Community raises funds for vet bills after dog was run over in Parr

Buying Edna the dachshund in October, Ann Kirkham only had her pet for a few weeks until she got "spooked" and was hit by a car on Chancery Lane, Parr.

After running out of her front gate, the impact left the puppy with multiple shattered bones as well as issues with her bladder.

If her condition worsened, vets told Ann that it would be likely she would have to be put down.

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Edna the beautiful dachshund (Image: Ann Kirkham)

Devastated by the accident and the vet bills costing thousands of pounds, Ann, 55, said: "It was absolutely heartbreaking.

"Dogs become part of the family once you get them and the thought of putting Edna down after just a few weeks was horrendous."

Edna almost got put down because of her injuries (Image: Ann Kirkham)

Working in the Ashton Green Drive McColl's newsagents for almost 30 years, Ann is a much-loved member of the community in Parr.

With a huge operation needed to save her pet's life, which she was not insured for, Ann posted on social media asking her friends to "pray for Edna".

Within 24 hours of her social media post, a friend set up a fundraising page and raised more than £1000 to go towards Edna's vet bills.

Despite being close to paying off her mortgage, Ann cashed in her pension early to cover the remaining cost of Edna's "life-saving" treatment.

Ann, a mum-of-two and grandmother-of-one, added: "I can't believe so much money was raised so quickly, especially with the cost of living crisis.

"People keep messaging me or coming into the shop asking about Edna because they know me, and it's absolutely amazing to see this support.

"I just wanted to thank every single person who has helped to save Edna's life."

Edna is now recovering in a cage following her operation (Image: Ann Kirkham)

Following Edna's four-hour surgery at Annrich Vets in Wigan, Ann said vets were "amazed" at the speed of her recovery and that she is beginning to walk again.

For the most part, the dachshund must remain in a cage to restrict her movements, but following more X-rays and physiotherapy, it is hoped that she will make a complete recovery.