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April 28, 2010

When asked to conjure a mental image of a hearty dog, most people would not picture a Shih Tzu. However, one lucky little stray Shih Tzu in Utah survived being hit by a train twice.

The pup was dangerously close to the rail road tracks outside of Salt Lake City earlier this month when an employee of the Utah Railway Company spotted him. Unfortunately, despite the engineer's best efforts, the train was unable to stop, and the small dog was hit by the snow plow on the train, according to WKOWtv.com.

The operator was apparently unable to stop thinking about the stray pooch, so he drove back the site of the incident later to find the dog lying dazed on the tracks. The employee took the dog home and is now nursing him back to health, the news source reports.

Though this wayward dog did not seem to have an owner nearby, those who wish to prevent their pet from being hit by a vehicle and injured should obey their town's leash laws and keep a close eye on the animal when they're by a busy road or in an unfamiliar area.

Those who wish to adopt a furry friend should turn to their local animal rescue shelter. According to the U.S. Humane Society, between 6 and 8 million strays enter into animal rescue shelters every year, and they all need homes.

Animal lovers who don't have room for a pet could volunteer their time to their local SPCA, or donate food or funds to a nearby shelter.

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