"I pulled out, and I seen a dog in the back of the truck. He jumped up on the toolbox and started walking back and forth. It was some kind of heeler. Just then, he got too close to the edge, and fell off! On the shoulder side of the road. He rolled a couple times, and almost got run over by the back tires! I stopped, because I thought maybe I could catch him. He might be scared and run off. The guy driving the truck stopped and started walking back. I guess he seen the dog in the mirror.
I opened my door and got out, calling to the dog. And before I could grab him, he jumped up in my truck! Walked across the seat and sat down, like he belonged there! The guy came and tried to get him out, but he just looked at him and wouldn't move. The guy had to walk around and get him out the passenger side. I'm glad the dog was okay, and the guy got him back."
"Heh, heh! That dog was holding a grudge! 'How dare you let me fall out of the truck!' Heelers are smart. For that dog, a truck meant a ride. So when he saw your door open, he was ready to go! He didn't care about you or that guy. He just wanted to ride in the truck."
I'm relieved that the dog wasn't hurt. And relieved that the guy got him back. But mostly relieved that Hick didn't get hurt. That happens sometimes when do-gooder good-deeders stop along the road to help somebody.
Why is the dog riding in the back like that?? If your dog HAS to go with you, why not have them sit next to you? That's not how you treat man's best friend!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the dog rides in the back of the truck around the farm? Surely the driver knew he was in there. Unless the tailgate was down, and maybe the dog could have jumped in as the guy was leaving. Hick said that after he got the dog back, the guy put him in the cab of the truck.
DeleteI think you should be grateful Hick didn't bring the dog home. No, that was a good dog, and Jack would have liked him! I would not have let the man leave with the dog until he listened to me educate him about the responsibilities of owning a dog. I think I may have been an educator in a previous life. I enjoy relaying knowledge to those who need it.
ReplyDeleteI would welcome any dog that's not a pit bull. Jack needs a companion. You are quite good at relaying information!
DeleteI can't help thinking that heeler should have been smart enough to know not to get up on the toolbox, but at least he wasn't leashed and getting dragged by his truck. That has happened in the past with the owner not noticing. I'm glad Hick stopped to help and I'm pretty sure the dog was too.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hadn't thought about that dog getting dragged! I'm relieved that he wasn't hurt in the fall, and didn't run into traffic.
DeleteWhere I live you can no longer have your dog in the back of the truck unless it is on a leash/harness that is too short for them to go over the edge.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good law. Some people think it's a treat for the dog to ride along, not considering their safety.
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