Most places you have to stop and report if you hit a dog, horse, cow, goat, mule, sheep or pig. You don't have to stop if you hit a cat or most other animals. In the north country if you hit a deer and it's still alive most likely law enforcement will put it out of it's misery. In Alaska they have a lottery for who gets the moose meat when hit by a car. I wonder who in society got to pick which ones are the special animals. FYI how do you know the driver did not call police even immediately down the road. All you know is the driver did not stop at the scene which by law is required. Call it a mistake, misdemeanor, poor judgment, no morals, etc. Dog is OK. Sounds like some of you are looking for justice - will a good old fashion hanging in the town square do it for you ?

OP, did police show up at the scene? If not, I would guess that the driver didn't call to report the accident. If he had, wouldn't they have told him to stay at the scene?:shrug:

Why are you asking me ? I wasn't there. I don't know anything about it.

I asked the OP but referenced your statement "FYI how do you know the driver did not call police even immediately down the road. All you know is the driver did not stop at the scene which by law is required"

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)

Nobody is suggesting a lynching. Accidents and Animals: Pet Hit and Run Laws - FindLaw Blotter

I was the golfer that retrieved the pup. I am using my wife's account because I don't have one. It was purely an accident even though the car appeared to be going about 45 MPH and then a second car almost hit it as it was struggling. I called 911 after getting the pup out of the road asking them to send animal control. The dog was in obvious shock and bleeding, but didn't seem to have severe injuries, and kept struggling to get up so I put my golf towel over it to keep it warm and covered it's head to keep it calm. Many people slowed to offer assistance, then one man stopped and when I described the dog to him he referenced the owners information on his phone and called her. A sheriff's deputy came and stayed with us until the owner got there and took the dog to the vet. I am thrilled that the pup will make it, and I am willing to bet he won't try to dig out again.

you did a very good thing and I am sure you will be rewarded. Karma.....:BigApplause:

You're a good person. Thanks for being there for this pup.

What a wonderful thing you did. Thanks to you!

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Very quick thinking getting to PAOLO and covering him with your towel. They do go into shock & will struggle and cause even more stress & injuries. So horrific to witness a dog being struck.

I am one of the ones involved in the search/rescue of PAOLO & many other dogs recently, some of whom are still missing. We will be forming a group to help spread the tasks out and could use your help. Please PM me if interested (or have your wife do it) and we'll let you know when we get the group together.

Again, thank you on behalf of the owner and the people involved in the 2 day search.

Susan Gros
Honorary Chair
Dog Search Team of The Villages

You receive a very big "Atta Boy" You did good. :thumbup:

That was a great movie. An excellent illustration of how easily one's values can get distorted after jumping to conclusions, surrendering to peer pressure, and taking the law into their own hands.:thumbup:

It was a favorite among teachers at my high school in Reno as well as at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) as its author Walter Van Tilburg Clark taught English at UNR. Walter Van Tilburg Clark Biography

:shrug: 11 posts on https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...cident-189844/ 3 people in serious condition.

57 posts on Dog hit by Red Vet. - Dog doing well at home.(thank God)

What if anything is wrong with this picture? Just asking. :throwtomatoes:

What a beautiful thing you have done. Instinctively giving aid and comfort. I hope you hit the lottery & have health & happiness. You are an excellent example to all. Take Care. :BigApplause: