DETROIT – A young Jack Russell Terrier is in stable condition after being run over by a hit-and-run driver as he attempted to cross a very busy 8 Mile Road near Schaefer in Detroit this past Tuesday afternoon.
Witnesses say they saw a small red car hit the pup and send him flying further into the busy street. According to one eye witness, the driver of the red car saw that he had hit the dog, but sped away from the scene leaving the dog for dead.
"We decided to call him Wilson"
"We decided to call this poor boy Wilson in honor of our friends at Wilson Veterinary Clinic," said Gail Montgomery, director of Almost Home. "They are always open to helping us and very gracious when we don't have the funds readily available to help the animals that come to us sick or injured. We have an excellent relationship with them, because they feel as we do that every single life is precious."
After a thorough examination, Wilson is being treated for a broken jaw, a broken leg, and several cuts and lacerations. He is in serious but stable condition. The dog appears to have been in good health prior to the accident and Wilson Veterinary Clinic thinks his prognosis is good for him to recover from his injuries.
Mounting medical bills
With costs already running into the thousands of dollars, Almost Home is welcoming donations to help cover Wilson's medical bills. Anyone wishing to make a donation should visit www.AlmostHomeAnimals.org. Almost Home relies solely on charitable donations and all donations are tax deductible. The public is asked not to contact Wilson Veterinary Clinic directly, as they are not at liberty to release medical information.
Anyone who believes Wilson may be their lost pet should bring proof of ownership, including medical records and photos, to the shelter. Hours are Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The shelter is located at 25503 Clara Lane, Southfield, MI 48034.