A dog is being called Lucky Penny after coming perilously close to death. The dog was struck by a train in Richmond, Virginia, and though she lost her tail and one leg, is in remarkably good shape!
A CSX worker who was patrolling the tracks saw the badly injured dog and called animal control. Her right hind leg and tail had been severed, but she was alert and wagging her little stump.
She was taken to the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center to be examined and have her injuries treated. Her stumps had to be better amputated, but it is believed that she didn’t bleed out after impact because her wounds were instantly cauterized. Staff was amazed that she didn’t suffer internal damage.
“We were like, ‘surely being hit by a train she’s going to be obliterated inside,’” said Christie Chipps Peters, director of Richmond Animal Care and Control. “We did x-rays of everything and there are no other breaks.”
Because she has no chips or tags, staff have decided to call her (Lucky) Penny. The odds of most living beings surviving such an impact are very slim, and it appears that the wheels hit Penny’s body at just the right angle to allow her to live.
CSX thanked animal control for “their swift response and coordination.”
“We’re happy to hear that Lucky Penny is doing well, and we’re proud that our employees focus on safety and fast action in this and every situation,” a spokesperson said.
“This is another great reminder of the importance of using caution around railroad property. We urge drivers and pedestrians to obey signals at railway crossings look both ways and always expect a train.”
Anyone interested in donating towards Penny’s care may click here. If no one comes forward to claim her, she will soon be put up for adoption. To track her progress, click here.
Poor baby 🙁
So sad. Where the heck were the owners.
Awwww……what a sweetie….hope she finds her happy place.
Awww
Poor baby, ouch!!!
They believe she is a stray.
Sweet girl,angels are watching over you beautiful Penny ♥♥♥
:'(
Sweet baby!!!!
bless you Lucky Penny.
Poor baby but happy she’s getting better
Wow what a strong girl.
Prayers
God bless Penny.
Awwwhhhh
Baby needs some hapiness in those eyes bless her :-))
♡ ♡ XOXO ♡ ♡
Omg
What a horrible tragic experience…..poor little gal!
Oh my!!! Poor baby, please get well soon honey and hope you find a loving forever home. God bless you sweetie <3
Mi amor ….pobre bb!!! Dios te proteja siempre
Precious baby
OMG, poor baby…
Bless her
Aw. Bless her heart
My god. This sweet angel.
I pray you find decent humans to look after you forever
Oh poor baby! Did they find her owners?
Holy Moly!
poor baby
I hope she finds a wonderful family.
Awe. Praying she heals well & lives a happy, loved life!
Bless that poor baby. I pray for healing & you find a loving furever home
<3
Thank you.. You are all angels <3
That face :(. Poor thing.
amen.
Poor baby, hang tough Lucky Penny ! <3
Bless it❤️
poor baby God Bless you little one
Hope Miss Lucky Penny finds a forever home and happiness.
Poor little thing!
Thanks god, bless u baby
I love you Lucky Penny
Poor dog hope it recovers and is normal after.
And now he need a loving home
I want her, I’m just outside of Richmond. I’ll be calling tomorrow morning. My yellow lab and I will make her happy furever!!!
Sweet Angel Pup!!!
GOD BLESS YOU LUCKY PENNY!!!!
Her face is so expressive. Wow. Poor girl–but lucky girl!! Hope she gets a good home now!! ❤️
Her eyes look so human!
Sad but glad she is alright
Poor babe. Glad she lived.
Hang in there Lucky Penny…
God bless you lucky penny!!
God bless you, buddy!
Penny please be careful next time..God bless u
Prayers and love for you cutie
poor thing… 🙁
Awww. Sending healing prayers.
God bless you baby
Poor baby !! Glad she is in good hands now
Awwww poor fur baby ….glad she made it
Prayers for this baby. Dear lord.
❤️
Those eyes are unreal…. Thinking about you sweet angel ❤❤❤
Look at that expression so human like
Poor little baby, you are in the best place, and when you are better they will find a forever home for you…
Omg
Does any one know why she got hit? Couldn’t she hear it coming? Was she stuck? Tied?
Love and Prayers for you Lucky Penny
Poor boo!!! Get well soon!!!
Poor baby!!!!!!
omg, her eyes are so full of pain…….I hope she’ll be much better after the operation and find a loving home…….
God Bless <3 Furbaby Lucky Penny
Sending up.prayers
Oh sad girl….hope she gets better that’s quite tramatic
Hugs and prayers to Lucky Penny and big thank you to everyone who has helped her.
Poor sweet baby! Praying for your recovery.
Aww poor baby. Get well soon.
Get well fast baby :*
aww poor baby 🙁
PLEASE. donate. and share
God bless u Lucky Penny.
Hope she has a speedy recovery.
<3
Poor baby
Poor baby. ♥
Bendito que Dios lo guarde y sane
su mirada me hiere
god bless you and prayers for a strong, speedy recovery.
Wow
Poor baby looks so sad :'(
She is one blessed dog, to survive being hit by a train.
❤️❤️
Poor baby
god bless x
Gob bless u buddy
Poor Poor Baby!
❤️