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jorgelito · 08-13-2008, 11:43 AM

I always love a good dog story. I'm just crazy about dogs. I don't know why, but dog stories always get me. There's always some story about a heroic dog or even everyday dogs helping us out like search and rescues, bomb sniffing, helping the handicap etc. Anyone else love dogs and dog stories?

Dog guarded owner's body for weeks after suicide - Yahoo! News

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Dog guarded owner's body for weeks after suicide

GREELEY, Colo. - A dog stood guard over her owner's body for up to six weeks after the man committed suicide on the remote northeastern Colorado plains, authorities said.

The body of 25-year-old Jake Baysinger of La Salle was found Sunday on the Pawnee National Grasslands about 75 miles northeast of Denver. Cash, his German shepherd, was found beside him, thin and dehydrated but still alive. The dog had apparently survived by eating mice and rabbits, authorities said.

The Weld County coroner ruled Baysinger's death a suicide. The cause of death wasn't immediately determined but authorities found a gun nearby, the coroner's office said Tuesday.

"At least we know it's over now," said Baysinger's wife, Sara. "We'd been looking for my husband for six weeks, and this isn't how we wanted it to end. At least we can close this."

Baysinger was reported missing June 28. An extensive search failed to locate him, but Kip Konig, a rancher, saw the dog last weekend, went to investigate and discovered Baysinger's body and his pickup.

He said Cash kept running back to the pickup and jumping into the front seat.

"I got the sense she was trying to tell me where her master was," Konig said.

Cash was reunited Monday with Sara Baysinger and her 2-year-old son, Lane. She said her little boy is "very close to that dog" and happy to see her again.

Investigators said the dog probably kept coyotes away from the body.

biznatch · 08-13-2008, 12:22 PM

I love dog stories too, and my wife cries everytime she sees the futurama episode about Fry's dog... That's a beautiful story you posted, and I know my dog would do the same for me. Dogs rule.

Willravel · 08-13-2008, 12:26 PM

Good boy, Cash. Good boy.

My dog would lick himself for 5 weeks and then eat my wallet, but I still love him.

Vigilante · 08-13-2008, 12:45 PM

I love a good dog story too. There's alot more to them than most people know or want to acknowledge.

jorgelito · 08-22-2008, 06:25 PM

Ah, just had to add another one:

Dog protected abandoned newborn, doctors say - CNN.com

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Dog protected abandoned newborn, doctors say

(CNN) -- A dog has been credited with sheltering a newborn baby abandoned by its 14-year-old mother in a field in rural Argentina until the boy was rescued, a doctor said Friday.

The infant was found in a field with this dog and her newborn puppies.

Dr. Egidio Melia, director of the Melchor Romero Hospital in La Plata, said police showed up at the hospital at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday with the baby.

He said doctors told him that a resident had heard the baby crying in a field behind his house and went outside in the 50-degree weather to investigate. The resident found the infant with the dog and her newborn puppies and called police.

Police took him to the hospital, where doctors determined that the infant was only a few hours old, Melia said.

Though he had superficial scratches and bruises and was bleeding from his mouth, the infant was in good shape, Melia said.

The next morning, driven by a neighbor, the mother showed up at the hospital and told authorities the 8 pound, 13 ounce infant was hers, Melia said.

The mother has also been hospitalized in good condition but is under psychological treatment, he said. She has said little about the incident.

The child has been transferred to a children's hospital in La Plata, 37 miles from Buenos Aires.

Asked whether the story told by police to hospital personnel was true, the doctor said, "I can't certify that."

During the 37 years he has practiced at the hospital, he has never heard such a tale, he said.

I wonder if a cat would do that...

yellowmac · 08-22-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgelito

Ah, just had to add another one:

Dog protected abandoned newborn, doctors say - CNN.com

I wonder if a cat would do that...

Yeah, I just saw that story on cnn.com as well, and was about to post it. Stories like that truly warm my heart and make me very happy about being a dog owner. They're frustrating and obnoxious sometimes, sure, but they're always happy to see you and always, always loyal.

I've heard a rule of thumb like this (not sure how true it is): say you're dead in your home. A dog will starve to death and die with its owner. A cat will start eating you.

