PuP: People Understanding Pets

March 5th, 2010 by Sally

Last month it was brought to our attention how dangerous taking the dog out for a walk can potentially be!
A Spaniel chased a seagull off a ninety metre cliff near East Sussex and landed in the sea. It was a miracle that she survived. The dog suffered from only minor injuries but had to be rescued by the Royal National Lifeboat. The dogs owners called for help after seeing their pet swim for shore and hearing it bark.

The dog had landed in an area which was just deep enough for her fall to be cushion. She walked away suffering from a partially collapsed lung along with shock.
This should be a wakeup call for all dog owners, who take their dogs on walks near cliff edges. Keep them on their leashes and out of danger.