote: »

I thought they shot them in the pound after a certain period of time.

Why don't they just shoot all these stray muts dogs on the streets?


EDIT:

I don't mean shoot them on the streets. That would be dangerous in case they missed and hit a toddler or something instead.

No, round them up first. Then bring them to the pound and have them shot there.

Are we definitely ruling out landmines?

Das Kitty

Lapin wrote: »

I thought they shot them in the pound after a certain period of time.

Why don't they just shoot all these stray muts dogs on the streets?


EDIT:

I don't mean shoot them on the streets. That would be dangerous in case they missed and hit a toddler or something instead.

No, round them up first. Then bring them to the pound and have them shot there.

What!?

No, they give them a shot to put them down.

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Are we definitely ruling out landmines?

I just snorted really loudly in a quiet office. I hope you're pleased.

Barginhunter01

Neighbour was telling me about a dog limping in the area. Could be the same dog?

Lapin

Das Kitty wrote: »

No, they give them a shot to put them down.

Oh.

Fair enough, although it does seem a bit time consuming.

Still though, it doesn't answer my question.

If the pound is all full why don't they give the dogs that are already in it one of these shots to put them down and make room for more dogs like the ones wandering the streets out in Dougiska?

Then they can give them shots too.


Starting with this poor fooker.

Barginhunter01 wrote: »

Neighbour was telling me about a dog limping in the area. Could be the same dog?

Put the wee sod out of its misery like.

Das Kitty

Lapin wrote: »

Oh.

Fair enough, although it does seem a bit time consuming.

Still though, it doesn't answer my question.

If the pound is all full why don't they give the dogs that are already in it one of these shots to put them down and make room for more dogs like the ones wandering the streets out in Dougiska?

Then they can give them shots too.


Starting with this poor fooker.



Put the wee sod out of its misery like.

Because it costs money, because the owner needs a chance to come and claim them, because there are procedures for destroying a stray, because the people working in a pound only put animals down as a last resort.

Lapin

Das Kitty wrote: »

Because it costs money,

Doesn't everything?
Anyway, thats easily sorted as I explain neatly in my next point.

Das Kitty wrote: »

because the owner needs a chance to come and claim them,

24 hours should be plenty of time. Anyone who doesn't claim their dog back in that space of time obviously doesn't care a damn about the poor mut.

Now, here's the money bit. Charge the owners a hefty fee to get Fido back. If they love the wee sod that much they won't mind paying. And they won't be so quick to let the little runt out chasing cars again. About €395 should cover it. Double that for a second offence.

Das Kitty wrote: »

because there are procedures for destroying a stray,

Ya you told us that already. Shots like. Not gunshots but poison injections. I got that.

Das Kitty wrote: »

because the people working in a pound only put animals down as a last resort.

But where do you draw the line on what is a last resort. There is already a problem, hence the reason the OP saw fit to start a thread on the matter.

Is that a last resort? Maybe not.

Someone else said a dog caused over €1000 worth of damage to a relative's car. Do we draw the line there? Ok maybe not, nobody got hurt.

Another poster was nearly taken off their bike by a few of these dogs. A frightening experience that could have caused them serious injury.

Thankfully that didn't happen so we'll let the dogs off with a caution on this occasion.

Now we have a poor dog limping around the place after being hit by a car. The poor thing must be in some disstress. Would it not be beyond the stages of last resort to put this poor sod out of its misery at this stage?

What is the last resort?

Wait till a pack of these dogs become spooked by something and maul the nearest innocent young child to its death ?

I'm sorry but its a bit late to be getting the syringe out then.

Or even the shotgun.

Mars Bar

I get the feeling lapin already knows this and he's just going for the shock factor

Lapin

Mars Bar wrote: »

I get the feeling lapin already knows this and he's just going for the shock factor

No. I honestly thought they shot them.


And I cannot abide excuses for things not being done.

Because when something goes wrong, its usually the very people making the excuses who will ask why thigs weren't done.

Shock factor? No. I find it shocking that people seem to tolerate packs of stray dogs roaming freely around residential areas.

I don't live in Dougiska, but if I did, damned if I'd put up with that. Especially if I had small children.

