Marine Veteran asking for help after service dog injured in hit and run

TEWKSBURY, Mass. — A Marine Veteran is asking for help after his service dog was injured in a hit-and-run.

The accident happened on Sunday night around 9 p.m. on I-495 in Tewksbury.

Marine Veteran Joshua Ackles says his 2-year-old service dog King opened a door at a hotel and got hit by a car.

King was transported to MSPCA Angell in Jamaica Plain where veterinarians were able to save him.

Ackles’ friends and family were able to cover half of more than the $4,000 visit.

Ackles says that King helps him on a daily basis.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for King’s vet visits.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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