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Hit-and-run pet may lose legs
Date published: 30 January 2012
A MUCH-LOVED puppy might have to have its hind legs amputated after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver.
The family of Lola, a Staffordshire bull terrier, will find out her fate tomorrow.
The five month old was walking with owner Gareth Walker on Grains Road, Shaw late on Wednesday night. The lead on Lola’s collar snapped and she ran into the road and collided with a car.
Gareth (31), of Cunliffe Drive, Shaw: “The driver stopped for a short moment realising what they had done, then drove off. I couldn’t believe they did not stop and apologise or help me with her.
“I take her out at night at the moment because she is a pup and it is too busy earlier on.”
By law, if you run over a dog - even if it isn’t killed - the driver must stop and report the accident to police within 24 hours.
The incident has been reported to the police and witnesses are urged to call the non-emergency number, 101.
Comments
It is unfortunate that the lead snapped and the dog ran into the road, but as a resident of Grains Road for 18 years, I have seen many animals, especially cats killed or injured. Some people use it as a racing track regardless of cars being parked on one side. As the road is currently being resurfaced, the Council should consider signs and traffic calming practices. Hopefully, the dog will recover soon.
Let's get the facts straight here you no longer have to stop for a dog if you run over it, the only reason you had to stop for a dog back in the 1980's is because the dog's owner could be sued for causing the accident.
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Let's just hope and pray that it doesn't come to this.
By shaun mcgrath @ 30/01/2012 18:23:25