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Are you kind to animals?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tracyq144, May 18, 2013.

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  1. May 18, 2013 #1
    tracyq144

    tracyq144 Heavy Load Member

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    If you see a deer, or an opossum, or even even a turtle sleeping on the shoulder, do you take the time to stop, and wake them up so they don't get run over?

    Most times, I will admit, I come upon them so suddenly that I don't have time to slam on my brakes, swerve onto the shoulder, and run back and wake them up, but at least I will blast the air horn as I pass them, hoping that will wake them up.

    Maybe there should be a law that wild animals, and dogs and cats, too, shouldn't sleep on the shoulders of heavily traveled roads?

    Also, I think most, if not all, deer crossings should be closed during the hours of darkness.
     
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  3. May 18, 2013 #2
    Elendil

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    Time to put down the pipe.

    As soon as you find a wild animal capable of understanding a law, let me know. I for one would be thrilled to have I-80 closed overnight.............
     
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  4. May 18, 2013 #3
    Crossroads

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    Please be sure to keep your windows open until you can have your exhaust checked for leaks, Diesel fumes can kill.
     
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  5. May 18, 2013 #4
    EZ Money

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    LMAO!!!!! Is the OP serious?

    I love my dogs but stopping for a turtle!......that is too funny!
     
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  7. May 18, 2013 #5
    Palazon

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    Well, someone's been waiting too long for a load.......
     
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  8. May 18, 2013 #6
    striker

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    no no no, he doesn't want the roads closed, only the deer crossings closed after dark....teach the deer to have better office hours
     
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  9. May 18, 2013 #7
    Moosetek13

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    I'm very kind to animals.

    I try to always make sure they are centered squarely with a tire before squashing them.
    Then it is neat, quick and painless.
     
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  10. May 18, 2013 #8
    EZ Money

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    I needed a good laugh!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. May 18, 2013 #9
    Elendil

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    My bad. Well, it certainly makes more sense after your explanation:biggrin_2556:
     
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  12. May 18, 2013 #10
    PackRatTDI

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    I ran over an opossum today. Pretty sure it was already dead.
     
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