A story has been making the rounds about a man who hit and killed a dog that bolted into the road. The man is proceeding to sue the family for damages. The family, of course, is counter-suing.

I believe events such as animals and children doing unpredictable things that cause damage are called accidents. I also believe there is this lovely new invention called “insurance“. You pay a company money, and when an accident happens, they pay for damages. Amazing!

We as pet owners can try to control and contain our animals to the best of our abilities, but accidents DO happen. Compassion means not suing people over accidents. If you disagree, perhaps you need to reacquaint yourself with the term, as you seem to have it mixed up with greedy bastard. Compassion means wanting to help. Suing, well, just not that helpful, I’m afraid.
I am sickened by the notion of a grieving family being sued by the very man who killed their pet. Troglodytes with the compassion of a wild hyena might agree with him, but I’m afraid I’ll have to beg to disagree.

This lawsuit needs thrown out of court, and this guy’s insurance company should pony up for a new heart and soul for the man while they’re repairing his car.

Think I’m right on? Think I’m an complete idiot? Tell me in the comments.