Aspie Teen and "Buddy" soon after we took him home.
We will miss Buddy very much.
This is what Aspie Teen wrote on his Facebook page:
Dear Buddy,
I held on to you today and cried while you were leaving for last time I wish I could done something to save you I curse myself for not being able to save you. if only I caught you when I had the chance then you still be alive this very second. I miss you so so much that I cant bear it please have a nice life... in heaven with uncle angel. "
What Happened--
On Thursday evening my 13 and 8 year old sons was outside riding the dirt bikes they got for Christmas. Aspie Teen’s dog, Buddy, was securely on his lead outside. He slipped his collar and went running past my son.
Aspie Teen charged after him to try to catch him, but before
he could catch up the dog darted into rush hour traffic and was struck by a
car. Aspie Teen ran out after him almost getting hit himself. The cars did not
and would not stop even for my son to get to his dog who now lied in the road.
A neighbor heard my son’s screams and ran out there to help
him stop the traffic so he could get to the dog. The wrapped the dog in a comforter while my 8
year old ran to get me and my husband. We scooped him up, hopped in the van and
rushed off to the animal hospital.
We were told that the dog was in a lot of pain, he was hurt
too badly and would likely not even survive the night. They gave my son time
alone with the dog to say good-bye. The entire place could hear the wails. We
nearly had to drag my poor baby out of that place; he didn’t want to leave his
dog.
The past two nights have been sleepless—filled with waking
and his crying for his best friend. (As well as many comforting and stimming behaviors) We considered yesterday getting him another
fur friend to help him through this time. He even wanted to go to the pound and
look at the dogs, but it was too much for him so we came home. We will be waiting until he is ready for another friend.
A new pet for the younger ones:
My
8 year old ASD child on the other hand was asking for a pup yesterday
morning! Instead, we allowed him to get
a bunny rabbit. That has helped him.
Tantrum Tot got in the case with the bunny
Little Man (8) and Tantrum Tot (23 mo.) have spent the morning running
after the rabbit while Aspie Teen is finally getting some sleep.
I feel terrible not being able to take my son's pain away from
him. Hearing him cry in his sleep is tearing my heart out.
Thank you all who visited my Facebook page, and sent him
prayers and warm wishes. He has read
them all and although sad, he was happy to see that others cared about his pain
as well. Please feel free to write him a little note in the comments section
here; I know how much he will appreciate it.
