Wounded dog checks himself into hospital

[Cocoa]

http://cbs2chicago.com/seenon/watercooler_story_279085352.html

CBS) BELLFLOWER, Calif. An injured 6-year-old German shepherd mix walked himself into a hospital emergency room after apparently being struck by a car, according to animal control officials.

Buddy the dog limped into emergency at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Bellflower, Calif., Wednesday and laid down in the waiting area at about 1 p.m., security officer Daniel Carrillo told the Whittier Daily News.

Hospital officials called the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority in Downey, and agency officials picked up Buddy and brought him to the shelter for treatment of a fractured leg, Capt. Aaron Reyes, SEAACA's director of operations.

"We don't know where he got hit by a car, but we're happy he chose the right place to get help," Reyes said.

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[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

1. Well, I always said Shepherds & their mixes are the smartest dogs.

I don't know how people can deal with developmentally disabled dogs, such as labs.

[nytemare]

2. That is a cute story.

Thanks for posting.

[Kutjara]

3. I guess Buddy didn't have any proof of insurance...

...so the hospital just followed the same policy it uses on uninsured people: call social services and get 'em hauled away.

[undeterred]

6. my thoughts exactly!

[ashling]

4. OK, where is the guy

who always posts in a neat thread like this : "Snopes says....". I HATE that!

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

5. So cute.

Wish I was nearby to adopt him.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

7. He has an owner.

According to the article, he ran away, but they found his owner because he was microchipped.

[Pool Hall Ace]

8. Alright Buddy!

:loveya: