How Would You Feel if Someone you Cared About Said This?

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**Yesterday Coming Homer from My Shopping Trip, A Dog From NOwhere, Ran Out in Front of Me and I swerved to Avoid Hitting Him But my Front Bumper, Caught His Arse End and Did A Bit (Not a lot) Damage. I Told This Person About it and They Just Said "Shame. Hope the dog is okay." Nothing about How I AM? What Would You Think if It Was You And They Didn't Ask About You? I could Have Been Really Hurt And My Car Really Damaged!!! xxoo

Leapfrog00 · Accepted Answer

I hate when people pretend like they don't care, and say, "Oh, well, it is what it is, and blah, blah, blah." I'd be pissed myself if someone said that. I wouldn't worry about it though. People are jerks! I love doggies. I used to have a Yorkie, but there's not really much you can do here.

Dogs run out in front of cares, usually because their owners don't care or because their owners have no idea they're missing, or if they do know they're missing, they searched high and low, but had no luck finding their doggie.

rigmarole · Accepted Answer

You were in a car with safety equipment. The dog is like 100 lb maybe less... There's not much that could have happened to you personally with the exception of some damage to your vehicle. So long as you stopped your car and reported the accident you'll be fine. If you hit and run, then it depends on the laws of your state. In Florida it's a second-degree misdemeanor.

TrueConfection · Accepted Answer

I would assume you are okay if you're telling the story. Most people that are injured in an accident start with, "I broke my leg in a car accident..."

Elena_Stewart · Accepted Answer

I'll ignore that. Sorry about what happened to you, I hope you are good

Likes2drive · Answer

Since you said it was a dog that you hit most people are thinking about the dog and know that you’re ok physically because you’re in a car so automatically we would wonder about the dog and maybe the car damage but know already that you’re fine since you didn’t swerve into a car or tree so it’s not something we would think about that you might be injured or how you feel

Drew-1990 · Answer

This depends, was the conversation in person or on the phone.

If it was in person he could probably tell you looked fine and nothing bad happened to you.

But if it was on the phone then I agree It should have been asked if you were okay or not cuz you would have no way of knowing.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Since you were in a car and struck a dog, they may have simply assumed that you were not injured.

exitseven · Answer

yes, that is not cool. i can understand why you might have been upset. A few years ago my wife ran over a little dog in out neighborhood. She was very upset and to make things worse the dog owner was yelling at her so she just locked the doors. Fortunately there were neighbors that saw that the dog bolted between two parked cars and there was no way my wife could have seen him.

OddBeMe · Answer

I did hit a dog once and spent 3 hours coaxing it out so I could take it the vet. Paid hundreds for a splint thing, the dogs fine. Took it back to the owner who shrugged and closed the door.

But I felt better. I’d ask how you’re handling it. It’s tough with any animals along the road. I tear up when I see a furry dead body every time.

AviatorTom · Answer

The story you tell is about hitting the dog, not about you hitting the steering wheel or windshield. Most people would be more concerned about the dog than about you.

You ARE okay, right? No damage to you?

pethouse · Answer

Well if someone were to hit a dog most people would assume the person is physically going to be okay considering that dogs wouldn’t have that much of an impact on a moving vehicle. So in That sense I understand why they focused on the dog. Plus dogs are loved by most people. I’m guessing they didn’t even realize that you might be emotionally hurt.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

The driver was surrounded but a speeding hunk of plastic! The dog had no protection. As the driver is casually standing around telling of the incident, most likely, there's no need for any concern EXCEPT for the dog.

undertaker007 · Answer

The car is important if it’s your only way to travel, the damage to a car can be a month’s savings. A dog should be somewhere where the owners can take care of it. If it was a dog the lived in the street, then take it to the vet. If someone told me that I would say what do you mean by not a lot of damage.

XXblack88 · Answer

Since a car can be considered a deadly weapon, I think it's normal to be more worried about the dog who got hit then the person in the car who is more likely to live even if they are a little shaken up

Cody2004 · Answer

I don't really know I mean I've had a concussion where I Had a Brain Hemorrhage but at the same time I like dogs the brain injury I don't recommend it cuz it was painful but at the same time dog

NathanDavis · Answer

unless they dog is the size of a house... I would care more for the dog, of course

Smartman5 · Answer

Yes, in such a situation, if the person is asked how the dog is, rather than the person, I don't think it has a bad purpose. because that person is in very good shape. At this point, I think it would be better to ask how the dog is.

Lynx122 · Answer

They probably just assumed you were ok or you would have told them about it ^^

Iron_Man · Answer

Well, they know that you’re OK. They’re concerned about the animal

Wiredone · Answer

To be honest, I would ask about the dog first then about you. You are fully protected but the dog has no protection. Did you stop to check on the dog or did he run off

spartan55 · Answer

All these people letting their pets run wild.. Idiots

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Get over yourself. It's not about YOU! It's about the dog! Geez. I'm surprised at you, Paris.

CozyCoffin · Answer

Depends. If we're talking in person, then I'm obviously ok. If it's over the phone, I may be a little upset, but I'd get over it.

DagonbroughtMehere · Answer

I would say the same, Humans in My part of town either outright abuse their dogs or aren't smart enough on how to care for them. If You haven't guessed, I am not a Humanist.

loveslongnails · Answer

I wouldn't care about your car at all, and is it obvious that you were ok already?

OtterMan68 · Answer

How were you? Did you seem OK? If you did, maybe he assumed you were OK

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

The dog is the most replaceable thing in this scenario You only get one life

KrakenAttackin · Answer

You were in a car and clearly OK if you are telling the story.

Demonatrix · Answer

I understand how you feel. My guess is because you are talking to them they feel like you have to be ok. The attitude for the animal is because that is the unknown part of the equation.

LostandFound__x · Answer

Who was that person?

DaBiggestBird · Answer

That’s crazy, hopefully the dog is alright

Yannae · Answer

I'll care less """"

nawtee_me · Answer

How are you? Are you okay?

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