Crime Date: 04/17/2004
Case Status: Open

*Suspect(s) Unknown - Need your help!

Case Report

A dog has miraculously survived after being thrown from a car on to a busy Walsall street, where it was hit by at least two vehicles. The Staffordshire bull terrier was badly injured in Lime Lane, Pelsall.

Horrified passers-by came to its rescue shortly after 9.30pm yesterday.
One woman, who went into the middle of the road to stop other vehicles hitting the black-and-white dog, said that those who released the animal were clearly trying to get it killed.

The woman, who didn't want to be named, said the dog appeared to have been thrown out of a small blue-ish hatchback.

"They kicked the dog out, and as soon as they left, the first car that came past hit it," she said. "Whoever dumped it would have seen what happened through their rear-view mirror.

"You can drive at 70mph on that road and a lot of people do."

Staff at E C Straiton & Partners Vets, in Penkridge, today managed to stabilise the dog's condition, but said it was too early to operate on the injured animal.

Judith Haw, of the RSPCA, said although the animal charity had been informed of the incident, animal protection officers desperately needed to hear from witnesses.

"If anyone's got any information please contact us on 08705 555999," she said.

Vet Andy Morris said: "This is one of the worst cases of dog cruelty that I have ever seen."
If you have any information on this case, contact:
RSPCA
Phone: 08705 555999

Isn't it disgusting what people do.
I'd like to see the same thing done to the perpurtrators. :(

Why do people do this sort of thing, if they dont want the dog all they have to do is either take it back to the breeder or take it to a dog rescue RSPCA etc, this sort of thing just makes me cry for the poor mite, theres no need for it what so ever

I so hope they catch the people that did this horrific thing.

Heidi

Sadly there are some lowlife who would get immense pleasure from seeing the dog hurt in this way :(

Horrible, Horrible people :( :( :(

Just to update -
the dog has lost an eye and has a fractured pelvis :(
The RSPCA will only fund the first £50 of treatment :(

oh no, so if the RSPCA will only fund the first £50 of treatment whats going to happen to the poor dog?

Heidi

The vets are willing to accept donations but until we have an update , there may be no need for the donations :(

Poor little darling :(  i have my fingers, toes crossed,
If he makes it maybe we could all on C/D make a small donation to help ?

Heidi

I will for sure :)

lets hope he makes it :)

There is a chance the dog is stolen, or even the car was stolen with the dog in it and they just wanted rid of him.  This happened right by where I work.  I'm told the dog will recover ok from his injuries.
Dawn.

This dog is  Entire Male Predominately White (few dark patches), 5-6 years old, very friendly, no microchip.

so if anyone does know of a missing/stolen dog answering this description ???

I have searched doglost,petsearch,lurchersearch,lostdogs, internet lost n found sites.  I did find two that were a possible match but the colourings/markings are different.

Still waiting to hear an update from vets as to whether the dog would make it through surgery.
Lel or myself will keep you all updated.

Police have no further information on the vehicle involved.  No one has reported a vehicle matching the description as stolen.

It is thought Teddy will pull through :D and will be x rayed tomorrow

If anyone is interested in helping towards the costs of this poor little guys treatment please forward any donations to :
Teds Appeal c/o Danny
E C Straiton & Partners
The Veterinary Hospital
Cannock Road
Penkridge
Staffs
ST19 5RY
(cheques to be made payable to vet practice) :)

cheque in post, or it will be when I can find a stamp :)  poor thing, I do hope that he recovers from this horrible ordeal. They want stringing up, I just cant understand people like that :(

Oh this is so horrible. And what makes me feel worse for this poor dog is that I cannot make a donation to him. I am only 16 years old and live in the United States. So if any of you possible could, please send my love to this dog for me. *sends many hugs to the poor pup* Good luck to him!

I will send a cheque, hope Teddy makes a full recovery, and i also hope the police find out who the culprits are.

Heidi

My son is just going to post the cheque for me, Its not much but hopefully it will help,

Heidi

My cheque is in the envelope, stamp attached, and ready to go in the post.

Come on CD'ers, put your hands in your pockets for this little fella ;)

Please keep us up to date with his progress??

liberty

Thanks everyone for your kindness and generousity :)
People are trying to negotiate with the vet as to how much the treatment will cost but there have been quite a few offers of help. We just need to keep a track of how much has been sent off towards Teddys treatment so if anyone who has donated can you just PM me with a rough figure for accountability reasons ???
Many thanks :)

Lel, have PM'd you.

liberty :)

The latest is Adogslife is going to try and negotiate a deal with the vets, seems we are relying on donations.  Will get to know more tomorrow.  What we need to know is how much people are donating....that way we can go to the vets with a figure saying this is how much has been raised.  If anyone from Champdogs is donating could you either message myself or Lel please with the amount.

