Trapped!
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One beautiful summer day, Melissa and I took our Labrador mix, Libby, for a walk down our favorite dead-end road. It was the perfect street for dog walking since half the road has woods or ocean marsh on either side and the other half is planted with multi-million-dollar beachfront homes owned by people who live in other states. As a result, the street has very little traffic even in the summer.
We were walking back to the car when Libby decided to venture off the road and onto a path in the woods. She looked back at us for permission, and we told her it was okay as we followed close behind her. We were about to go on vacation for a week without her, so we were trying to get in as much “Libby time” as possible.
The path went into a peaceful wooded area of a wildlife sanctuary. We didn't have time to go far, as the sun was setting, so we let Libby venture about 25 feet up the path.
Melissa said to me, “I love watching her sniff around and enjoy herself,” as Libby began pawing some leaves and investigating a scent with her nose.
Suddenly, a metal, spring-loaded trap snapped shut on Libby’s right front paw.
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I love the picture of beautiful Melissa and Libby! Great story with deep thoughts, as in the moment of trauma it’s challenging to not get carried away!
I am relieved that Libby was ok, and that you were able to free her in 20 minutes! Traps are scary, and it’s sad there is such a thing!
Awww Bob... Poor Gypsy and both of you. Thank God he's always with us and we KNOW it! 🤗
Love you and thank you for sharing your wisdom once again.