Hit a dog with my truck tonight, Feel like shit.

Driving to the store tonight, dark out, black lab comes bouncing out of the treeline right in front of me. I hit the brakes, dodged right as he ran left. He turns around right into the path of my truck. I hit him going about 40 (I think) after slowing down from 65 mph.

I pulled over, turned on my hazard lights, grabbed my flashlight from the truck, ran back to find him about 20 feet off into the bushes gasping and crying. His whole back half was crushed, innards dangling out, obviously beyond rescue. It was the most depressing thing I have dealt with in a long time.

He wouldn't let me touch him, and snapped at me when I tried to give him aid. It was obvious he was near death and in great pain.

I resigned myself to end his suffering.

I asked God to help me aim true and not make it worse. I never have been an active christian, and often struggled with my personal beliefs about God. Nonetheless, I told the dog I was sorry, that I loved him, and through the tears was able to fire one shot from my .45, ending his life.

Animals are innocent and of pure spirit- actions not predicated on malice or hate. I feel like I deserve something bad to happen to me now. I almost hope something does. Guilt I suppose even though I was unable to prevent it.

Yep, a bad day. I sat alone in my truck in the parking lot of the store for about an hour as tears flooded my face and shirt. Tomorrow I will return to collect him and give him a proper grave under the pine tree in my back yard.

Feels bad man.

So sorry OP. You made me cry.

is the truck ok?

Who cares about a dog?

Who cares about a dog?

suck a nut



OP, I'm relieved you had a gun.. you did the right thing...accidents happen... he ran out so fast and you couldn't help it

don't cry anymore

dogs are food in many countries..

Driving to the store tonight, dark out, black lab comes bouncing out of the treeline right in front of me. I hit the brakes, dodged right as he ran left. He turns around right into the path of my truck. I hit him going about 40 (I think) after slowing down from 65 mph.

I pulled over, turned on my hazard lights, grabbed my flashlight from the truck, ran back to find him about 20 feet off into the bushes gasping and crying. His whole back half was crushed, innards dangling out, obviously beyond rescue. It was the most depressing thing I have dealt with in a long time.

He wouldn't let me touch him, and snapped at me when I tried to give him aid. It was obvious he was near death and in great pain.

I resigned myself to end his suffering.

I asked God to help me aim true and not make it worse. I never have been an active christian, and often struggled with my personal beliefs about God. Nonetheless, I told the dog I was sorry, that I loved him, and through the tears was able to fire one shot from my .45, ending his life.

Animals are innocent and of pure spirit- actions not predicated on malice or hate. I feel like I deserve something bad to happen to me now. I almost hope something does. Guilt I suppose even though I was unable to prevent it.

Your post made me cry too. It was not your fault op and you must forgive yourself. It was a blessing that you were able to put him out of his misery. You did all you could to keep from hitting him and at least you stopped when most probably would not. I am so sorry for your pain. Take care OP and blessings to you.
Yep, a bad day. I sat alone in my truck in the parking lot of the store for about an hour as tears flooded my face and shirt. Tomorrow I will return to collect him and give him a proper grave under the pine tree in my back yard.

Feels bad man.

well they shouldn't be :(

Who cares about a dog?