My poor doggy got hit by a car this morning. :(?

Question

I was taking my dog outside. He was on his leash. And somebody started speeding down my road. We live in the country. And there are a lot of kids that live on my street, so the speed limit is probably about 10 mph or something, and they were going about 80 mph down the street, and my dog jerked away to chase the car, and they ran over him. And then, they didn't even stop. They just kept going. They live on my street, so should I call the cops or something? My dog was limping and bleeding everywhere, so I took him to the vet. Fortunately, his leg wasn't broken. But still, I'm very angry about them hitting my dog and not stopping. Me and my 2 year old son both sat and watched him get hit. If I hit somebody's dog, I would at the very least stop and apologize. They didn't even care. Should I call the cops? Because that's just not right. And they shouldn't be speeding on a road like that when small kids live around here, and my son and my neighbor's son both play outside together, and sometimes are near the street because our yard is small. What do you think? My dog is fine now, but I'm still mad at them.

Answer 1

I would certainly report the incident. The speeding was bad enough. It is a shame, but they will most likely not do anything at all about your dog getting hit. Still, the speeding should be reported. Also, since you know the person, here is what I would do:

I would go and get a little "Thank You" note card and write ont he inside:

"After you ran over my dog and left him limping and bleeding, as (child's name) and I watched in horror, we rushed him to the vet. His leg was not broken and he is going to be ok, thank goodness. It would have been so very hard to lose him since he is a member of our family.

We thought you would certainly want to know that he is going to be fine after all the concern that you have shown. Thank you so much for that. The way one treats an animal tells the world all about them."



I know. It may be very sarcastic, but that is how I would handle it. The police are really not going to do anything, even about the speeding issue, but I would probably file a report anyway. Even if nothing comes of it, should this idiot be speeding along and hit a child, at least there will be an incident report on file documenting his carelessness. I would also send the note as that would give me the satisfaction of knowing that HE KNOWS I saw what he did.



I am very glad your dog is going to be ok. That must have been very traumatic for both you and your child. I am like you. If I hit an animal, especially someones pet, I would have to stop and see if there was anything at all I could do. I would feel terrible about it; it would have been an accident, but I would not compound the hurt by driving away.

Answer 2

Okay, well Wolfy, I am very sorry to here about your dog, I love animals, if I would have ran over a dog (which I would NEVER because I go obey the speed limits, watch for children and animals.)

I would have stopped, apologized and at least come with you to the vets office to make sure the dog is okay. I am very relieved to hear that your dog is okay. I think that you should just call or go to that persons house and tell them the whole story, maybe (and hopefully) the will apologize and slow down from now on. I mean I can not even imagine some one like that speeding down the street and hitting my child, I would be broken hearted. I hoped this answer helped, and good luck with everything!!!! :))))

Answer 3

Yes, I would call the cops, I would've already done so. Not only have they hit your dog and left the scene, it could be charged as a hit and run, but they have definitely exceeded the speed limit. They have done many things wrong that should not be ignored. Take action and call the cops right now.

Answer 4

Yes call the police! Make sure you file a report and then turn around and sue them for your dog's vet bills. Most states view pets as property (which sucks) so basically in the eyes of the law the person who hit your dog damaged your property and they are required to pay for said damages.



I'm glad your puppy is ok!

Answer 5

Yes please do call the cops. Your not at fault and they scared your dog and thats why/how he pulled and got away from you. What if that was your son, he would not have bounced back like your dog. Next time it could be more serious or it could be a kid. Please call the police on them. I'm so happy he's alright, you should make them pay for the vet bill.

Answer 6

If you dont got the car information or where they live there isnt much you can do sadly,i wouldnt trust cars so try not to let you're kids or dog out by the street anymore because people can be so self centered they dont think about hitting poor kids or dogs/cats,etc.i hope the best comes for you and you're dog.good luck.

Answer 7

I do not think the police can do anything. Here if a dog is hit, the dog's owner is in trouble because the owner is responsible for keeping him out of the road.

Answer 8

yes file a report. Then take a picture of the dog. Gather the police report and pic and vet bills. Then head down to the court house.

Answer 9

Call the police immediately. This happened to my dog a few years ago. They were charged with speeding, failing to remain at the scene of an accident and had to pay my vet bills.



I hope your dog gets well soon :'(

Answer 10

Yes you should call the cops. Most times it can be treated as a hit and run

Answer 11

Yes call the cops, if someone hit my pet and never stop I'd call the cops

Answer 12

YES call the cops! at the very least they should be charged with hit and run. That's awful and they need to answer for their carelessness so it doesn't happen again.

Answer 13

Would you call the cops if it had been a kid who got hit by the car? Of course you should call the cops....next time it COULD be a kid!!!

Answer 14

YES CALL THE COPS! If you have another witness it'll be helpful. They can go to jail for this or at least get a fine.



Ugh!! People make me so made!!!!!!

Answer 15

OMG I feel awful for you. Yes call the cops as soon as possible and report them. They sound cruel and they did this on purpose. You deserve better than this and I hope your dog feels better. : (.



I hate anyone that is mean to animals or animal cruelty. it pisses me off, I hate people like that. Please my dear be brave and hopefully your dog will get better.

Answer 16

You should call the cops and let them know exactly what happened.

Answer 17

OMFG..THAT HAPPENED EXACTLY TO MY FRIENDS CAT. EXCEPT IT WAS A STUPID TAXI DRIVER! yes call the cops!

fking humans piss me off so much now..even monkeys could do better than us

Answer 18

PLEASE call the police, don't let them get away with hurting your dog! Thats not right. He could have hit your son! That a$sole.

Answer 19

CALL THE COPS!