Mrs OBumble

I don't live in Doughiska, either, But I visit 2-3 times per week. And I don't like dogs, so would notice them.

And you know what .. I don't recall seeing 'em.

Mountain. Molehill. Much.

Frigga_92

Lapin wrote: »

Now, here's the money bit. Charge the owners a hefty fee to get Fido back.

Pounds do charge money for someone to take their dog back.

Lapin wrote: »

Especially if I had small children.

Why "especially if you had small children"?

daUbiq

Lapin wrote: »

Doesn't everything?
Anyway, thats easily sorted as I explain neatly in my next point.



24 hours should be plenty of time. Anyone who doesn't claim their dog back in that space of time obviously doesn't care a damn about the poor mut.

Now, here's the money bit. Charge the owners a hefty fee to get Fido back. If they love the wee sod that much they won't mind paying. And they won't be so quick to let the little runt out chasing cars again. About €395 should cover it. Double that for a second offence.



Ya you told us that already. Shots like. Not gunshots but poison injections. I got that.



But where do you draw the line on what is a last resort. There is already a problem, hence the reason the OP saw fit to start a thread on the matter.

Is that a last resort? Maybe not.

Someone else said a dog caused over €1000 worth of damage to a relative's car. Do we draw the line there? Ok maybe not, nobody got hurt.

Another poster was nearly taken off their bike by a few of these dogs. A frightening experience that could have caused them serious injury.

Thankfully that didn't happen so we'll let the dogs off with a caution on this occasion.

Now we have a poor dog limping around the place after being hit by a car. The poor thing must be in some disstress. Would it not be beyond the stages of last resort to put this poor sod out of its misery at this stage?

What is the last resort?

Wait till a pack of these dogs become spooked by something and maul the nearest innocent young child to its death ?

I'm sorry but its a bit late to be getting the syringe out then.

Or even the shotgun.

You are just too clever for this forum... you must know everything and how to fix everything?

biko

Let's not get too personal. I don't want to have to put this thread down

Lapin

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

I don't live in Doughiska, either, But I visit 2-3 times per week. And I don't like dogs, so would notice them.

And you know what .. I don't recall seeing 'em.

Mountain. Molehill. Much.

Its ok folks.

Mrs O'Bumble said she saw nothing so obviously the problem doesn't exist.
This is all "Mountains and molehills".
The OP is obviously full of crap and making things up.

26sdrawkcab wrote: »

Pounds do charge money for someone to take their dog back.

Not enough then. Make it €695. If someone loves their dog, they'll pay.
Or maybe not let the little frig off the lead in the first place.
With dog ownership comes a thing called responsibility.

Its time some dog owners copped on and learned that

26sdrawkcab wrote: »

Why "especially if you had small children"?

Small children have less ability to defend themselves against attack from dogs.

They are also more likely to attract dogs due to their size, passive nature and lack of sense in the presence of dogs.

Most dogs are aware that adults will stand up to them so they tend to back when told to.

Childen are easier prey.

Read the papers.

I hope you don't have children yourself.

daUbiq wrote: »

You are just too clever for this forum... you must know everything and how to fix everything?

I never claimed that. Not once.

But you're right. I do know how to put things right and I'm not afraid to say it.

It that upsets people then tough. Some things have to be said.

Whats your problem with that?

biko wrote: »

Let's not get too personal. I don't want to have to put this thread down

A lot of people get personal when things don't go their way.

Not one single person on this thread has had the balls to offer a solution to the problem of stray dogs.

Not one.

They'd much rather attack others for asking questions and making suggestions.

Frigga_92

Lapin wrote: »

I hope you don't have children yourself.

Why?

ben.schlomo

Lapin wrote: »

Its ok folks.

Mrs O'Bumble said she saw nothing so obviously the problem doesn't exist.
This is all "Mountains and molehills".
The OP is obviously full of crap and making things up.


Not enough then. Make it €695. If someone loves their dog, they'll pay.
Or maybe not let the little frig off the lead in the first place.
With dog ownership comes a thing called responsibility.

Its time some dog owners copped on and learned that



Small children have less ability to defend themselves against attack from dogs.

