Drunk Drivers SUCK

[sassy's mommy]

Mel I am happy to hear that you, Sara and the Wookie man are all doing so well after the accident. It is too bad that people who drink feel the need to drive their vehicles.

[Julie718]

OMG...how scary!!! Glad you, Sara, and Wookie are okay.

[phesty]

Oh my gosh!!! I'm so glad that you, Sara, and Mr. Wookie are okay! I'll be praying for you guys, Ralph and Mr. Drunken Idiot.

When I was eight years old, we were rear ended by a drunk driver and my mom has suffered with neck problems ever since.

Josie says: Yep, that's why I ride in my carseat in the back seat when we go places. Mommy calls it my magic seat that takes me to Grandma's house!

[MissMelanie]

Melanie, I am so glad to hear you are all okay. Please make sure you and your daughter follow-up with your doctor. Both my husband and my son have serious back problems, too, from being hit by inattentive drivers. Hubby has had surgery and my son will probably have to have surgery.

I have to ask what type of car seat does Mr. Wookie use?[/B]

Again I want to thank EVERYONE for your prayers and well wishes. We all know how very fortunate we are, really. This could have been so MUCH worse, I KNOW!

Mr Wookie's carseat, actually came from a member here she can speak up if she wishes to... and we love it! Here is what it looks like:

http://www.allseasonpetbeds.com/site...49/product/276

I am just so thankful that Sara is who she is, Friday night she was so mature and spoke so well with the Police, EMTs and Ralph. And I am beyond thankful that Wookie is alright. At his size, with as hard as we were hit, if he had not been safe in his carseat, goodness knows how he would have survived. He didn't even get a bruise from his soft leather harness. Sara and I were talking about this point today, how THANKFUL we are, we didn't have to "scrape" him off the dash. I KNOW, UNTHINKABLE! But we do see so many people driving around with their small doggies in their laps and now I really fear for them all. I had even posted before about that man I saw several times with his Maltese laying on a towel hanging out the window over the sideview mirror on his corvette. THAT made me nuts... now I swear if I ever see him again I am gonna chase him down and let him know how unsafe that is.

When the EMTs were trying to "help" me feel better they told me how impressed they were about Wookie's carseat, and shared with me some of the accidents they have seen where pets didn't do so well.... it really was not helpful at the time, now I see, I may have a new job.... making pet safety during travels an awareness project.

Again thank you all for caring, and your prayers,
Melanie

[Bonnie's Mommie]

Mel, how terrible and scary for you. I hope you and Sara get (or have gotten) the medical attention you need.

[mysugarbears]

Melanie glad to hear that your daughter and Wookie are ok. Will be praying for all involved.

[coco]

Melanie, I'm so sorry to hear about the accident. Hopefully, the guy is still in jail. Glad you all are okay, and I hope your whiplash isn't too painful for you. Take care!

[Suz & the Fluffs]

Oh wow Mel how scary. I'm glad that you, Sara, and the Wookster are ok for the most part.

[dogloverx3]

Melanie that sounded HORRIFYING - I am glad your entire family were spared I think dog car seats are an excellent idea . Sarah

[Maidto2Maltese]

Sooooo sorry this happened to you but oh so grateful that you all were not badly injured ( could have been a real disaster!) Though many yearss ago I got rear-ended and at the time didn't feel any worse for the wear other than a bit of a stiff neck but nothing really bothersome. Only many many years later did I start having problems and at first never associated it with the accident until the Dr asked if I had even been hit from behind.

Praying you have no complications!