…and unlike most Tennesseans, I’m not proud of it. Not in the least. In fact, I’m pretty devastated. Being the animal lover I am, this is one of the most tragic events that could have happened to me.
I was on my way home from running errands this morning, and as I rounded a turn on a very long and winding road, the squirrel was sitting right there in my path. It all happened so quickly. I didn’t have time to brake or swerve, and right before I passed over the little fella, I saw him look right at me. I don’t think I’ll ever get that image out of my head.
I looked in my rear view mirror, just praying that he had survived. I was pretty sure the car had straddled him, so there was a small chance he could made it. But then I saw his lifeless body laying there with his little legs up in the air. I went back, just to be sure. And I made it there just in time to see two other cars crush him. I feel just awful.
RIP, little buddy. I’ll put a squirrel feeder in the back yard to honor your memory.
February 7th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Hey sorry about this experience you had. I was with someone who hit a bird and took it hard. I think the feeder is a nice gesture.
February 8th, 2009 at 12:33 am
Sorry about that. About a month ago at work I stepped on a mouse. How I was able to do that I have no idea, I would have thought he would have run away. I wasn’t looking. I felt something under my foot and looked down to see him. I felt terrible, I felt like he looked up at me just before he died. I don’t like killing anything.
February 8th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Aw, that’s awful, Tish. I know exactly how you feel, as I’ve done that before myself. Squirrels just love to dart out in front of your car (almost on purpose) it seems. It’s really hard to guess what they’ll do next. And you tried your best not to hit it, so don’t beat yourself up over it. And hey, that little guy now has someone blogging about their memory, and is going to plant a squirrel feeder in their honor.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:00 am
* Set up a cross at the side of the road as a reminder. This time it was a squirrel… next time…? Make people slow down on those dangerous curves!
* Use automobiles less! (I’m not really one to speak, but I’m working on it!)
February 20th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
I feel terrible about that,but it’s just a little mistake isn’t it?So dont be so upset about it.You gonna be allright!!
February 25th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Hi!
What a pity squirrel it was!I also feel upset about the small animals. They are died by the drivers.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Where did you go? Long time no post! Everything okay?
March 4th, 2009 at 6:43 am
in my opinion, it is not a little mistake. So more attention next time.