My dog was hit by a car today. We’ve had some wind storms lately and I didn’t realize that the damage to my fence had left an opening he could get out of.

Rudy was a very loveable and excitable West Highland White Terrier. As I was working in my office today I had let Rudy run around the yard to play. I had no idea he could, or did get out of the yard. A couple of high school kids were running on the other side of the road. Rudy must have gotten excited and ran out to chase them. The lady that hit him didn’t see him coming.

I didn’t know anything had happened until the phone rang. By the time I ran out of the house and to the road he was already dead.

Rudy was a big part of my family’s life. When you were felling blue he was always there. He was also always ready to play, whether it was a game with my boys or our hiking with me.

Rest in peace buddy.

Rudolph Valentino ~ Rudy
12/10/2001 - 10/15/2006