Dogs rule.

boink · 08-23-2008, 02:41 AM

any of you guys hear this on NPR ?
The Dog Who Loved to Suck on Toads : NPR

Ayashe · 08-23-2008, 07:15 AM

Pretty amazing dog here.
A Heroic Newfoundland Dog

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Gander
The Heroic Newfoundland Dog
By Jim Cornish
Grade Five Teacher
Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
(1) Newfoundland dogs are renown for their friendliness, love of children and for their rescuing abilities. Since the breed was developed in Newfoundland over a hundred years ago, there have been many stories told of Newfoundlands saving passengers from sinking ships and rescuing children in trouble while playing in their favourite swimming holes. But there is one Newfoundland that showed bravery and loyalty beyond what is commonly credited to the breed. His name was Gander and he gave his life protecting Canadian and other Commonwealth soldiers on the beaches of Hong Kong Island during World War II.

(2) In 1940, Gander was the family pet of Rod Hayden, a resident of the town of Gander in Newfoundland. The dog's name at that time was Pal. He was well known in the town, but often mistaken as a bear by pilots landing at the airport. This gentle giant was loved by the neighbourhood children who used him to tow their sleds during winter. One day, while greeting a group of children, Pal's paw accidentally scratched the face of a six year old. Concerned that the dog might have to be "put down", Mr. Hayden gave Pal to the 1 st Battalion of the Royal Rifles of Canada as a mascot. His new owners called him Gander, after the military base they were responsible for protecting during the war.

(3) Gander and the Royal Rifles were sent to Hong Kong Island in 1941 where they joined other Commonwealth troops to defend the island against attacks by the Japanese. During the Battle of the Lye Mun, Gander displayed great bravery protecting his "newfound" friends. When the Japanese landed near the Canadian section of the beach, Gander greeted the enemy with threatening barks and attempts at biting their legs. On another occasion as Japanese troops were nearing a group of wounded Canadian soldiers, Gander surprised the enemy by charging them. For some reason, the Japanese were unwilling to shoot the dog. Instead, they changed their route and the lives of the wounded soldiers were saved.

(4) Gander showed his greatest and last act of bravery and loyalty during another Japanese attack. During the battle, an enemy grenade landed near a group of Canadian soldiers. Probably out of concern for his friends, Gander grabbed the grenade in his mouth and carried it to where it would do no harm. Unfortunately, the grenade exploded in Gander's mouth, killing him instantly. He had given his life saving the lives of the Canadian soldiers.

(5) The story of Gander's bravery, once well-known and told many times by residents of his h town, was almost forgotten. In a conversation between Mrs. Eileen Elms, who knew the dog as Pal and whose sister had been scratched by the dog, and local historian Mr. Frank Tibbo, Gander's act of bravery was mentioned. Through their efforts, Gander's story was revived and his act of bravery recognized.

(6) Gander, the Newfoundland dog, was posthumously awarded the prestigious Dickin Medal, equivalent to the Victoria Cross given to soldiers of the British Commonwealth for their acts of bravery. Gander was awarded the medal in August, 2000 at a Hong Kong Veterans of Canada reunion in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

References:

Ryan, Mandy. "Gander, The Dog Gets His Due", Gander Beacon, August 21, 2000.

Tibbo, Frank, "Gander's Heroic Dog", Gander Beacon, August 14, 2000.

Crack · 08-24-2008, 02:16 AM

And my cat bites me when I try to pet her... That grenade part gives me an idea...

new man · 08-25-2008, 07:02 AM

When I first read about the first dog story a couple of weeks ago, all I could think about was how selfish the dog owner was. Drives out to the middle of nowhere and kills himself, effectively abandoning his dog. It could have been attacked by coyotes, been bitten by a rattler, whatever. After his corpse was found, his wife said that she was glad the dog was found alive, because her 2 year old sun was really attached to him.

Sion · 08-25-2008, 08:38 AM

YouTube - Base Jumping Dog

Poppinjay · 08-25-2008, 08:50 AM

Um... a dog making a perfectly flat four paw landing? At first I was shocked, but I think those were a couple of girls using simple video trickery. I mean the dogs legs didn't even buckle.

abaya · 08-25-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowmac

I've heard a rule of thumb like this (not sure how true it is): say you're dead in your home. A dog will starve to death and die with its owner. A cat will start eating you.

So funny, and yet... most likely true.

