Is it normal i can't stop thinking about this?

I live with my roommate. She owns three dogs. Or, owned. One dog, Korki, constantly tried to get out of the gate. But whenever he did, she called him and he would come running back to the house. About a week ago, she wasn't home, and I opened the gate to let my sister in to use the restroom. We were going to my other sisters rehearsal dinner that day, she would be getting married two days later. He escaped, even though I tried to block the opening with my leg. He started running as fast as he could, as was I. I was calling him over and over and over again, but he just kept running. She wasn't home to call him back, and he doesn't listen to me whatsoever. Eventually he reaches the main street and runs out in front of a car that wouldn't stop, despite me screaming and yelling. I saw him get run over, and I immediately start crying. The lady in the car eventually stops, gets out and starts to yell at me, asking why I didn't keep him on a leash. She eventually speeds off, saying she's late for work. I called my roommate, and tell her everything that happened. She starts yelling at me as well, telling me I killed her dog. At this point I'm sobbing, apologizing to her while she continues to cry as well, telling me I don't know how much Korki meant to her, that he was like her son. This happened a little under a week ago, and I can't get this out of my mind. I feel terrible about the whole situation, like it's all my fault. Korki was a very mischievous dog, he always tried to get out, and I tried to explain that to her, but she kept telling me it's all my fault. I've lost my pets before, and I know how it feels. I'm so sorry that this happened. I can't tell you how many times I've apologized to her. I bought her flowers and a card that night. She still rarely talks to me any more. She's had him for two months, she got him after her mom died. I feel like such a horrible person.

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  • pixie44

    Fuck that bitch who ran over the dog. Its her fucking fault for not paying attention. What if it was a child? I'm guessing she was in a neighborhood area? You shouldn't be going that fast wtf!

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    • RoseIsabella

      Finally, the voice of reason!

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  • I know it's hard, but you did everything you could to prevent the accident; you didn't do this on purpose. Having pets can be difficult and they don't listen well. You apologized and did everything you could to make up for it. Even after all this time, I think she should forgive you as it was a complete accident.

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  • wafflesundays

    She is only being mean because she is grieving you did nothing wrong why do you have to look after someone elses dog I have a collie and. She only listens to me no one else so when I go to work I make sure she is excercised then put her in an inclosed secure pen allday until i come home and take her out again so my dog my responsibility. I love my dog and know that she cant be trusted with others and can become a danger to herself. So all you can do is give this person time to grieve and hope she learns her lesson but yeah very awkward .....

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  • Ace09

    What? Just cuz the bitch has a bitch doesn't mean u can't open the door! To hell with her!

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  • machucmichael23

    well i mean shit what if she just went home and the same thing happened and the dog just ran out and she saw the dog die it mightve been bound to happen anyways if it was always trying to get out and i guess it was running distance to get to a street

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