Dog Involved In Alleged Hit-And-Run Accident Was Being Walked By Pet Boarder, Must Undergo Surgery
While road accidents are always horrific, hit-and-run accidents are arguably worse still as questions are left unanswered and justice may not be served.
A dog that was involved in an alleged hit-and-run accident unfortunately broke his arm, among other injuries.
Source: ROADS.sg on Facebook
His owner is now appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Dog met with accident on 3 May
In a Facebook post on Friday (5 May), ROADS.sg shared a plea from the owner of a badly hurt pooch.
Source: ROADS.sg on Facebook
They said the pet met with an accident along Geylang Lorong 31 at about 9.30pm on Wednesday (3 May).
Source: ROADS.sg on Facebook
He was being cared for by a pet boarder as his owners were away on a trip.
Dog involved in alleged hit-and-run while being walked
At the time, the dog was being walked along the road by a staff member of the pet boarding facility.
Suddenly, a car hit the dog and allegedly drove away without stopping, the OP said.
Source: ROADS.sg on Facebook
The impact caused the dog walker to fall as she was holding his leash.
Though she wasn’t hit, she ended up bloodied.
Dog suffers multiple injuries
Sadly, the dog, who was hit, suffered multiple injuries.
The worst of these was probably his broken arm.
Source: ROADS.sg on Facebook
Besides that, he also sustained chipped teeth and a bruised arm, his owner said.
He’s currently at the veterinarian’s clinic while they wait for his condition to stabilise.
Following that, he will undergo surgery on Saturday (6 May).
Owner appeals for info
His owner, who was informed about the incident on Thursday (4 May), is now appealing for info.
They’re looking for witnesses, or anyone who has video footage of the accident.
The purpose is to identify the driver of the car that allegedly hit the dog and left the scene.
Hopefully, the poor doggo makes a full recovery from his injuries soon, and those responsible are found.
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Featured image adapted from ROADS.sg on Facebook
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