k9dancer

I really dislike those retractable leashes. They are dangerous; not just my opinion, either. If you do a search on "danger + retractable leash" you will learn about amputations, blindness and even death.
I am so glad your dog was okay. Bless that woman for being alert and saving your dog.

k9dancer

I've been saying those retractable leashes were dangerous for years. Here are some of the consequences.
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http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=7058784&page=1

related to above story: http://petprojectblog.com/archives/d...actable-leash/

lhttp://news.consumerreports.org/safe...heir-pets.html

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Dangers-...le-Dog-Leashes

http://www.usatoday.com/life/columni...-leashes_N.htm

http://www.dogforum.net/dog-general-...ble-leash.html

http://karmadogs.org/blog/2008/08/09...t-your-friend/

http://pdxpetsonthego.com/blog/2010/...table-leashes/

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-132247847.html

http://www.professorshouse.com/Pets/...actable-Leash/

http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/...e-dog-leashes/

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/latrend...table-leashes/

There is more info available, but if you have read this far, you get the drift.
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Leota

I always locked the leash when my dog was on it. I only allowed "free reign" to a certain point.
Thank goodness the lady acted quickly.

BrendaB

I was afraid to read this post, cause I thought it had to be bad. I cannot imagine that happening and the horror you felt. I am so glad it had a happy ending and your fur baby is okay. Thank God for angels who walk among us.

Jammin' Jane

Horror story....happy ending!

auntiehenno

That would have given me a heart attck. Glad had a happy ending!

nellebelles

Ditto!

Lindsey

me too almost had a heart attack myself. my dh is wondering why I kept saying omg. Be still my heart...

noreeli

Thank God all ended well.. what a traumatic experience....

Naturalmama

I am so glad to hear that your dog is ok!!!! That was terrifying!!!