I've always been a dog person myself, probably for the same reasons that you all are. I've never had a dog let me down... now cats, that's something else. I do appreciate cats in their own way, but I have zero expectations from them to be there for me when I need them.

jorgelito · 09-15-2008, 12:24 AM

Another awesome dog story:

Dog Calls 911 After Owner Collapses - Phoenix News Story - KPHO Phoenix

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- A dog specially trained to call 911 when his owner suffers seizures grabbed the phone Wednesday morning and whimpered for help when the dispatcher answered, police said.

Chris Trott, a veteran police operator, said she heard a cry from Buddy, who she later discovered was an 18-month-old German shepherd.

Buddy's owner, Joe Stalnaker, was suffering one of his more severe seizures, said Sgt. Mark Clark of the Scottsdale Police Department.

Ten years ago, Stalnaker said he was in a military accident that severely injured part of his brain, leaving him prone to potentially fatal seizures.

He got Buddy when the dog was 8 weeks old through the help of Paws With a Cause, an assistance animal adoption service.

Stalnaker said trained the animal to recognize when he is having a seizure and respond by grabbing the phone and bringing it to him.

"He doesn't actually sit there and dial 911, but whenever he picks up the phone, one of his teeth inevitably hits the number, and if it's held down for more than three seconds, it dials the police department," Stalnaker said.

When Buddy hears the operator, he puts the phone down and whimpers as if he's in distress. The 911 system matches the call to the address and dispatches emergency help, Clark said.

Trott stayed on the phone with Buddy until she could hear paramedics arrive, less than three minutes after the dog had placed the call, Clark said.

Buddy rode in the ambulance with Stalnaker to the hospital, and both man and dog were back home two days later, feeling much better.

Truly man's best friend.

PonyPotato · 09-15-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgelito

Another awesome dog story:

Dog Calls 911 After Owner Collapses - Phoenix News Story - KPHO Phoenix

Truly man's best friend.

Crompsin and I heard this story on the news this morning and I opened this thread to update with it.. you beat me, jorgelito.

jorgelito · 09-15-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by merleniau

Crompsin and I heard this story on the news this morning and I opened this thread to update with it.. you beat me, jorgelito.

Alright!! Great minds...

But yeah, I love these stories. It's incredible how many of them there are.

yellowmac · 09-15-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgelito

Alright!! Great minds...

But yeah, I love these stories. It's incredible how many of them there are.

Exactly. There's a reason all dogs go to heaven, you know.

Dragonknight · 09-15-2008, 08:45 PM

LOL when I first read the title I thought it was a military thing. Either way I am happy I read it. Dogs are awesome , the things they do are pretty great.

08-13-2008, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
biznatch Junkie Location: France	I love dog stories too, and my wife cries everytime she sees the futurama episode about Fry's dog... That's a beautiful story you posted, and I know my dog would do the same for me. Dogs rule. __________________ Check it out: The Open Source/Freeware/Gratis Software Thread

08-13-2008, 12:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Good boy, Cash. Good boy. My dog would lick himself for 5 weeks and then eat my wallet, but I still love him. Last edited by Willravel; 08-13-2008 at 12:51 PM.. Reason: typo

08-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vigilante Broken Arrow Location: US	I love a good dog story too. There's alot more to them than most people know or want to acknowledge. __________________ We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. -Winston Churchill

08-23-2008, 02:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
boink Addict Location: Seattle	any of you guys hear this on NPR ? The Dog Who Loved to Suck on Toads : NPR __________________ when you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way.

08-25-2008, 08:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	Um... a dog making a perfectly flat four paw landing? At first I was shocked, but I think those were a couple of girls using simple video trickery. I mean the dogs legs didn't even buckle. __________________ I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet

08-24-2008, 02:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Crack Misanthropic Location: Ohio! yay!	And my cat bites me when I try to pet her... That grenade part gives me an idea...

08-25-2008, 07:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
new man Banned	When I first read about the first dog story a couple of weeks ago, all I could think about was how selfish the dog owner was. Drives out to the middle of nowhere and kills himself, effectively abandoning his dog. It could have been attacked by coyotes, been bitten by a rattler, whatever. After his corpse was found, his wife said that she was glad the dog was found alive, because her 2 year old sun was really attached to him.

09-15-2008, 08:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dragonknight Insane Location: Hawaii	LOL when I first read the title I thought it was a military thing. Either way I am happy I read it. Dogs are awesome , the things they do are pretty great. __________________ Freedom is NOT Free.