Hit-and-run pet may lose legs

Lola with the Walker family (from the left) Lewis (8), Gareth, Ellie (2), Liagh-Anne and Maisie-Leigh Walker (4)

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.