Mans Best Friend

[luvmysuper]

Happened to stumble across an article where a man in Colorado had been missing in the forest for 2 months.
His body was found, and Finney, his Jack Russell Terrier was recovered alive sitting next to his owners body. The dog was returned to the mans family.

Missing Colorado Hiker Discovered Dead, His Faithful Dog Survived Beside His Body

Rich Moore, a Colorado hiker who went missing in August, was found dead on a mountain with his loyal dog still alive at his side.

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I did a quick search and turned up two more recent stories that were similar.

The body of a Los Angeles hiker missing for 16 days was found with his Golden Retriever King by his side. The dog was reunited with its family.

L.A. Hiker Found Dead After Being Missing for 2 Weeks with Loyal Dog Still by His Side

The body of Oscar Alejandro Hernandez, 29, was discovered Thursday night in a remote area of Griffith Park with his golden retriever King alive and by his side, according to multiple reports

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The body of an Arizona hiker missing for over a week was found with Ranger, his Labrador Retriever by his side. The dog was reunited with his family.

Missing Ariz. Hiker Found Dead 'Far Away from Civilization' — and His Dog, Who Survived, Was by His Side

Donald Hayes, 74, was found dead on Mingus Mountain alongside his dog Ranger, who was rescued

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That's a level of love and devotion that you'll find with no other type of animal as a pet and best friend.

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Phil:

...talk about devotion ...man's BFF!

"I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source". Doris Day

 

[brucered]

I have yet to meet a dog I wouldn't want to spend the afternoon with. I can't say that about people.

Dogs rule.

 

[ctr]

Dogs are incomparable and a valued companion immeasurable.

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ”​

― Roger Caras