Her name is Anna Molly I got her 4 months ago walking down the street and saw her owner beating her in the back yard. I walked up looked at him told him he had 3 options. 1) to gimme the dog and go about his buisness 2) I beat him then take the dog or 3) I call animal control he goes to jail then i take the dog. He went with option number 1. I did not plan on keeping her forever but every morning she told me thank you in her way and after about 3 days i realised i could not part ways with her. Well, I'm very big on having my dogs used to being in the front yard just doing as they please playing w/ me. Well today we were out there playing and a little boy was across the street and her being curious as she is went to see him, well where my house is there is a curve and hard to see around well some jack *** in a suv comes flying around the curve and hits her, didn't stop just kept going. I'm dealing w/ so much right now then this happens and I'm so lost, I've had human friends die but this is the worst pain i've ever felt...

I've been talking about me just starting in NA, trying to get clean and sober and you know people keep talking about things happen that are gonna make you want to use. Well, for me this was it but I'm happy tomorrow will be a week clean and as easy as today would have been to get f***** up I didn't! My dogs were a big factor in me deciding to quit using and well my only comfort is she got to see me decide i was done, but she won't be there to make sure i see it through.

<---- Anna Molly

Jesus. Definitely didn't read that right. Um, I'm thinking get another dog, and give to that dog what you gave to the last one. If nothing else, you'll go through the loss and have another animal to love. Sorry about misreading the more important part of your post.

She is adorable

Aww she is beautiful and Im sorry that happend to her. Just think of it this way you saved her life and she saved yours. She may not be there physically to see you through your journey but she will be there spiritually... You'll be fine hun. I promise.

Today was a rough day for you so soon in recovery and you made it through the day. That is good news.

I'm sorry about your dog. You were there when she needed you and she was there when you needed her. That's special.

Staying clean is a matter of life and death. It really is.

I hope you have a good night's sleep.

Although it is a tragedy what happened with the dog, something much better happened, you remain clean and sober. Just keep your eyes on the big picture, try not to focus too much on the details.

When I decided to get clean and sober, there was alot of drama in going on in my life. I had legal troubles and family issues going on. At the time it seemed like the worst time to stop, but looking back on it, if I would have went back, things would have been much worse.

I got through it all, clean and sober, and now my life couldn't be better.


It may help you to talk to someone about what's going on.

Oh, man I've been talking to my sponser damn near all day... and when i wasn't talking to him that meant i was inside a meeting

Oh.....sh i t......that is so very very horrible for you, and for her...


How wonderful that she managed to receive some love in her short little life... to know kindness... and hopefully to return that in kind.

I feel so sad for you....


What a crap challenge to have to face, in such a fragile and vulnerable state you are in..... if I could squeeze courage through the airwaves, know that I am doing it for you.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved pet
I am a big dog lover and still grieve over the loss of my dog that died 4 years ago. I now have a new dog I adopted 3 years ago and he has been a blessing.
I truly hope you receive the support you need. They also have support groups for people that have a pet that passes away.

I truly believe there is a doggie heaven

sometimes spirit guides are sent to us in many shapes and sizes. people often think, that they are a higher form of life for some reason or another, but this is just not so. it's been proven beyond any doubt, that whales and elephants are far greater in telepathy, and empathy, and are more than well equipped to handle things we couldn't comprehend, yet, we are, in the realm of things, responsible for them now, and are doing a terrible job, i must say,

but you, and your empathy to Anna, is your saving grace to your higher self, and you will see her again, and maybe have already, out of the corner of your eye, possibly (she's there, i've been there, so, she's really there) or much later......let's hope, OK? but she gave you much, and you gave her much, and she knew it! she will be some strength for you, just in memory alone, and eventually, the pain you feel, will turn into total love with less hurt, and more thanks that she came to you, and good memory, for she, and the circumstances chose you to intervine, and the fact that you did, changed your life, instantly, and with greater wisdom than you think possible at this time, for it will carry through, and effect your decisions and alter them from here on out for the wiser, and for your heart.....sounds like you've had a journey all could learn from, and don't ever belittle that to yourself, as you stay humble........if i can help if you need to talk, ever, i'd be honored......sincerely, Vincent~

Sorry for your loss. Funny thing about getting clean and sober is life keeps coming at you at 90 miles an hour, no brakes. The difference is you get to deal with it, experience it, live with it, clean and sober.
And some days all you can do is not drink or use.

i knew this morning would be hard but i didn't want to open my eyes b/c i knew i would and she wouldn't be there, even though i hoped it was just one terrible dream.

