We are all fine -- Scariest night of our lives

[Kelly & Cole]

On Saturday we had spent the day playing on the rocks and enjoying the weather on Belle Isle with Marley. After leaving Marley jumped in the back seat and passed right out. I wanted to put him on my lap to snooze, but Cole reminded me he was filthy so we let him sleep in the back. We recently bought him a gentle leader so he was not buckled in with his harness as he usually is. Anyways we were headed up Main St. near cary town and a driver ran the red light at Belmont and T-boned us going 40 mph, hitting my side of the car. The first thing I remember was the impact and screaming for Marley. As we were spinning, I turned to see him and he wasn't there. After we came to a stop, Marley was the only thing on my mind -- Cole jumped out of the car, I knew he was fine. We found Marley on the rear driverside floor under the driver seat. I had to pass him through the window because Coles door is the only one that would open. Before coming to a stop on the sidewalk, we also jumped the curb and went over a fire hydrant. The hydrant ripped though the metal in the trunk and the passenger rear floorboard. We are so lucky Marley ended up on the rear floor of the drivers side of the car, he would be severely injured or not with us had he been on the passenger side. We are all fine and escaped with minor bruising and very sore muscles. The kid who his us was 22, it was his second drunk driving offense and was taken to jail, but seemed to thankfully be uninjured. We just found out this morning that he does have auto insurance and they are covering everything, even vet bills! I am so upset with myself for not having him buckled up, The witness said by the way I was screaming they thought we had had a child or baby in the back seat (he is my baby:-)).... So anyways buckle up your doodes, and car insurance does cover your pets!
We are sooo sooooo thankful to be ok, especially Marley!

[Kristen and Ziggy!]

OMG! I am SOOOO sorry! It is so great to hear that you are all ok......I hate drunk drivers. Especially young ones because they give us college kids a bad wrap. Not all students drink : ) Or maybe just I don't. I am going to Petsmart tonight and buying Ziggy a seat belt. So scary.

[Barbara Burrows]

Kelly, Cole & Marley, I am so glad no one was seriously injured. It will take a while to get over the sore muscles and scare. You re right about the seat belts.

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So sorry to hear about this terrible night for you! I can't imagine how scary that was! Glad to hear you are all okay!! Hope that young man doesn't get behind the wheel for a long time...

[Shannon and Oliver]

Oh Kelly, I'm so glad to hear everyone is okay. I had an older women run a red light and hit the passenger side of my car about a month ago. Thankfully Ollie wasn't in the car with me but ever since them I've become an extremely defensive driver around town. If you can get the extra money for Marley, Dr. Thompson at Pet's First does acupuncture to help with aches and pain. Again, hope this email finds you all on the mend!
-shannon