At roughly 9:15 p.m., in keeping with data posted on the CHP Traffic Incident Information Pagea car struck a canine on Hwy 101 west of Garberville close to the Sprowel Creek exit. Another fled the scene apparently unhurt.
The on-call 24 hour animal care was requested, however they’re positioned in Arcata and the elderly feminine canine was badly injured.
Southern Humboldt’s vet might be closing quickly and there might be no vet care nearer than Fortuna.
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