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.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am so sorry to hear about Brody. But I am glad he was not injured more seriously. These things can happen to anybody and it is very frightening. Hoping for a seedy recovery for you all.

[GBK]

Hugs and well wishes form Buddy, Kona and myself Kevin. How totally scary, but so glad there were not any breaks or internal damage!!!! Keep us updated. Gina

[Kevin Lackey]

Thank you, all of you. I am fortunate to work close to home so I checked on him at lunch time. My wife said he was very lethargic all day but when I walked in the door his tail started going 100 miles an hour. My poor buddy.

I think he was waiting for me as my wife had tried to get him up a few times and he wouldn't respond. I got his leash and the tail started to go again. So I helped him down off of the couch and we went outside and he did his thing and we cam back in again.

I was worried about internal issues with his bladder since according to my wife he hadn't been out all day, but he just needed his Doodle Dad.

[cheryl & oliver]

Oh my goodness, how scary...Thank goodness he is going to be ok!!!!...Hugs and good vibes coming your way from your friends here in Florida...I am so happy that the injuries are not worse then they are...Keep us posted please....

[Kathy Spyker]

I am so glad it was'nt any worse. Brody you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Brody buddy, feel better real soon ....... and learn a lesson, no more darting out the door! Hugs to you all. I can't imagine how terrifying it was for your wife watching this happen as well as the folks that hit him.

[Frannie & Callie]

Poor all of you! That is so scary and I'm so, so glad that Brody will be all right. Callie and I send lots of good thoughts your way for Brody to have a speedy recovery!

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

AAAwww I am so sorry to hear about Brody. Wow, it really does only take a second. Brody and your family are in my prayers!! Here is a big Doodle to Doodle HUG from Hunter to Brody!! Godspeed!

[Donna K & Quincy]

We are so glad Brody is going to be ok. Quincy sends a big WOOF! and get well real soon, and a big reminder to all of us to be extra careful as we doodles are an impulsive bunch.

[Yvonne N]

Brody dood...feel better. Please give your wife a huge hug too. I cannot even imagine what she must have been going through. Group hug for everyone.