My dog is my main company and I cannot thank these two men enough

On leaving the vets, I think the combination of the stress of the vet visit, the busy road and the steps at the side of the vets had all overwhelmed her and in fear, she backed up and slipped her lead.

Being a lurcher, she is incredibly fast and just sped off.

I was frantically screaming at people to catch her but most ignored my cries.

I tried to give chase but being disabled with spinal problems it was impossible for me to even remotely catch up with her.

I eventually collapsed to my knees in floods of tears fearing my puppy was going to be hit by one of the many passing buses, lorries or cars.

One very kind gentleman asked me if I was ok and I told him what had happened. He very kindly jumped in his car to look for my dog.

In the meantime, two young men had seen my distraught state, realised what had happened and chased after my puppy.

It was only when my carer came walking back towards me carrying my puppy that I knew she was safe and alive.

I’ve no idea who the two men were but I cannot thank them enough.

My dog is my main company, having lost my elderly dog before Christmas, hence the new puppy.

I am hoping that I can get her trained well enough to assist me when I’m on bad days but obviously she has a very long way to go yet.

If those two men read your paper, I really want to express my thanks to them.

It’s wonderful to know that there are still people that will help others in distress.

I would also like to thank the other gentleman who jumped in his car to help.

It is thanks to these people that I still have my little girl still with me.

PAULA BAGULEY-HEMS

Runcorn