Beloved pet badly hurt in hit-and-run
A West Lothian family have been left devastated after their beloved dog was seriously injured in a hit-andrun accident outside their home.
Bear, a 14-month old Poochon was left was catastrophic injuries including pelvic fractures and a ruptured urethra following the horror incident in Armadale on Tuesday.
His owners Samantha Mushet, her partner Greig Brown and Greg’s son Finlay are heartbroken by what has happened and hit out at the driver who allegedly didn’t get any help for Bear.
She said witnesses have told her the car stopped, put on their hazard lights, got out the car to look then drove off.
Samantha said she has raised concerns before about speeding outside her home at Station Road to the police on three previous occasions, saying it was “only a matter of time” before someone was hurt.
She said: “Bear managed to escape when my stepson was coming in the door with his dad. Bear saw another pup across the road and wanted to play.
“He’s been in the vets since it happened and moved to a specialist vet to get an operation that will hopefully save his life.
“We called the vet late last night, his catheter is draining which is amazing. He’s on methadone for the pain and wanting to eat but keeps vomiting. We just want him home now to give him the biggest cuddle.”
Samantha added: “We have reported Station Road to the police three times regarding how fast people drive.
“It was only a matter of time before someone got hurt and unfortunately it’s our wee Bear. We have also reported it to the council.” Samantha said she is horrified that someone could hit a pet like Bear then drive off, adding:
“We will keep fighting for Bear and will do everything we can to find out who done this to him. He’s not just a dog, he’s our world.
“Bear is the most gentle, loving, great natured dog you’ll ever meet, everyone loves him. The vets commented on how much they loved him too.
“The last few days have been heartbreaking for us as a family. The house feels empty without him. We have another dog Belle. She is only nine months and is distraught without him here.”
Samantha’s friend Sheena Douglas has set up a Crowdfunding page to help with Bear’s vet costs. The family we still have to pay 20 per cent of the claim and Samantha has been unable to work since a car accident last year.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.55pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, police received a report a dog had been struck by a car on Station Road, Armadale.
“The dog has been badly injured in the incident. Enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver of a grey coloured vehicle.”
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