We spend so much time with our dogs and often care about them as much as we would a family member.

It’s hard to imagine what any of us would do if someone hurt this almost-family member in our lives, accident or not.

Picture a loyal and joyful pup, bounding with innocence and trust, exploring the world with wagging tail and gleaming eyes. In the blink of an eye, a speeding vehicle tears through their world, shattering their vitality and stealing away their future. The anguish that follows is unlike any other, for the loss of a cherished canine companion cuts straight to the soul.

Unfortunately, many people have experienced this and been forced to bury their beloved pets due to reckless drivers – and the person behind this story obviously knows how it feels.

After losing his own dog to an accident, a family decided to take a stand and put a sign up that shocked neighbors.