ATTENTION All My Friends and Family - The morning did not start very well for us today......we were traveling, and came across a dog in the middle of the highway, who'd been hit, and was still alive. ... Read More
ATTENTION All My Friends and Family - The morning did not start very well for us today......we were traveling, and came across a dog in the middle of the highway, who'd been hit, and was still alive. We pulled over to call State Patrol, but to our dismay, there was not anything they could do, other than send animal control, who didn't seem to be very concerned with the matter. Well, of course, Sean and I could not just leave him/her lying there, as cars sped by at 80 mph, so we crossed the highway to rescue him (with his mangled legs), picked him up (as carefully as possible) and safely brought him to the other side (with grass), until we could figure out what to do. He/She was just the sweetest little Aussie.....poor baby. We tried calling vets, but being a Sunday, finding one which was open was quite the challenge......we finally found one - 40 miles away (in Greensboro) - so we picked up the poor baby again, laid him/her in our car, and took a trip to Greensboro, as Sean drove and I stayed in the back, trying to comfort him/her the best I could. I have never smelled blood before, like I did today. It was the most powerful, nauseating smell, and I was doing the best I could to not burst into tears and throw up at the same time. We finally got him/her to the Carolina Veterinary Specialists, who were absolutely amazing and just as compassionate as we were for this injured, lost baby. The pup was given strong pain meds and fluids (he was in shock and was being stabilized), then the area's animal control came to pick him/her up and bring him/her to their vet facilities, where they will try to mend him/her if the injury is not terminal. When we left, it was difficult to speak. ........I just felt traumatized from all I'd seen, smelled, and felt for this poor little pup Thank God I have an amazing husband by my side, who is just as (if not more) compassionate for those in need, and was there holding my hand after this upsetting event. .........the dog was hit in Asheboro, NC. It did not have a collar or a chip, but he/she appeared to be well-groomed, and someone may be missing him.......hit at mile marker 71 (at the zoo exit, off of highway 73). If someone from this area is reading this, please share this on your wall or send it to any friends, who may be in the area. This baby needs to get taken care of and brought HOME. They would not let us pay for him to be fixed, since they knew we were not the owners.....as only the rightful owners can call these shots. If no one claims him/her, we will go from there.....but please help us spread this news to as many people in this area....again - he/she was a black, white, and brown Australian Shepard......very very very sweet.....and scared to death.Read Less