A Stanmore firefighter has launched an appeal to save a husky that he helped to save after it was severely injured when run over by a bus last week.

The eight-month-old puppy, Max, was so badly injured that firefighters initially thought he wouldn't die.

Firefighter Llewellyn Legall, 49, who is based at Stanmore fire station , and his green watch colleagues were called out to the incident at 2.50pm in Stag Lane on Thursday (October 8).

The dog was trapped under a double-decker bus having been run over by it.

The crew raised the bus up on stability blocks in order to rescue him.

'A tear in my eye'

Firefighter Legall, who used to be a husky owner himself, said: "We knew straight away that the dog was badly injured.

"He was in a terrible state and had actually been 'de-gloved' up to his shoulder, meaning he had lost all of his skin and fur down one side of his body.

"I honestly didn't think he would survive.

"A vet was called to the scene to make him more comfortable and it was touch and go but somehow Max pulled through.

"I had a tear in my eye on the way back to the fire station, it was such a harrowing sight.

"I called the vet after to see how Max was doing and was told that his treatment would cost £5,000 and that the owner couldn't afford to pay the bill so I decided to start fundraising to save him.

"So far £1,000 has been raised, which has paid for his initial care, but he will only survive if we can raise a bit more for further treatment, including fixing his crushed back legs."

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Fundraising efforts are being led by Heart Welfare, a husky rescue charity.

Tania Poole, who runs Heart Welfare with colleagues, said: "As well as recognising the firefighters who saved Max's life, I'd like to thank everyone who has already donated money to help him.

"People have been so generous, with a couple of people donating over £100 each.

"Money raised will go straight to the vets who are looking after Max to pay for his care.

"If we raise more than is needed for Max that will go towards looking after abandoned and injured Huskies across the country."

To donate to the fundraising efforts, visit the JustGiving page .