Pet rescue community rallies support for M19 accident victim

A HORRIFIC car accident, that took place on the M19 on Tuesday, 5 November, left pet rescuer, Jade Ashford, seriously injured and her car destroyed after it caught alight.

“Jade is lucky to be alive today as she managed to escape from the vehicle seconds before it burst into flames,” said member of Pet Rescue Pinetown KZN, Andreas Mathios.

Ashford runs Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming from her Westville home and the organisation deals with the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of puppies.

Also read: Seven injured in M19 accidents

Pet rescue organisation, Pet Rescue Pinetown posted a message of support to Ashford on its Facebook Page.

“Jade is a part of Pet Rescue Pinetown and our Highway Pet Rescue WhatsApp group, and she has her own rescue groups namely Rescue Guardians and PawPrints Rescue and Rehoming.

“After being side swiped by another car her petrol tank caught fire and in seconds the whole car was in flames. Brave Jade threw herself out of the car and was then assisted by paramedics that arrived on scene.”

https://www.facebook.com/pawprintsrescuerehome/posts/971600226509135?__tn__=-R

The post described Ashford as brave and amazing.

“We have started up a Jade Care group and between all the rescuers, friends and others, we will provide assistance with meals, dog food, puppy food and anything else that you will need,” the organisation stated through the post.

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