More haste less speed for dog stuck in gate

21.01.12

An eager, curious or perhaps hasty English bull terrier was the subject of an unusual RSPCA call after the dog got its head and body stuck in a metal gate.

The incident happened on Christmas Eve at Brynmally Park in Pentre Broughton near Wrexham, North Wales.

While the owner stayed with the dog, a member of the public called us for help.

The dog took a deep breath and managed to free himself!

North Wales Fire and Rescue were also called, but luckily after 30 minutes and before the rescue service arrived, the dog took a sharp intake of breath and managed to squeeze out.

'Dogs are curious creatures'

RSPCA Inspector Phil Lewis said:

The poor dog must have been in a bit of a hurry to decide to go through the gate without waiting for it to be opened first.

Dogs are curious creatures and do often like to stick their head through gates to investigate!

We are grateful to the caller and the North Wales Fire Service for their help and are happy the dog is now free with hopefully a lesson learnt!

 

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