After dog's roadside death, victim seeks a new furry companion
POCOMOKE CITY -- A man whose dog was killed in an alleged hit and run accident is looking into finding a new four-legged companion, and he may receive financial help from an anonymous donor.
Paul Franklin Hudson Sr., a 71-year-old Pocomoke City resident, said he was on his way to get ice cream at the McDonald's on Route 113 on March 5 when a black SUV careened off the road onto the shoulder -- where he was traveling by motorized wheelchair with his small dog, Foxy, in his lap. The vehicle struck him, he told police, which ejected him and the dog from his wheelchair, killing Foxy in the process.
As of Thursday, Maryland State Police had not released any information saying they'd identified the vehicle or driver.
Since Foxy's death, Hudson has been perusing local humane societies and animal shelters in an effort to find another dog similar to Foxy, who was a Chihuahua and poodle mix often referred to as a chickapoo.
He hasn't found one yet, but was very appreciative when he found out a community member was willing to help him in the pet adoption process.
"God bless him," Hudson said. "I'm going to keep looking, because I sure miss my baby."
The anonymous donor said he'd be very happy to help Hudson, a Vietnam War veteran.
Anyone with information about the accident is urged to call Maryland State Police at 410-641-3101.
410-213-9442, ext. 14
Paul Franklin Hudson Sr., a 71-year-old Pocomoke City resident, said he was on his way to get ice cream at the McDonald's on Route 113 on March 5 when a black SUV careened off the road onto the shoulder -- where he was traveling by motorized wheelchair with his small dog, Foxy, in his lap. The vehicle struck him, he told police, which ejected him and the dog from his wheelchair, killing Foxy in the process.
As of Thursday, Maryland State Police had not released any information saying they'd identified the vehicle or driver.
Since Foxy's death, Hudson has been perusing local humane societies and animal shelters in an effort to find another dog similar to Foxy, who was a Chihuahua and poodle mix often referred to as a chickapoo.
He hasn't found one yet, but was very appreciative when he found out a community member was willing to help him in the pet adoption process.
"God bless him," Hudson said. "I'm going to keep looking, because I sure miss my baby."
The anonymous donor said he'd be very happy to help Hudson, a Vietnam War veteran.
Anyone with information about the accident is urged to call Maryland State Police at 410-641-3101.
410-213-9442, ext. 14
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