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Guide Dog Struck By Hit And Run Driver, Clackamas Sheriff Says
Sapphire, a 4-year-old Golden Labrador, is a guide dog for Tiffany Taylor. A car missed Taylor, struck Sapphire, and kept going.
OREGON CITY, OR – Tiffany Taylor was walking with her guide dog, Sapphire, around 6:45 on Tuesday evening. They were crossing Southeast Monterey Avenue by Clackamas Town Center when a car sped toward them.
The car missed Taylor but struck Sapphire who was rushed to the animal hospital.
Officials say that Sapphire suffered head injuries and severe injuries to her leg. Veterinarians are trying to save the leg.
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Sapphire was being kept sedated as of late Friday afternoon.
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Deputies ask that anyone with information on the incident to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 or by using the online tip form at https://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp . Please reference CCSO Case #19-002406.
Photo of Tiffany Taylor and Sapphire via Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
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