They are also more likely to attract dogs due to their size, passive nature and lack of sense in the presence of dogs.

Most dogs are aware that adults will stand up to them so they tend to back when told to.

Childen are easier prey.

Read the papers.

I hope you don't have children yourself.



I never claimed that. Not once.

But you're right. I do know how to put things right and I'm not afraid to say it.

It that upsets people then tough. Some things have to be said.

Whats your problem with that?




A lot of people get personal when things don't go their way.

Not one single person on this thread has had the balls to offer a solution to the problem of stray dogs.

Not one.

They'd much rather attack others for asking questions and making suggestions.

Captain Balls to the rescue.

Mrs OBumble

Read the papers you say. Can you give us a link to any relevant articles, say ones about dog attacks in Doughiska?

Das Kitty

I think the key to what we're missing here is in Lapin's username.

Bunnies are far more vulnerable to canine attack.

kokiyou

I live in Doughiska and there is a lot of strays/leadless dogs around. I'd see 5-10 a week walking to and from work each day.

My co-worker bikes and nearly always has a sighting to tell me. His housemate is the opposite of these other dog owners. This guy 'D' pretty much never lets the poor dog out to do its business and has brought him for a walk 4 times in 3 months according to my co-worker.

Coming from Limerick I really don't understand how Galway people (at least in my area) can care for dogs so disgustingly poorly.

ben.schlomo

kokiyou wrote: »

I live in Doughiska and there is a lot of strays/leadless dogs around. I'd see 5-10 a week walking to and from work each day.

My co-worker bikes and nearly always has a sighting to tell me. His housemate is the opposite of these other dog owners. This guy 'D' pretty much never lets the poor dog out to do its business and has brought him for a walk 4 times in 3 months according to my co-worker.

Coming from Limerick I really don't understand how Galway people (at least in my area) can care for dogs so disgustingly poorly.

They make the dogs work in Doughiska too, now I understand the issue, surely dogs working creates another issue, barking up the wrong tree altogether in this thread.

Discodog

If you see a dog that is being allowed to stray or not being cared for then report it to the GSPCA.

The law has been strengthened & allowing a dog to stray may constitute neglect as well as in breach of the control laws.

Craftylee

Doughiska road has lots of stray dogs (particularly up just past Centra etc). Some of the dogs are real nasty too - there owners obviously don't care about them. They're always running into the road, chasing people, barking at them. One time I was walking along and one little dog come running at me from across the road and bit hold of the bottoms of my jeans.

galwaycyclist

Craftylee wrote: »

. One time I was walking along and one little dog come running at me from across the road and bit hold of the bottoms of my jeans.

Annoying if you are an adult. Absolutely terrifying experience if you are three or four years old.

Surrealean

I live in Doughiska, and earlier this year someone hit a dog as I walking towards Dunnes.
I was a bit stunned, to be honest. Oh it was a yappy little thing chasing cars anyway, and yes it shouldn't have been out in the road in the first place - but he/she just reversed, did a little swerve around, and kept going.

I worked with a vet years ago - all of 2 weeks, mind, so hardly an expert - but he only got a "box" as my grandmother would've termed it, he didn't go under the wheel, so I thought maybe I could help. And unfortunately no one else stepped forward, so...

I picked him up - I'm sure under ordinary circumstances my fingers would be taken off, but he stopped yelping in my arms. "Uh oh, shock," I think to myself.

I left him into the halting site, where a very flustered looking man gave me the impression that this sadly happens a lot, but I wasn't exactly about to start chatting about leads and fences. No idea if the little fella lived or not.

I've never heard of any dog attacks, just to pitch my two cents in on that score.

Pugzilla

Galilea Blue Attic wrote: »

Aside from the aspect that I hope the dog wasn't in pain for too long I hope the owner of the dog was tracked down and the car driver compensated for damage to the car.

Hitting a dog can do considerable damage to a car.

You're a gob****e

Pugzilla

Pugzilla wrote: »

You're a gob****e

I'm a gob****e because I'd be concerned about having to pay a load of money to fix my car because some fool allowed their dog to stray?

biko

Carded for that Pugzilla
Keep it civil people.

