My heart sunk and I was just sick at the thought of what that poor animal must look like. I looked in my rear view mirror and saw it run off. I quickly turned around to find it. Two men who happen to witness the entire scene looked with us as we searched the bushes near a home it, and two companion dogs, ran to. Finally we got the owner to come to the door as we figured they owned all three dogs. Sure enough they did. And the little dog that I ran over ran right into the house. The only tell tale sign was my tire tread marks over her back. Ugh..
I was very persistent with the owner that the dog needed immediate medical attention. My car is a large vehicle and very heavy. No way could that little dog survive without medical intervention. I left my phone number and got the number of the two witnesses just in case.
The owner did take the dog immediately to the vet hospital. After x-rays and a thorough work up it was determined that the dog suffered no broken bones or internal injuries. Some how it managed to survive a heavy SUV rolling over it twice. It was given some pain meds for the soreness and told to rest for two weeks. Then, the vet determined, it should be back to normal.
The owner was very apologetic and let me know that the dogs have learned how to unlatch the gate, unbeknownst to her. She will remedy it, she says, and she is so grateful that we stopped and took the time to alert them to her dog's needs.
I was relieved as I was so sick with worry all night. I tried to sleep, but all I could do is have nightmares. I prayed that the little dog wasn't suffering. My prayers were answered.
I might bring them a dog basket of treats later this week. Perhaps a soft dog bed, too. Some place for "Lillieth" to recoup from this traumatic accident. Stay safe, little doggie. Stay in your yard and grow to be an old doggie one day!
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