Loyal dog guards owner for weeks after death

Roo · Aug 13th, 2008, 04:31 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/12/loy...l?iref=24hours

Loyal dog guards owner for weeks after death

GREELEY, Colorado (AP) -- 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.

Sara Baysinger of La Salle, Colorado, and her 2-year-old son, Lane, reunite with their German shepherd, Cash.

The body of 25-year-old Jake Baysinger of La Salle, Colorado, was found Sunday on the Pawnee National Grasslands about 75 miles northeast of Denver, Colorado. 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.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Aug 13th, 2008, 06:21 AM

touching story..

meowgal · Aug 13th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Beautiful. Never underestimate the love of an animal.

Reminds me of Greyfriars Bobby.

Mid- · Aug 13th, 2008, 11:50 AM

beautiful indeed.

twin53 · Aug 13th, 2008, 12:24 PM

very touching story
sad for the family tho

NLoveWithSales · Aug 13th, 2008, 12:27 PM

thats so sad

trixz · Aug 13th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Kudos to Cash!!! I'm very touched when read the story. As a dog lover, I got a all teary just reading that the dog has gotten thin and dehydrated as a result...

but I'm glad she made it! Hope the family will dote on Cash even more from now on.

snowbrdgrl · Aug 13th, 2008, 02:12 PM

thats why literally dogs are man's (and woman's

) best friend!

Jahpson · Aug 13th, 2008, 02:29 PM

Dogs are amazing!!

the poor family.

LegacyGirl · Aug 13th, 2008, 03:22 PM

Wow what a nice husband to leave his wife, his dog, and his CHILD... I know I'll probably get crap for this but that was so selfish.

fatefullotus · Aug 13th, 2008, 03:51 PM

Dogs are amazing companions. Their love truly knows no bounds.

My grandmother died a couple of years ago. In her last couple of weeks, her dog stayed by her side, refusing to leave for more than bathroom runs and eating every other day. After my grandmother's death, Cinnamon 'mourned' by sleeping in my grandmother's bed for a couple of months. It's amazing, the love of a dog.

corrina · Aug 13th, 2008, 09:37 PM

What a touching story, i'm glad the dog survived!

cginny · Aug 14th, 2008, 12:00 AM

I read this on the internet late last night and balled my eyes out..I'm very deeply touched by the loyalty, selflessness & unconditional love of this beautiful animal.

So sad for the man's family (of course including Cash). The poor dog..Why did this man bring poor Cash with him if he was going to commit suicide? That's what my DH wanted to know..Poor doggy, wife & baby!

I'm glad Cash is now reunited w/ his other 2 family members.

madamefifi · Aug 14th, 2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LegacyGirl

Wow what a nice husband to leave his wife, his dog, and his CHILD... I know I'll probably get crap for this but that was so selfish.

Here comes the crap....have you ever known someone who committed suicide? Or attempted it yourself? And I don't mean in the silly "pay attention to ME!!!" kind of way, I mean "the all-hope-is-gone-I can't-live-with-this-pain-anymore" way. You don't know this man or what he was going through so you have no right to judge him or call him names IMO. Anyway this post isn't about suicide, it's about the loyalty of a good dog.

JAN! · Aug 14th, 2008, 12:07 AM

I was reading this earlier today and I just think the man was very selfish for taking his dog with him. The dog could have died. Yet he stayed loyal. No offense, but that man did not deserve this dog's loyalty. He also left his wife and young child behind..

Aug 13th, 2008, 04:31 AM	#1
Roo Up to the Minute Mod Location: Rue Roo	Loyal dog guards owner for weeks after death http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/12/loy...l?iref=24hours Loyal dog guards owner for weeks after death GREELEY, Colorado (AP) -- 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. Sara Baysinger of La Salle, Colorado, and her 2-year-old son, Lane, reunite with their German shepherd, Cash. The body of 25-year-old Jake Baysinger of La Salle, Colorado, was found Sunday on the Pawnee National Grasslands about 75 miles northeast of Denver, Colorado. 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. __________________ " We are the first nation in the history of the world to go to the poorhouse in an automobile." -- WILL ROGERS

Aug 13th, 2008, 06:21 AM	#2
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Location: That's ME ^_^	touching story.. __________________ All so LoVely, so little time to get them all

Aug 13th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#4
Mid- grapes & turtles :D Location: wherever you are, there you are.	beautiful indeed. __________________ ~ Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. ~

Aug 13th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#7
trixz bonheur~ Location: ~Kittyland~	Kudos to Cash!!! I'm very touched when read the story. As a dog lover, I got a all teary just reading that the dog has gotten thin and dehydrated as a result... but I'm glad she made it! Hope the family will dote on Cash even more from now on. __________________ Only when you know what's within you, then you'll know what's around you.

Aug 13th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#9
Jahpson Member Location: The Playground	Dogs are amazing!! the poor family. __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

Aug 13th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#3
meowgal Member Location: new jersey	Beautiful. Never underestimate the love of an animal. Reminds me of Greyfriars Bobby.

Aug 13th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#5
twin53 Member Location: Georgia	very touching story sad for the family tho

Aug 13th, 2008, 12:27 PM	#6
NLoveWithSales Member	thats so sad

Aug 13th, 2008, 02:12 PM	#8
snowbrdgrl Member	thats why literally dogs are man's (and woman's ) best friend!

Aug 13th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#10
LegacyGirl I ♥ Chuck Bass Location: On Edward's Ducati	Wow what a nice husband to leave his wife, his dog, and his CHILD... I know I'll probably get crap for this but that was so selfish. __________________ Come check out my collection on Flicker!!

Aug 13th, 2008, 03:51 PM	#11
fatefullotus Building a rainbow Location: New York, NY	Dogs are amazing companions. Their love truly knows no bounds. My grandmother died a couple of years ago. In her last couple of weeks, her dog stayed by her side, refusing to leave for more than bathroom runs and eating every other day. After my grandmother's death, Cinnamon 'mourned' by sleeping in my grandmother's bed for a couple of months. It's amazing, the love of a dog. __________________ My little time-passer project: UrbanGirlChronicles Take a peek at my shoes? (shoes on pages: 1, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26)

Aug 13th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#12
corrina Member Location: Brisbane, Australia	What a touching story, i'm glad the dog survived! __________________ WANTED DESPERATELY: Marc Jacobs Key Fob in any colour Marc Jacobs Key Pouch in any colour Hayden Harnett Marlowe Styleblog: http://corrinainlove.blogspot.com

Aug 14th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#13
cginny Member Location: Now in SoCal!	I read this on the internet late last night and balled my eyes out..I'm very deeply touched by the loyalty, selflessness & unconditional love of this beautiful animal. So sad for the man's family (of course including Cash). The poor dog..Why did this man bring poor Cash with him if he was going to commit suicide? That's what my DH wanted to know..Poor doggy, wife & baby! I'm glad Cash is now reunited w/ his other 2 family members.

Aug 14th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#15
JAN! <3 Location: Toronto	I was reading this earlier today and I just think the man was very selfish for taking his dog with him. The dog could have died. Yet he stayed loyal. No offense, but that man did not deserve this dog's loyalty. He also left his wife and young child behind.. __________________ If you don't like how I drive, get off the sidewalk.