Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Dog hit by car near Wightman
I am still really upset after dealing with a dog that was left by the side of the road after apparently being hit by a car. 2 very kind men had seen it lying there and were trying to get help and I waited with them. The dog has now died. It was bleeding from the mouth and could not move. We tried calling the RSPCA, Haringey Council and Wood Green Animal Shelter but no-one came in time. It was extremely distressing seeing the poor animal suffer like that. I think it was a Scottish terrier - white. Eventually the RSPCA came and took away the body. I am just very sad that it couldn't be saved. Also that the idiot who hit it (assuming that's what happened) couldn't be bothered to stop!
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Permalink Reply by KP on
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I just couldn't leave it there by the side of the road but I still feel dreadful that the poor thing had to suffer like that
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It was near Harringay Station. People who just let their dogs out unsupervised should not be allowed to own dogs in the first place. They obviously don't care about them
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Permalink Reply by anne-marie on
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I'm not surprised you're feeling shaken, what a horrible shock.
In a situation like this, for the future, what IS The best thing to do?
Am I right to assume that a vet wouldn't treat a dog without any obvious insurance or someone taking responsibility for payment? Would the rspca (or is it a pdsa) place near the Andover estate treat them?
Another question also, is it illegal for someone to stop after hitting a dog or not? I've genuinely no idea and I guess I should do as I do drive, but simply cannot imagine driving off having known what had happened. It's it worth calling the police in these situations?
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Thanks Anne-marie for understanding. I am also wondering what the best number would be in future --- although I seriously hope I don't encounter this EVER again!!! If a person is hit by a car you call an ambulance but what is the best number if an animal is in need of medical help. Haringey Council were absolutely useless -- they just said they would log the call and send someone out tomorrow! The RSPCA did remove the animal but it was too late by the time they arrived. I guess a local vet but we didn't want to move the animal. I need a number on speed dial on my phone because it's very hard to think clearly when you're caught up in a situation like this
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Permalink Reply by tulips on
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KP, I'm sorry you had to go through that today, it must have been awful. Thank goodness the dog had you by its side and you did your best for the dog, it was clearly a fatal injury. Poor dog. Hopefully the dog was microchipped so the owner can be notified.
My vet's 24 hour number is 0208 360 2020 if you ever need it.
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Thanks Justine.I didn't actually do anything and just felt totally helpless. I am going to put that number on my phone and hope I never have to use it!
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If you're able to, drive an injured animal to the RSPCA Harmsworth Animal Hospital. They will treat an injured stray animal without you taking payment responsibility.
http://www.rspca.org.uk/local/harmsworth-memorial-animal-hospital/
As for private vets, I have used Village Vet for years www.villagevet.co.uk and I am sure they would treat an injured stray dog in an emergency.
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Good to know, thanks.
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My preference would be the private vet option rather than the RSPCA - only because sadly if a cat or dog is not microchipped, the animal may end up being put down by the RSPCA, as they don't have space for all the cats and dogs needing homes.
My vet always tries to find a good home for the animal when they've treated the animal and made it better. My vet's 24 hour number is 0208 360 2020 and they will give help and advice if you're ever worried about an injured animal.
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Permalink Reply by pamish on
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It's the law to stop if you hit a dog.
The Road Traffic Act 1988¹ only gives rules around certain types of animals: dogs, goats, horses, cattle, donkeys, mules, sheep and pigs. If you hit one of these animals you are required by law to report it to the police.² If you’re involved in a Road Traffic Accident and an animal (whether in another vehicle or on the road) is injured⁴ you must stop regardless of whether it was your fault.⁵
"If the animal needs urgent care, the police should hold a list of vets available to attend.⁸" Ha ha.
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