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.
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what a Terrible thing to be hit by a train. get well soon poor doggie
I pray this baby is looked after and loved for the rest of her life
Someone please adopt this baby 🙂
Amazing. !
God bless u lucky penny….
Ohh
Dogs are amazing…
Get well soon baby Lucky Penny….God bless you….
So strong and so brave <3 <3 <3 Animal friggin' RULE 🙂
God bless.
<3
Prayng for her recovery!!
What a sweetie!
I can’t wait until this pooch is smiling. The look on her face is painful.
What a love. x
Poor soul. Please look after your pets. They need food shelter and love ❤
Awe bless this poor girl. I pray she recovers and lives a happy life in a forever home.
God bless
Bless this sweet dog!! Hoping for a quick recovery & loving fur-ever home!!
Be well precious heart
Bless your soul baby doggie!
amazing they nhave nine lifes
Bless her heart!
Poor thing is poor dog but out there wishing someone would take it home oh man
Lucky is not the word!! God bless this cutie pie