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6/10/2013

 
A dog has been rescued 10 days after his critically injured owner was airlifted to hospital after a 150m (450ft) fall in Snowdonia, Wales. Spaniel type, Sutty, is believed to have been frightened off when a helicopter rescued his 60-year-old owner in the Ogwen Valley on 29 May.

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After reading posters about the missing dag, two local people climbing on Atlantic Slabs heard a dog whimpering and found the uninjured dog on a ledge. More people arrived with additional ropes and they lowered the dog in a rucksack. Sutty had dug a little nest for himself and was in remarkably good condition although a little thin under his mat of fur. The team reunited the happy dog with the injured man's daughter although Sutty's owner remains in hospital near his home in Birmingham.

We read about so many dog rescues on the news. Canines have been man's companions throughout history. From wolf to dog—it's no accident that dogs evolved this way. Humans have been selectively breeding them for around 14,000 years to serve as laborer, companion, hunter, herder and warrior. Man and dog have developed a deep and lasting bond. Here are more news items.


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Yesterday: Eight dogs were rescued in the USA from a fire at an Ogden apartment Saturday morning, but firefighters contained the blaze to one room. Neither the pets nor their owners were injured in the blaze that is currently under investigation. On the same day in the UK, firefighters rescued three dogs after being called to a flat fire in Sherborne.

May 19, 2013 – A four-year-old dog had a lucky escape last night after chasing a rabbit and falling 10ft down an open mine shaft at Scorrier, near Redruth.

On Apr 26, – A blind dog had to be rescued from the cold waters of Lake Ontario in Canada after falling off a ferry dock.

In Mar 6, 2013 – A woman who fell from a cliff into the sea while trying to rescue her Cocker Spaniel said that a pod of dolphins saved her and her dog's life.

Jan 11, 2012 – A terrified dog was rescued by kayaker a mile from coast after fleeing hit-and-run car crash that killed its mother-of-three owner.


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In Jan, 2010, 50 firefighters were deployed to rescue one dog in Los Angeles. Capt. Steve Ruda said the risk involved with saving a German shepherd from the storm-swollen river was not as extravagant as it appeared. The US department has received praise for the hour-long rescue operation, but has also come under criticism for using so many resources.

Mr Ruda said there was no extra cost because the firefighters were on duty and stationed nearby.

A firefighter dangling from a helicopter grabbed the dog and held tight as they were taken to an overpass. The dog bit the firefighter, who lost a nail and fractured his thumb. The rescuer held no hard feelings toward the dog because time was too short to bond with the panicking dog before the rescue.

I remember every one of my dog friends and hope there's a special place in heaven where we can be reunited. Has a member of your family ever rescued your dog?


Amy link
6/9/2013 10:15:55 pm

Francene,
I used to go for runs early every morning out on the country roads near our place. I would take our dog, a collie/lab mix, with me now and then. One morning, just out of curiosity, I decided I would put her to the test. She was trotting along in front of me. I suddenly screamed loudly (as if a heart attack or such) and then fell to the road. I wanted to see what she would do. She stopped, looked back, considered, and then turned toward home and just kept trotting. I always figured that she knew I was faking it. ;) She was a good dog.

Francene Stanley link
6/10/2013 03:22:16 am

That gave me a chuckle. Did she know? They say animals can read people's health, so I'll agree that she knew you were faking. I fell over once under the trees oppisite. Our greyhound was immensley appologetic for pulling me.

Debra Jason link
6/10/2013 04:06:02 am

My dog, Ike, was a "famous" golden retriever on the north shore of Kauai. In most cases, he seemed to rescue others - in a heartfelt, emotional way. However, one night there was a thunderstorm and he ran off, frightened. Luckily, he showed up at a neighbor's home who loved dogs. We were "stuck" on the other side of the island due to a bridge closure. So we retrieved Ike the next morning but were so grateful he had a dog lover there to calm him down.
Thanks. ~Debra

Francene Stanley link
6/10/2013 05:03:30 pm

Great story. Even the brave have moments of fear.


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