Blind and elderly Labrador rescued from Oxfordshire road

Poppy was discovered by Thames Valley Police whilst on patrol in Steventon, between Abingdon and Didcot, last night (Monday, April 27).

The dog had been found running in the road, sparking the officers on duty to spring into action and catch her.

Once the force managed to get ahold of Poppy, officers used her tag to phone her owners and reunite the pet with her “furry siblings”.

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Poppy. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

Photos of the Labrador were shared on the Thames Valley Police’s Rural Crime Team Facebook page last night, along with a statement informing residents.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Whilst on routine patrol tonight, PCs Dollery and Kamalee came across this beautiful black Labrador running in the road in Steventon.

“The officers were able to catch the dog and immediately call the owner thanks to up-to-date tag details on the collar.

“Poppy, who is elderly and blind, has been collected by her owner and is now back home safe with her other furry siblings.”