READER REPORT: Dog killed at Olson/Roxbury, taken to clinic

We occasionally receive “deceased pet found” reports and publish them on the WSB West Seattle Lost/Found Pets page, which we’ve done with this, but the circumstances are unusual so we’re including it here on the main page too. Sent by Ashley:

This afternoon just before 2 pm I came across a dog that had been hit by a car at the top of Olson Place where it turns into Roxbury. I took it in a towel to Urban Animal (in White Center) and while it was still soft and warm, it was definitely deceased. Its face was significantly harmed so we did not take photos.

Here are the best details we have on the sweet dog:

Female
Not Spayed
No chip or collar
Approximately 20 lbs
Grey and soft / curly coat
Possible Poodle / terrier mix

Urban Animal will keep the body for one week.

Super sad, but happy to know she is not getting further run over by cars.

If this dog might be yours, the number for Urban Animal (9610 17th SW; WSB sponsor) is 206-257-1524.

JKH August 6, 2024 (3:55 pm)

Nice work, Ashley and hope the owner appreciates your caring and efforts.

Al King August 6, 2024 (4:19 pm)

A gentle reminder that having a pet is NOT (and has NEVER been) a “right”. It is a RESPONSIBILITY to properly train, license and take care of.

Pants August 6, 2024 (4:45 pm)

Wow Al King. Read the room! Someone’s loved one died and you dont know the circumstance why this pet wasnt at their home. They could have gotten loose. Let’s try to lead with positive intent and empathy.
- Chrissy D August 6, 2024 (10:31 pm)
  
  Thank You.
- Al King August 7, 2024 (5:53 am)
  
  If you show me that indeed it was a caring responsible pet owner I will happily apologize. If not I will stand by my words and ask why you disagree with them.
KM August 6, 2024 (6:20 pm)

A gentle reminder that yelling at people online with all caps is never a gentle reminder.

flimflam August 6, 2024 (4:34 pm)

Ahh man, how sad and also how strong the person was to have held the poor gal and taken her to the vet in the state she was in.

Michael Waldo August 6, 2024 (4:54 pm)

This is a good reason to get your pet micro chipped. The vet could of called the owner to let them know.

Carole August 6, 2024 (5:13 pm)

Al King is 100% correct. His reply was reasonable and important.

Neighbor August 6, 2024 (8:12 pm)

You don’t know the circumstances. The dog could have simply slipped her collar. Have some compassion.
- Nolan August 7, 2024 (5:06 am)
  
  Do you think the dog also slipped her microchip?

Josh August 6, 2024 (5:15 pm)

What a special person. So kind to pick this dog up and take care of her. The dog was in wonderful caring hands. Thank you for being such a caring person!

Poor pup August 6, 2024 (5:16 pm)

Thank you, Ashley, for being so kind.

RLV August 6, 2024 (5:43 pm)

Ashley, you did a difficult thing here. I so appreciate you; thank you for being kind.

ToddMJ August 6, 2024 (5:43 pm)

Thank you Ashley for this kind act. Another reason why the West Seattle Community is so special: People like you.

KM August 6, 2024 (6:19 pm)

Thank you for your kindness, Ashley. I hope we can all lead, or learn to lead, with such compassion.

TDK August 6, 2024 (8:31 pm)

This is so sad. I may have seen her this morning on Delridge. I tried to wrangle her but I couldn’t. Another driver joined me in the attempt and was closer to success but I had to leave them.