An Edinburgh woman whose dog was left with a fractured skull when it was hit by a motorbike is facing thousands in vet bills.
Cristina Fernandez was walking her dog Lola in Craigmillar Castle Park, along with her eight-year-old daughter, when a mindless motorcylist driving through the park hit the seven-year-old pup. The driver then took off, leaving the dog lying on the path.
After taking Lola to the vets, Cristina discovered the X ray alone would cost £1,500. If she required surgery, it could cost upwards of £3000.