I’v never been so terrified

I was on my home from the hair dressers not far from mine I crossed the road as I reached my gate I heard a very load thud I turned around and a dog had got hit over, I ran over and the dog was just lying there lifeless the driver got out and ran over I pressed my ear to the dogs chest and his heart wasn’t beating so I started to resuscitate her it felt like it took ages to get her heart beating again but it did but she wasn’t breathing so I had to give it mouth to nose, I had to pull the tongue forward covered in blood the jaw was extremely lose and brittle I think it was shattered it kept on wobbling in my hand and it was hard to keep the mouth open, I told the guy to call a vet luckily he does have animals and he does have a phone number. After what felt like ages again she started breathing but it wasn’t consistent so I done it again and she started breathing on her own, The driver got a coat from out of the car and we rolled the dog onto it and put it in the back of the car, I gave him my number and asked him to let me know and he went, luckily the local vet is only 20mins into town so fingers crossed.
She was quite young and in good condition so hopefully she is micro-chipped and the owners will be called.
It wasn’t his fault and he did stop when others wouldn’t and he took her to the vets if it wasn’t for him I don’t know what I would of done there was no one else around not even another car parked or anything, I had no phone on me.
I never want to experience that again ever, still shaking, I couldn’t stop washing my hands and mouth there was so much blood on them I just hope I done the right thing because i know if I done it wrong I could of caused more damage and it would kill me if that was the case.

What a horrible experience. You poor thing. Good job the guy stopped and you were able to think quick and get the dog breathing again and kept warm with the coat.
Pleas keep us informed if you hear any news from the guy you gave your number to.

Oh, God, poor little dog. You acted the hero, Claire, well done.

Hope she's ok, and that you're getting over the shock of it now. Terrible thing to see.

Can't imagine, you poor thing, lets hope your quick thinking helps save the poor thing. I don't think I would have a clue what to do. x

How awful - that has just confirmed in my head i never want to move near u miss R, how many mirrors have u smashed?! x

Well done you I would have been useless

Thank god you were there.. Most people wouldn't have a clue what to do (myself included). Thanks to you and your actions the poor little thing has a chance!

well done claire you are a hero

The driver not long called me, He said she stopped breathing again on the way to the vet but he got there and the vets were waiting outside so they brought her back around but then they knocked her out to prevent swelling of the brain, she has broken almost every bone on her front left side, her front left leg is shattered looks like their going to have to remove it and her shoulder her lower jaw is shattered and her top jaw is split right down the center so she is going to have to get it wired, very lucky she didn't have broken ribs because what i done would of killed her, but she is stable now and breathing for herself and is looking good.
The owners have been contacted, they were only here visiting a family member the dog dashed past in the door way, and the owners didn't know where to start looking she was only missing half hour.
They are going to go ahead with treatment rather than put her down.
P.S. Her name is Sasha she's a 23 month old pug cross staffy

That's terrible! I really hope she pulls through!! I will be thinking of her and her family!

Can only say what has already been said.You really were a hero and saved doglettes life

I'll bet her owners are thanking their lucky stars that it was you that was walking past. Fingers crossed that she's gonna be ok,and that they'll let you know. xx

I don't think the owners know about me to be honest but as long as she is alright i don't care if the driver gets the glory.

Hopes & prayers winging their way to poor little Sasha tonight..........I'm sure she has a good chance of making it, and you can give yourself a pat on the back for your part in it!

Oh good on you !!!!!
You have your share dont you right place at the right time

wow that was a pretty scarey thing to happen.. don't know what I would have done.. hope she will be okay...

OMG only just read this post. Made me cry! You did an amazing thing and what a well done you, fingers crossed she'll do really well on the recovery front. If I were the owner I'd be asking for your no. to contact you and give you my personal thanks and a big fat bunch of flowers x

ardvark wrote:OMG only just read this post. Made me cry! You did an amazing thing and what a well done you, fingers crossed she'll do really well on the recovery front. If I were the owner I'd be asking for your no. to contact you and give you my personal thanks and a big fat bunch of flowers x

Ditto! Have you heard anything yet? x

Unfortunatly i've not heard anything else about her, its a real shame i would like to know how she is getting on.

OMG poor thing!!! .. well done to you for acting so fast and effectivly!! .. i remember when i was sat at a bus stop and a dog ran out from a house and attacked another walking past with its owner .. after all i was taught in animal care i froze!!! it took me a min to actually react i was so dissapointed in myself!
I hope she makes a great recovery!!

I don't think i can concentrate on anything just yet as this poor dog is on my mind and was wondering if you had heard anything yet... fingers xd and hoping for the best & might i add you are a for your actions.. xx

Yeah agree, you're a hope Sacha's doing ok, you could always ring the vets up and ask them, i'm sure they'll tell you...

Aww thats so sad Poor Sasha