Nurse saves dog's life after rescuing it from running down the freeway
By Mike-Ross
Last Friday, a nurse rescued a dog from a perilous situation on the LA freeway. The dog was spotted running down the 5 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley, putting itself at risk of getting hit by a passing vehicle. Despite attempts by motorists to intervene, the frightened dog continued to resist and run away.
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Amber Streid, a cardiac nurse, opted for a unique strategy. When she saw the dog, she initially thought of jumping out of her car and running with the dog to calm it down. However, she eventually decided to wait for the right moment before taking action. As the dog nervously ran between cars, Amber stayed inside her vehicle. Finally, when the timing was right, she opened her car door and the dog immediately jumped inside. According to Streid, her approach helped to ease the dog's anxiety and facilitate a safer rescue.
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The nurse’s fellow drivers were happy to see someone had finally caught the loose, terrified dog. “A couple in a truck started clapping, and some guy in a white van started clapping. Everybody was just happy that someone was able to get the dog,” Amber told KCAL/KCBS.
The dog was a bit worn out from the ordeal, and was bleeding from injuries to her paws. Amber contacted her mobile veterinarian, John Winter, to come look at the dog, who thankfully said she was okay.
“She’s lucky to be alive, but doesn’t look worse for the wear,” the vet told KCAL. “I do think she has an owner, as she looks pretty well fed. She’s somebody’s pet.”
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Amber took the dog home to care for her. There was no microchip on the dog, but she was determined to get her back to the right home.
Thankfully, the dog is now home. In an update from FOX 11, the dog, whose real name is Pretty, reunited with her owner, who says the dog got lost while the family was moving.
“I didn’t think we were gonna see her again until a couple nights ago when we saw the video for the first time,” the owner told FOX 11. “Definitely give our thanks and appreciation to the Streid family and Amber for everything.”
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The owner said that Pretty was found by the right person, and that his dog clearly trusted the nurse to help her.
“[Pretty] usually doesn’t like females but she loves Amber… she’s been following her around,” he added. “It’s amazing it seems like it was meant to be… I’m just happy it was her.”
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