Here are the current figures ..... we are still waiting for people to confirm how much they are donating.

£100 - Doglost
£100 - Adogslife
£300 - SBT Owner from Notts
£50   - Myself
£???  - Breed Rescue Mr & Mrs Vann
£???  - EGAR
£???  - Nuttyclan(EGAR)
£???  - Layla(EGAR)
£???  - Maria(EGAR)
£???  - Kay W (DP)
£???  -Vodaka999 (DP)
£???  -Pebbles (DP)
£???  - Fitzc (DP)
£???  - Liberty (CD)
£???  - Heidleberg(CD)
£???  - Mason (CD)

Special Message for Sibeluver03....Not everyone is in a situation to donate.  Will be sure to send Ted your love n hugs!

Jazzi
i have PMd you :)

lel,
I have pm'd you. Donation on it's way!!
BIG {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for Teddy xxxxxx

Kelly

Hi Lel.
This isnt the only site with people donating for his appeal.  Peoples generosity is overwhelming, I'm sure Teddy will be well provided for.
Dawn.

I'm sure Teddy, and the Vet's don't care where the money comes from, as long as he can be treated, and let's hope make a good recovery :)
If I'm not mistaken, there where people from different sites which have been listed already, who have donated to help Ted. :)

liberty

Sure hope he recovers, that is very sad :( Hope they catch the people that did this to him, some people need to be shot

Josh ( my son) aged 11 is willing to also donate £10 pocket money to Teddys treatment which we beleive so far will be in excess of £1000

think there is approx £700 donated so far
Thanks all you kind people :D

Great news for Ted, after xrays yesterday we are please to announce he doesnt have a fractured pelvis after all.....just very badly sprained.  Teds eye has not been lost, but damaged and he may lose his sight but the actual eye can be seen now.  And the other bit of rather good news, his owners have come forward, they are distraught as they dont have the money to foot the bill.  Now Adogsife has come to an agreement with the vets treating Ted, they have agreed that they will only charge £150 they have waivered their consulting fees etc. 

The 3 main sponsors were Jayne Hayes from Doglost, Adogslife and Parkin (SBT Lover) we are arranging that these 3 will cover of £150. 

No further donations will be required.  If you have been unfortunate enough to have forwarded your cheque already please pm me with the details as I can tell the vets not to cash it and then you can cancel it.

I am truly amazed at the amount of kindness and generosity that has been shown by members here and rescue boards.  In less than 48 hours we had pledges totalling £715.

Well done to you all!!!!! Youre amazing!

My cheque has already gone, but I would like the money to go to charity please, I am sure there are many more worthy dogs in need of help. Please ask them to forward my money to any needy cause on Teds behalf :)

The best news!!Way to go Ted!!
Glad his owners have been found...a happy ending..great.
Archer

What an amazing dog to have survived this, im so pleased for him welldone Teddy,
the owners must be so releived but also very sad that some idiot would do such a thing to there dog,

Heidi

Thats excellent news :D :D :D
Lets just hope they get the people who caused all this now for a truly happy ending :)

A message for you all from Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Rescue, Mr & Mrs Vann from Leicester wish to thank you all for the generosity shown. Youre a credit to the nation!

jazzi,
thats great news :D Please ask the vets to forward my donation to who ever will be looking after Ted !!

Thanks
Kelly

could you please spend my donation on new toy/collar or what ever Teddy wants/needs please :)

Heidi

Thats great news, glad to hear that he is going to be ok :)

We have a bit of a predicament now.....crossposted from another forum.

QUOTE

Spoke to Vets today. It seems the person who claims to be the owner of the dog is unable to prove it is hers and there is an investigation by the RSPCA.The dog is still at the vets and could well be passed on to the RSPCA along with the donations received from our crowd and the public, who sent in money to cover the vets bill. After the £150 for treatment has been deducted there is still a balance of £550, the partners at the practise will decide where it will be distributed.
When I realised that my donation could probably end up in RSPCA coffers I immediately asked the receptionist to destroy my cheque.
It is up to all of you to decide your own course of action, frankly after the paltry initial donation by the RSPCA of £50 there is no way they will make money out of me.

UNQUOTE

Anyone wishing to withdraw their payment needs to call the vets direct on 01785 712235

Hi Jazzi,
I have just phoned the vets they told me the name of the dog is Tyson, he still needs treatment, looks like his eye is going to be removed,
They told me that if there is donation money left over from Tysons treatment it will be sent back to the people that donated it, they are not allowed to give the money to the RSPCA unless the person that donated it tells them so,
hope this helps.

Best wishes Heidi

Been away for a couple of days, and just caught up with this post. My cheque has been posted too, don't mind who benefits, as long as it's NOT the RSPCA, so that's good news Heidi.
Glad to hear that Ted/Tyson is doing well :)

liberty