I came up to Budapest today for a work related item and some other errands, and given there was a turn in the weather, the rainy day was perfect for escaping Balaton (where I’m based all summer)

I took Olli with as he is allowed on all public transport in Hungary. He’s used to train and metro travel and it was quite easy.

We arrived at Budapest Deli Station and headed down the escalator to the metro. I am very aware of the dangers of the bottom bit at escalators for especially dogs but Olli is quite good at jumping over the end.

Untill today that is.

For the squeamish, stop reading here.

His left back foot’s one nail got caught, and ripped out clean, by the escalator. He also suffered substantial tissue loss to the cushions on that foot with pieces cut clean off.

Man! And he only yelped once, but he clearly was in pain and shock. There was blood everywhere and luckily I had a towel with me to wrap his bleeding foot in. Several very concerned bystanders offered helped and one very kind lady located a vet for me on my phone, saved it and helped me towards the taxi rank. Bless her.

The vet imemdialy helped and cleaned the wound, and gave me loads of creams, pills and bandages with a ton of instructions. Then he offered me one of the many shots he gave Olli for the shock and pain! I must have looked like I really needed it…

Wow do I feel bad. Olli is OK now hut it will take a some time for him to heal. In the meantime, he got a hamburger for dinner and he is certainly sleeping on the bed for some time to come! Luckily at Balaton he has a great relaxing environment to get better in.

Always carry your dog on a escalator!!