On July 14, a 160-pound dog was safely carried down Saddle Mountain in Oregon. Firefighters rescued the canine after he injured his paw while on a hike with his pet parents. Following the incident, officials have advised owners to ensure their pups have booties to avoid similar accidents involving sharp wiring laid down for stability and traction.
Dog injures paw on hiking trail in Oregon, needs to be carried down Saddle Mountain by rescuers
On Sunday, Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District rescued an injured pup from Saddle Mountain in Oregon. They had the assistance of the Gearhart Volunteer Fire Department, Hamlet Volunteer Fire Department, and Seaside Fire & Rescue. The dog weighed about 160 pounds and needed to be carried down the mountain by the rescuers.
The Great Pyrenees needed a stretcher after he injured his paw while hiking with his parents. Welded wire fencing has been cited as the cause of the injury. While it helps with traction and stability for hikers, it can prove harmful to animals. Unfortunately, the sharp wires often stick up from the ground and have led to injury in the past as well.
The pup was happily hiking with his owners when he suddenly refused to budge. Upon further inspection, the dog’s parents realized his paw was cut and called for assistance to carry him down the mountain. In a Facebook post, Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District noted that although the hiking trail was listed as dog-friendly, it wasn’t so due to the presence of sharp wires and rocks.
The authorities stated that if one wants to hike up Saddle Mountain with their furry companion, it would be best to invest in some dog booties. They will keep their precious paws safe and avoid incidents like this. It is also important to note that owners must have their canines on a leash on the hiking trail.
