As security spikes proliferate in our society, the number of dogs impaled on them grows as the animals, when distressed, try to jump over spiked gates or fences. Sometimes they can be saved, sometimes not.

An animal was caught on a spike in Chatsworth. It was rescued and treated at our hospital and then returned to its owner. It was another fireworks story… in fear and desperation, the dog had tried to leap the spiked gate.

We were called to a dog caught on a spike at the Bluff, but by the time we arrived the owner had contacted a local vet who had tranquillised and released the dog.

When dogs are impaled on spikes, one might expect them to bite in their pain and terror, but they are usually too terrified even to attempt to bite and are more fearful than aggressive. Crackers overwhelm their senses, and they are reduced to a state of utter fear and helplessness .... more reports »