Accidents happen - at the snap of a finger a dog can be lying on the roadside, bleeding heavily and seriously injured. What would you do if you hit other people's pet with your car? Would you pull over and stop or would drive on thinking that it is JUST a dog anyway? Stopping would mean assuming the veterinary bills for the treatment of the injured dog.
Dogs are highly valued pets and even thought of as a family member. Think how the loving owners will react if the dog died. The dog may be a car chaser or a stray and the accident was really not your fault but not stopping to help the dog can result to one dog lost to dog heaven. The dog could have been saved if only you took the trouble to stop and help.
No one would want to injure and be the cause of death of animals. If you hit someone's pet with your car the law requires you to stop and assume the responsibility of helping the animal. Driving on can get you slapped with a cruelty to animals charge. A dog hit by a car must be removed from the road not only because it will be a road hazard to other motorists but also to prevent the injured dog from sustaining more injuries from oncoming cars.
You need to help the dog but be sure that you are not risking your life as injured dogs can act irrationally because of shock and pain. As a precautionary measure you can use a tie or a scarf to muzzle the dog or you can use a blanket to cover the head to prevent the dog from snapping. Small dogs can be easily lifted to the side of the road. Moving large dogs would be easier if a blanket or a jacket will be used as a stretcher.
Dogs hit by oncoming cars can sustain simple bruises or serious internal injuries. The injured dog must have prompt medical attention as it can have internal injuries. Call 911. The proper authorities must be notified so that the dog can be taken to a medical facility for treatment. The owners of the dog must be notified thus it would be necessary to examine the dog for any identification tags. The accident may not be your fault but you will still be held liable for the vet's bills.
Dogs are highly valued pets and even thought of as a family member. Think how the loving owners will react if the dog died. The dog may be a car chaser or a stray and the accident was really not your fault but not stopping to help the dog can result to one dog lost to dog heaven. The dog could have been saved if only you took the trouble to stop and help.
No one would want to injure and be the cause of death of animals. If you hit someone's pet with your car the law requires you to stop and assume the responsibility of helping the animal. Driving on can get you slapped with a cruelty to animals charge. A dog hit by a car must be removed from the road not only because it will be a road hazard to other motorists but also to prevent the injured dog from sustaining more injuries from oncoming cars.
You need to help the dog but be sure that you are not risking your life as injured dogs can act irrationally because of shock and pain. As a precautionary measure you can use a tie or a scarf to muzzle the dog or you can use a blanket to cover the head to prevent the dog from snapping. Small dogs can be easily lifted to the side of the road. Moving large dogs would be easier if a blanket or a jacket will be used as a stretcher.
Dogs hit by oncoming cars can sustain simple bruises or serious internal injuries. The injured dog must have prompt medical attention as it can have internal injuries. Call 911. The proper authorities must be notified so that the dog can be taken to a medical facility for treatment. The owners of the dog must be notified thus it would be necessary to examine the dog for any identification tags. The accident may not be your fault but you will still be held liable for the vet's bills.
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