“I was only thinking about that”
However, she was unable to do so, as emergency services arrived quickly on the scene and transported her to the emergency room. Fortunately, the tests did not reveal any serious injuries, and she was able to leave the hospital shortly after. As soon as she got out, she started looking again Daisy. “ I only thought about that “, she said.
At the time of the accident, not far away, volunteer rescuers from COSAR (Central Okanagan Search and Rescue) and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police carried out another intervention. Forrest Kellermanof COSARhad heard the sirens and asked the police what was happening. He learned that two vehicles had collided and that a dog had not been found.
Later that day, Forrest Kellerman saw the call for witnesses regarding Daisy on social networks. He decided to help his family find her. This mission was close to his heart, because he and his wife Tracey Kellerman are the owners of 2 Australian Shepherds, the breed from which the Miniature American Shepherd comes.
The couple returned to the scene the next day and spent hours combing the area. Subsequently, the Kellermann met Dearah Jordan and her husband, who provided them with valuable information about Daisy and the circumstances of the accident.
A very good intuition
Forrest Kellerman continued his efforts at the wheel of his vehicle and on foot. Little by little, he was joined by dozens of other volunteers. Some deployed infrared camera drones, while others brought dog food to try to attract Daisy.
4 days after the accident, Tracey Kellerman insisted to Forest to resume searching. They decided to go look at the side of the van that had collided with the car Dearah Jordan. It was an excellent intuition…
“ I went down the small embankment, went around the bush, and found myself face to face (has Daisy) “, tell Tracey Kellerman. The dog was lying in the passenger seat of the pickup. She rushed to inform Forrest who was at the top of the embankment.
Forrest Kellerman
“I felt so lucky, relieved and grateful”
The latter jumped in his car to go get Dearah And Sharon Jordan who were looking a little further.
When Dearah found her dog, she was overwhelmed by emotion. “ I burst into tears, I hugged her tight. she confides. I felt so lucky, relieved and grateful. »
She took Daisy to the veterinarian, who found that she was in good health. The dog was just tired.
Dearah Jordan now hopes to see the driver of the van, who is hospitalized, make a full recovery. “ Accidents happen. It was an accident. He has a Border Collie, and for some reason Daisy felt safe in his vehicle », she concludes.
Woopets info: why can a dog return to or stay near a car accident?
During an accident, a dog can go into a state of emotional stupor. In this context of extreme stress, his usual reflexes are altered; instead of fleeing, he may remain frozen or move in a disorganized manner, sometimes without a real escape strategy. This explains why certain animals are found very close to the scene of the shock.
Another essential factor is the attachment bond. A dog that is strongly bonded to its human may remain in the original area, as if “waiting,” especially if it was separated in confusion. This search for familiar landmarks can push him to return to a vehicle, an object or an odor associated with the reference person.
Olfactory cueing also plays a key role. The dog is not guided solely by sight; it follows known or reassuring odors. In an environment saturated with sources of stress (fuel, noise, strangers, etc.), he may be attracted by a more reassuring smell, such as that of another animal present in a neighboring vehicle or that of a familiar interior.
Finally, some dogs adopt an instinctive approach of seeking immediate shelter. After an accident, they look for an enclosed or protective place to hide. An damaged vehicle, a ditch or a discreet corner can then become a temporary refuge area, explaining their prolonged presence near the accident site.
By Kheireddine Ayari
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