Piglet Struck by Car

A New Jersey animal rescue center is searching for the owner of a female piglet who was hit by a car this morning in Medford.

Joe Joe’s Place Animal Sanctuary says that the driver struck the piglet then drove away. Other drivers passing by took the piglet out of harm’s way and placed her on the side of the road.

Taryn Drayton, an employee at Joe Joe’s, happened to spot the wounded animal as she was driving.

"For somebody just to leave it there, its really heartbreaking," said Taryn.

Taryn quickly called her co-worker Karin Huckel for help.

They rushed the piglet, who they named Charlotte, to the Creek's Edge Animal Hospital.

Its there where Charlotte was treated for a broken leg and other injuries.

"She's very fortunate to be alive," said Dr. Christopher Keefe, who treated Charlotte's leg.

"She's very fortunate that Taryn being a good Samaritan, stopped and picked her up off the side of the road because certainly she could have very easily succumbed to shock."

It should take Charlotte around six weeks to fully recover. In the meantime she will stay with a vet's technician, who has a farm, until her owner comes forward or a new owner claims her. Charlotte is less than a year old.

If you would like to donate money for Charlotte’s medical care or if you know her owner, call Joe Joe’s Place at 609.388.5006.

Note: the above video misnames Drayton as Taryn Anthony. Her real name is Taryn Drayton. We are sorry for any confusion.

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