I'm so sorry about Anna Molly what cutie and thank you for helping her ..She is alway with your in heart ..And you can do it staying clean & sober most people would have given in so you see Anna Molly is helping you ..good luck and remember it's just one day at a time ...

I'm so sorry you had to go through this -- but the miracle is that you gave this beautiful creature more love in the short time you had her then she had ever known before -- and that my brother in recovery is a good thing.

I'm in recovery also -- 17 yrs sober and clean. Living on life's terms can suck at times -- but we have choices. I lost my job 19 months ago and the reality is I can lose everything I've worked for. Drinking is not an option for me at this time because although things are tough for me right now, picking up will only make them worse. I've learned things happen (whether good or bad) for a reason -- our Higher Powers have plans for us whether we believe in that or not.

Getting sober is easy -- staying sober is a full time job. For me, sobriety is a way of life and the steps are there for me to apply to my sobriety. Keep sharing your feelings, stick close to your sponsor, and apply those steps. I wish you peace.

If you ever need to talk, please feel free to e-mail me. We can't do this alone.

Sorry for your loss.

congratulations on your gain. You've managed to stay sober through a loss and gained a day of sobriety. You gave the dog a few months of friendship and love. Well done. She was given to you for a reason. You developed a relationship with the dog that you probably didn't think was possible and experienced feelings you didn't think you would ever experience. The dog was taken away for a reason as well. Most reasons are unknown at this time. You will experience more new feelings some good some bad. When you look back at it and realize what you have learned since the dog died you will be a stronger person and will be grateful for the experiences.

Keep going to meetings. keep talking to your sponsor. Don't drink or drug one day (moment) at a time and life will get better.

best wishes

Livelife

I just have to say you guys are all amazing. My other 2 pits have been wonderful today even though i could tell they missed their big sis they also let me know they were still here and that they would keep loving me....and yeah staying clean through the day was great and as of 7:52 pm in memphis,tn I've stayed clean today and have no plans to not stay clean for the remainder lukily i got one more meeting to go to today!!!

Life is tough at times....and it seems that it likes to throw those curveballs at us just when we think that things are looking up. And when we decide that it is time to change everything about us is when those true tests of character arrive at our doorsteps. You stayed sober. I do not know you, but I see that as a miracle in itself. Your dogs are special to you, but really, to change your life to a sober life, you must be doing it for yourself. We have choices...each and every one of us. Some choose to ignore trouble and run rampant. Others choose to medicate thier problems, as I did for 32 years. And the strongest ones choose to stay focused on what is the best thing to do for themselves...staying sober. This is a terrible thing to happen to anyone. I lost my best friend to a stroke...a 16 year old springer spaniel/English setter. It sucked. And there will be more times when your strength is going to be tested. As you progress in your sobriety, you will gain strength and happiness in everyday things will become so great that they will be the reason for you to stay sober. And as far as the guy who did this horrific thing, it does you no good to hold the resentment towards him. He, afterall, does not care how you feel. You will be the only one your anger will hurt. The Big Book says that one should pray for those we resent. Resentments are the number one reason for relapse. Page 417 says.."Acceptance is the answer for all my problems today." To believe this simple thing was the biggest thing for me to maintain my sobriety. I recieved my 9 month medallion today. You can do it, with the help of your Higher Power ....AS YOU UNDERSTAND HIM!!! God Bless

Oh man! I thought this was about the dead porn queen Anna Malle....(my bad)

but, good for you and Molly! Strange how dogs in dire straights brings out the good things in us we often don't realize we had just sitting there to begin with.

My two rescued hounds Black Betty and Chatka make my crappy days worth it when I come home to some genuine love...even on days when I just feel so down.

You did a good thing bro and that girl of yours will love you till the day she dies because of it.

High five home boy!

Ooopppps!

Gotta throw this in..

JIM! Good to see you man! Hope life ain't giving you the finger bro! Go figure...I no longer drink! (never saw that sh&t coming)...peace my good man!