RIP Truman

vine311 · Post by **vine311** » August 4th, 2009, 11:21 am

It is my very sad duty to report that Erin Molson's dog, Truman was hit by a car and passed away today. Please keep her in your hearts and minds as she goes through this very tough time. Any of you that were lucky enough to meet Truman know that he was a very special dog. Erin loved him very much and he will be greatly missed.

HerrHerr · Post by **HerrHerr** » August 4th, 2009, 11:39 am

This is always hard. I've had this happen to friends' pets many times. My thoughts
are with her. Very sad.

EmilyBee · Post by **EmilyBee** » August 4th, 2009, 12:36 pm

Much, much sympathy to Erin. I'm so sorry to hear about this.

Belinda · Post by **Belinda** » August 4th, 2009, 12:58 pm

Oh no!!!!

I'm so sorry Erin!! You know how I feel about my dog. I know we don't know each other very well, but if you need someone to talk to please don't hesitate. I'll PM you my phone number.

Belinda

arthursimone · Post by **arthursimone** » August 4th, 2009, 1:12 pm

kerri · Post by **kerri** » August 4th, 2009, 1:19 pm

im sorry, that must be so hard. i only met him once, but i can verify he was a super pup.

kaci_beeler · Post by **kaci_beeler** » August 4th, 2009, 1:26 pm

No! What a terrible thing!
I didn't know it until I got my own dog, but good dogs can be such uplifting and inspiring beings. Erin gave so much love and attention to Truman and I think she did great by him.
It can be so hard to keep them safe. They find ways out of your yard, they swallow random things they find. We all live right by these roads...

Last fall Roy and I thought Tuesday (our dog) swallowed Tylenol so we rushed her to the veterinarian ER and spent $$$$ getting it out of her system. I just happened to find an empty and chewed on bottle in the backyard. You never know and you can only do so much.

I wish Erin the best as she recovers from this tragedy.

Roy Janik · Post by **Roy Janik** » August 4th, 2009, 1:45 pm

This is terrible.

DollarBill · Post by **DollarBill** » August 4th, 2009, 2:47 pm

When I got a dog I read Cesar Milan's book, "Cesar's Way". He has some really cool things to say about the Dog life-cycle that are helping me to cope with my dog getting up in years. There's a whole section of the book dedicated to the topic starting on page 264. And you can read it here.

The most soothing part for me is what he writes about how dogs live in the moment. So we can take solace in the fact that, no matter what, our dogs are living their lives to the fullest. All the way through. And they leave with "no unfinished business or regrets." It's a nice thought. Sorry for your loss, Erin. I hope this helps, if only a little bit.

shando · Post by **shando** » August 4th, 2009, 3:17 pm

Holy crap, that's terrible.

Justin D. · Post by **Justin D.** » August 4th, 2009, 3:57 pm

I never got to meet Truman, but it was obvious how much you cared for the little guy. You have my condolences.

Post by **Jon Bolden** » August 4th, 2009, 5:27 pm

This is absolutely awful. We'll miss you Truman.

Mo Daviau · Post by **Mo Daviau** » August 4th, 2009, 5:30 pm

Sad for Erin. Sad for Truman. Sad.

Jessica · Post by **Jessica** » August 4th, 2009, 5:52 pm

So so sorry.

LeannRose · Post by **LeannRose** » August 4th, 2009, 6:01 pm

I'm so sorry Erin. It's always hard to lose a pet.