Appeal for witnesses following a collision involving a dog in Cumbria
The pet was struck in a hit-and-run incident last Friday in Workington
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a dog which led to the family pet having to have a leg amputated.
The collision happened on Newlands Lane, Workington on Friday ( November 24 ), near to the bollards linking this street to Ullswater Avenue at about 6.25pm.
A vehicle, described as dark grey or black and believed to be a Citroen Berlingo or a similar people-carrier type vehicle, was in collision with Baxter, a seven-year-old goldendoodle.
The vehicle is reported to have failed to stop and continued onwards in the direction of Moorclose shops.
Baxter was taken to the vets with injuries to two legs.
Sadly, he had part of his front right leg amputated due to the severity of the injuries.
Sergeant Leesa Edwards said:
“We believe there were four witnesses in the area.
“There was a man on a mobility scooter, someone with him on foot; and a man and woman walking with a pram.
“We would ask these people to make contact with officers – or anyone else who may know anything about this collision.”
"We appeal to anyone who has information to come forward"
Baxter’s owner, Vicky Short, said.
“On Friday evening, our beloved dog, Baxter, managed to wander away from our home whilst we put up our Christmas lights outside as a family.
“Unfortunately, he was knocked over a few minutes later on Newlands Lane and the driver failed to stop, leaving our family pet in a life-threatening condition.
“Thankfully some passers-by responded quickly and got him home to us where we immediately took him for medical attention.
“Thankfully, Baxter will live. But due to the severity of his injuries he suffered, he has had his right leg amputated and suffered lacerations to his left leg and needed stitches.
“Baxter is a huge part of our family and is the most loyal, loving and happy dog.
“We appeal to anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to come forward.”
Anyone with information report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it
You can also phone on 101 – quoting CR-20231124-0578
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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