Pugzilla

Galilea Blue Attic wrote: »

I'm a gob****e because I'd be concerned about having to pay a load of money to fix my car because some fool allowed their dog to stray?

If you killed my dog and caused him to suffer, I wouldn't care less what happened to your car.

Would have to be a gigantic super mutant dog to cause that much damage to a car anyways.....

antoobrien

Pugzilla wrote: »

If you killed my dog and caused him to suffer, I wouldn't care less what happened to your car.

No reason you should, but every reason you should pay up because it would be your fault and yours alone that the accident happened.

Why, because you are responsible for the proper keeping of your pets.

Pugzilla wrote: »

Would have to be a gigantic super mutant dog to cause that much damage to a car anyways.....

My family had a labrador (so obviously not a gigantic super mutant dog) that got spooked one day and ran onto the road, got hit by a car (for some reason our gates were open, can't remember why).

On top of the vet's bills, the cost of the dog breaking his back was 850 in repairs to the car.

Why because we failed to keep control of our dog.

Pugzilla

Pugzilla wrote: »

If you killed my dog and caused him to suffer, I wouldn't care less what happened to your car.

Would have to be a gigantic super mutant dog to cause that much damage to a car anyways.....

If a dog ran in front of my car thus getting killed (you would swear people were trying to hit the dogs the way you are talking :rolleyes:) then I would very much care what happened my car and if you were the owner of the dog I would be demanding compensation. Legally you are responsible for controlling the dog so you are liable for damage to my car.

A normal sized dog can do a lot of damage to a car, especially a modern car where even a small crack to a bumper etc or damaging the undertray can run into 100's of euro very fast.

Your posting towards me suggest I don't care about the dog which is totally wrong, I love dogs and animals in general but only a fool would not be concerned about the cost of fixing the car. Why should I have to pay to fix my own car if your dog damages it?

galwaycyclist

To add to this I failed my first driving test in part because I braked hard when a dog ran out in front of me. By slamming on the brakes I risked causing a more serious accident. I should have just driven on.

Discodog

Pugzilla wrote: »

If you killed my dog and caused him to suffer, I wouldn't care less what happened to your car.

Would have to be a gigantic super mutant dog to cause that much damage to a car anyways.....

You also forget the trauma caused to the driver. If I killed your dog, because you let it stray, I would consider suing you because I would be very upset for the dog. Dog owners have to take responsibility.

Pugzilla

galwaycyclist wrote: »

To add to this I failed my first driving test in part because I braked hard when a dog ran out in front of me. By slamming on the brakes I risked causing a more serious accident. I should have just driven on.

Unless the car following you was tailgaiting, braking hard wouldn't cause a serious accident.

Pugzilla

Galilea Blue Attic wrote: »

A normal sized dog can do a lot of damage to a car, especially a modern car where even a small crack to a bumper etc or damaging the undertray can run into 100's of euro very fast.

Hitting an average dog at 50k/hr wouldn't do any damage to the cosmetics of the car.

If you knocked down and killed a child that ran across the road, would you look for compensation from the parents?

Tokyo

Pugzilla wrote: »

Unless the car following you was tailgaiting, braking hard wouldn't cause a serious accident.

Driving test isn't about what did happen on the day - it's about how you react to and deal with different scenario. I failed my motorbike test first time round for a similar reaction as mentioned above.

Pugzilla wrote: »

Hitting an average dog at 50k/hr wouldn't do any damage to the cosmetics of the car.

If you knocked down and killed a child that ran across the road, would you look for compensation from the parents?

This is entering well into silly argument territory and whataboutery - even a small dog can weigh 8-10kg, bigger ones anything up to 40kg. Take a rock of similar mass and chuck it at your car, and let us know the outcome.

Regarding the child scenario, social sensitivities dictate that we probably wouldn't, no, but if someone was careless about taking care of their dog, and let it wander out onto the road where it did €1000 worth of damage to my car, I'd certainly be talking to the owner. Same rules apply out in the countryside - farmers are responsible for any damage caused by their livestock, so why shouldn't the same rules apply?