My poor Brody got hit by a car

[Kevin Lackey]

Last night I was out and recieved a phone call from my wife.... "Get home NOW! Brody was hit by a car!"

I raced home like Tony Stewart on a NASCAR track and found the family in the front yard with a broken and sore Doodle. He came right up to me as if to say "Daddy, HELP!"

I picked him up, which at 90 lbs is no easy feat and carefully placed him in the van and took him to the Animal Hospital here in Oradell, NJ. Brody could walk gingerly, and was bleeding on 3 paws. I scooped him up and carried him in.

After a wait that seemed longer than it really was, The doctor came in and asked what happened. It was then that I realized that I didn't know what happened since I wasn't there. My wife was home with the kids beating herself up for letting him out accidentally and I'm standing in front of the Doc with the proverbial "deer in headlights" look. Right at that moment my wife called to see what was happening so I put her on speaker phone and the Doc and I got the story...

My wife was half-in and half-out of the door waiting for our 11 year old daughter to come home from a friend's house up the block. Brody scooted out under her legs and darted around wildly trying to get a chase on. At 18 months old, he is still wildly playful. Unfortunately, he ran in the street in front of a car. Thankfully, Brody is an off-white color with some golden points, so the driver saw him and attempted to stop. Brody was hit, and tumbled to the ground. He wound up under the car and shot out from the side of it like a bullet, yelping as he ran and hid under our deck.

So the Doc looked at him thoroughly and it turns out that there is no evidence of broken bones or any internal problems. Brody had a nail torn off of his right hind paw, has a cut on the left hind leg, and a pretty bad puncture wound to his right wrist that required a stitch.

He seems less able to walk today, which I assume is the "day after" pain from any bad accident after the adrenaline wears off. I can relate with that "day after" pain as I remember how I felt the day after a motorcycle accident. Still, he is under very watchful eyes and is expected to pull through.

Any web hugs, well wishes or prayers for my four legged friend would be graciously accepted.

[Valarie]

OH!!!!!!!! Poor Brody. He must be so sore. Did the Vet give him some meds to ease the pain and soreness? Sophie and I send him gentle hugs and kisses. Tell Brody's Momma it wasn't her fault. They are like little Houdini's at times. Hope he is well soon.

[BG and Gavin]

Get well soon Brody!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so glad that Brody is going to be ok. How scary for your family! Fudge and Vern send some hugs his way!

[Ann]

I'm sooooo glad to hear he did not have any broken bones! Hope he gets better and heals up in no time!

[Anna and Achilles]

Lots of hugs from Achilles. Let your wife know it could happen to anyone.

[Joe R.]

So glad to hear that Brody is going to be ok. I thinks that's everyone's fear that something like this occurs. Both with your dog or if your the driver.

[shelly]

OH NO!!! So sorry. THANK GOD he is alright though... such a terrible thing for your wife and kids to have seen too. Bunches of hugs are sent to ALL of you!!! {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[Christine & Shelby]

Shelby is sending you puppy kisses Brody! What a scary ordeal this must have been. We are wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

I am so sorry this happend and hope Brody heals quickly and without any problems. What a horrible scare for all of you. I'm so glad he doesn't have any bones broken or worse. Please keep posting his progress. Hugs from North Carolina.

[Dan, Judi, & Timbow]

Awwww poor Brody. We are sending lots of hugs and doodlekisses from Atlanta!!!