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thekidcormier

Gym climber

squamish, b.c.

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:06pm PT

Lost my best friend today, Yula the dog. She was out for a walk with her grandmother (my mother in law) which was quite normal lately as I haven't been able to walk for the past 6 weeks due to a multi-ligament tear in my knee. From what I understand Carmen was jogging and Yula fell behind a little bit (which was normal as she liked to take in all the smells) next thing Carmen heard a loud crash on the road 20 feet away from the trail.

When Yula didn't respond to Carmens call, she went to investigate and found Yula on the road all bloody with no car near by. Lots of neighbors came out to help and the car that hit her came back a few minutes later. Apparently the impact was so great that a few piece broke off the car. Yula clearly had some serious injuries and was obviously in sever shock but she was fairly calm.

A kind lady offered her car to transport Yula to the vet and a neighbor supplied and padded board and some blankets. Carmen was just beside herself trying to console her grand dog, to the point of being covered in blood on her face and jacket.

One of the bystanders immediately called Carmens husband who in turn called me and I was at the vet just before they arrived. Poor little Yula got carried in to the operating room where they administered O2 and pain meds via I.V.. After setting her up with assisted breathing they concluded that the amount of trauma she suffered had surely caused brain damage and the internal bleeding was most likely sever. They kept assisting her breathing long enough for my wife to drive from her work in N. Van to the vet in Squamish so we could both say goodbye to our little four legged family member.

Here are a few pictures of our adventures together.

Jan

Mountain climber

Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:12pm PT

So sorry to hear this. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet that one has had for many years. Especially if you live alone, they really become family. Being about the same age, I think the idea of a senior dog is a good one. They're so grateful and don't chew on things.

I hope your broken heart is soon healed and you will be able to smile once again at all your fond memories.

Park Rat

Social climber

CA, UT,CT,FL

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:22pm PT

Luke.

I am so sorry, poor Yula. None of this is easy to deal with, there are no words that can take the pain away.

FRUMY

Trad climber

Bishop,CA

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:29pm PT

I'm so sorry .

10b4me

climber

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:41pm PT

Park Rat, and Luke, please accept my condolences. Not a good day for doggies.
Namaste

anita514

Gym climber

Great White North

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:47pm PT

I'm sorry to read all this sad news... my condolences to both of you.

apogee

climber

Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:49pm PT

Luke, that is truly tragic. I'm so sorry for you.

this just in

climber

north fork

Feb 21, 2014 - 09:55pm PT

Bummed for you guys. Both looked like some happy dogs.
Regards,
Justin

nita

Social climber

chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.

Feb 21, 2014 - 11:38pm PT

I just open this thread..)-;

Park Rat and Thekidcormier, I am so sorry to see you lost your doggies...
Sweet pictures of your dog family...

take care you guys....

thekidcormier

Gym climber

squamish, b.c.

Feb 22, 2014 - 01:06am PT

Edit:

Thanks you Park rat.

Sorry to hear about Monty, my condolences.

Ward Trotter

Trad climber

Feb 22, 2014 - 01:45am PT

I lost my dog Nik to a car in 1990.
A week later I got an 8 week old puppy that lived 18yrs 7 months .
A week later after that I got another 8 week old pup.
In May he will be 5 yrs old.

So I have been there and I can empathize with the loss of the two , Yula and Monty.

Btw I had a Rat terrier named "Skipper" when I was a kid. I would tie his leash to my handlebars and he would pull me and my large bike up hills all day. Amazingly strong for his size.

RyanD

climber

Squamish

Feb 22, 2014 - 02:03am PT

F*#k Luke, my condolences to you & Ais.

I'm so sorry dude. She was a super lucky soul to have people like you two available to give her so much love & share the world she was utterly amazed by.

Yulas spirit lives on in the trails around the bluffs & in the breeze that blows thru the forest under the chief.

RIP Yula, Monty & all the other best friends out there who helped us learn a little bit more about what love really is even if they are no longer with us they will always be remembered.

Jan

Mountain climber

Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa

Feb 22, 2014 - 09:03am PT

Sorry KidCormier. Yula looks like a wonderful dog who fully enjoyed life thanks to you.

drljefe

climber

El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson

Feb 22, 2014 - 09:13am PT

F*#k.
Thekidcormier...gutted man.
Best wishes.

thekidcormier

Gym climber

squamish, b.c.

Feb 22, 2014 - 06:37pm PT

Thanks for the love everyone.

Here's pic Kieran took of Yula in her element.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Feb 23, 2014 - 01:39am PT

hey there say, park rat... oh my, i just saw this... :(
sorry to be late...

hugs and prayers for comfort, at this sad time...
such a sweet pupdog... and, as we just learned, a comfort to you, from
when your husband died, :(

may the good memories give new joys, after the tears of loss...
:(

note:
thank you for sharing the pictures, i just now see them...

edit:
oh no... just saw 'kidinthecorner' too...

very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear pupdog, too...
prayers that the memories of just being able to have you/our wonderful dogs, in life, WILL give the strength to enjoy the happy memories...

thank you for sharing about your dear pupdog...