A sad story...

SoWal Expert

Jun 28, '06 · 9:57 PM1,128

I just got home from my friend's house. I think some of you may remember back in January when I posted that one of this friend's schnauzer's drowned in her pool. Well, tonight was #2.

Her female schnauzer (Delta) had one puppy in April--Una Belle. Una Belle was born in her office at our work and we have all watched her grow and be just downright adorable for the last two months. Tonight, my friend let the dogs out when she got home, and just ran in to change clothes and turn on the water in her front yard. When she went back around back, she found Una Belle on the bottom of the pool. She tried CPR but to no avail. Her husband is out of town. I just couldn't stand for her to be alone, so I went over. There was nothing I could do but hug her....my heart is breaking for her. Thanks for this place...so I can get it out.

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SoWal Insider

Jun 28, '06 · 10:04 PM#2

I just got home from my friend's house. I think some of you may remember back in January when I posted that one of this friend's schnauzer's drowned in her pool. Well, tonight was #2. Her female schnauzer (Delta) had one puppy in April--Una Belle. Una Belle was born in her office at our work and we have all watched her grow and be just downright adorable for the last two months. Tonight, my friend let the dogs out when she got home, and just ran in to change clothes and turn on the water in her front yard. When she went back around back, she found Una Belle on the bottom of the pool. She tried CPR but to no avail. Her husband is out of town. I just couldn't stand for her to be alone, so I went over. There was nothing I could do but hug her....my heart is breaking for her. Thanks for this place...so I can get it out.

I am so sorry to hear this, wow. I always thought dogs could automatically swim, instinct. That is just so horrible to have it happen again. Take care of your friend.

quirty

Jun 28, '06 · 10:09 PM#3

So sorry DD. I can't even have pets now - it's just too hard to lose them for any reason, but certainly even more so in such a tragic way as this. My heart goes out to you and your friend.

SoWal Insider

Jun 28, '06 · 10:09 PM#4

I just got home from my friend's house. I think some of you may remember back in January when I posted that one of this friend's schnauzer's drowned in her pool. Well, tonight was #2. Her female schnauzer (Delta) had one puppy in April--Una Belle. Una Belle was born in her office at our work and we have all watched her grow and be just downright adorable for the last two months. Tonight, my friend let the dogs out when she got home, and just ran in to change clothes and turn on the water in her front yard. When she went back around back, she found Una Belle on the bottom of the pool. She tried CPR but to no avail. Her husband is out of town. I just couldn't stand for her to be alone, so I went over. There was nothing I could do but hug her....my heart is breaking for her. Thanks for this place...so I can get it out.

I am so sorry,DD! Give your friend a big hug for me. I have 2 schnauzer's so I can totally relate. This is just so sad. :roll:

Beach Fanatic

Jun 28, '06 · 10:09 PM#5

That is so sad. I'm sorry she had to go through that more than once. It's amazing how a moment can change your life. Poor thing, I'll be thinking of her.

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jun 28, '06 · 10:10 PM#6

I am so sorry to hear this, wow. I always thought dogs could automatically swim, instinct. That is just so horrible to have it happen again. Take care of your friend.

I guess they have to learn :idontno:

--she was pretty little. She thinks maybe she just fell in the deep end and was too little to get to the steps. The first one that drowned got stuck under the pool cover. I just feel so sorry for her!

SoWal Insider

Jun 28, '06 · 10:15 PM#7

I am so sorry to hear this, wow. I always thought dogs could automatically swim, instinct. That is just so horrible to have it happen again. Take care of your friend.

Mine can swim. But the problem is they usually can't get to the side to get out. Schnauzers are usually low to the ground little things. So eventually they just get tired and sadly just give up.

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jun 28, '06 · 10:18 PM#8

Mine can swim. But the problem is they usually can't get to the side to get out. Schnauzers are usually low to the ground little things. So eventually they just get tired and sadly just give up.

Yep, I think that's probably what happened. Thank you all for your kind words-I will pass them along. I didn't have any words to really comfort her, we just cried together.
Thanks again!

SoWal Insider

Jun 28, '06 · 10:19 PM#9

Mine can swim. But the problem is they usually can't get to the side to get out. Schnauzers are usually low to the ground little things. So eventually they just get tired and sadly just give up.

oh that is so true. I was only thinking how you see them in movies and they dog paddle to the shore. This is just too sad.

bean

Jun 28, '06 · 10:26 PM#10

Oh, I'm so sorry for your friend. It's unbelievable that that has happened to her again.

SoWal Insider

Jun 28, '06 · 10:27 PM#11

Yep, I think that's probably what happened. Thank you all for your kind words-I will pass them along. I didn't have any words to really comfort her, we just cried together.
Thanks again!

You are a good friend DD. i think my 2 are getting extra snuggles with this gttbm tonight.

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jun 28, '06 · 10:29 PM#12

You are a good friend DD. i think my 2 are getting extra snuggles with this gttbm tonight.

Thanks. I know my Maggie will get some extra :wub:

tonight. Coincidentally, I got Maggie from this same friend.

Thanks to you too, OL.

Meow

Jun 29, '06 · 6:31 AM#13

I am so sadden about this.

I remember this story and how you brought the danger to my attention when Molly was a little puppy. gttbm is correct about the steps...Molly did fall in once with both of us right there and we watched for a second while she tried to climb out on the side...it was pitiful.

fartblossom

Jun 29, '06 · 6:54 AM#14

i can't even imagine going thru something like this. your friend is in my thoughts.

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jun 29, '06 · 8:40 AM#15

I am so crying..this is heartbreaking. I am so sorry. DD, please give your friend a hug for me and tell her how sorry I am.

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com

Jun 29, '06 · 8:41 AM#16

How sad! You are a good friend DD! Thoughts are with her from this board!

Beach Lover

Jun 29, '06 · 8:52 AM#17

So sad. Know that your friend and you are in my thoughts and prayers right now.

Skunky

Jun 29, '06 · 9:16 AM#18

Those little dogs and pools just don't mix. Our weiner dog jumped in the pool once and she went straight to the bottom. Luckily, Mrs Skunkape dove right in and fished her out. :shock:

kt loo

Jun 29, '06 · 9:17 AM#19

What an absolute, utter nightmare. I can't even allow my head to fully think on all she must have experienced, it's just too hard. My sincerest condolences.

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Jun 29, '06 · 9:26 AM#20

What an absolute, utter nightmare. I can't even allow my head to fully think on all she must have experienced, it's just too hard. My sincerest condolences.

Thank all of you. I will convey your condolences. I am thankful I have a place with such wonderful friends! :wub:

little sugar

Jun 29, '06 · 9:39 AM#21

OMG that is so sad, I'm so sorry to hear that.

SoWal Insider

Jun 29, '06 · 11:22 AM#22

This is just heartwrenching. I'm so sorry for your friend, please tell her we're thinking of her.

Beach Lover

Jun 30, '06 · 3:14 PM#23

What a horrible thing to have happen. Our dogs are our babies and I can't imagine losing one, much less two of them.
Dogs (even big ones) and inground pools really don't mix well.
Our neighbor has a beagle and a Weimeraner, and an inground pool.. they have a dog ladder, similar to the one on this page:
http://www.doggear.com/dog-safety.htm
They have gotten in the pool with the dogs and trained them to use the ladder, so that they always know where it is in case they fall in.