I was going to drop my kid off at school when a dog ran between two cars and my back tire ran over a portion of the dog. I slowed down and stopped not knowing what to do and watched the dog hop up and hobble away into an adjoining back yard. What seemed to be the owner followed the dog into the back yard. I immediately pulled over but had to roll up my windows as my dog was riding along. I waited a few houses away not really knowing how to react and asking my kid what she thought I should do. When the dog quickly wandered off she wasn’t sure how I should act either.
What do I do? My initial hesitancy is tied to the dog quickly walking away into what looked like it’s home and the owner slowly following it away. I’m concerned of getting into the middle of a highly emotional situation if the dog needs to go to the vet. If the dog lay lifeless I would have had no issue with getting out and consoling as needed. Is there a difference? I think also am concerned I’ll get told I’m responsible and need to help cover any vet costs.
It’s okay to feel bad for the dog, but in which country would you be responsible for the vet costs, when it’s the owners responsibility to keep the dog safe?
Edit: I would only approach the owner if you feel you can do so safety, you don’t know how people will react, explain what happened and leave.
That is helpful. Thank you.
It’s distressing seeing an animal injured, it’s also infuriating seeing so many pets put at risk by their shit owners and it’s just weird that people are posting telling you you’re legally/financially/morally responsible.