Posted on 05/05/2014 9:05:18 PM PDT by CedarDave
CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) - Still skiing at age 81, Robert Blakes family tells KRQE News 13, he died doing what he loved. Rescuers found Blakes body this weekend in Colorado, and his loyal companion right there with him, refusing to leave his owners side.
Blake was cross-country skiing over the weekend with his dog, Buddy. His wife said she finds comfort knowing her husband had a friend standing guard until they found him.
I knew Buddy was with him, and would not leave him, I knew that, you know just from my heart, recalled Marlene Blake. Marlene said that thought helped comfort her as search and rescuers looked for her husband, Bob, in Colorado this weekend.
The 81-year-old was cross-country skiing in Lizard Head Pass near Telluride, with his golden retriever, Buddy, something he often did.
But when Blake didnt check in with his wife Friday night, I knew, I knew he was dead, or he wouldve, said Marlene. She said her husband would always call to let her know where he was.
Blakes neighbor at their cabin in Colorado found his vehicle Friday. Saturday afternoon, a search crew found Blakes body under a tree in the snow, not far from the road. His loyal companion, Buddy, was still at his side.
There are a large number of coyotes in the area and Buddy refused to leave Mr. Blakes body until we spent some time coaxing him to trust us, explained Sheriff Bill Masters, of San Miguel County in Colorado.
Hes the hero in this, said Marlene, looking at Buddy.
(Excerpt) Read more at krqe.com ...
For the Doggie Ping list
Sniff, I’m going to go hug my dog now...sniff....
RIP Mr. Blake. Now that that’s out of the way did anyone else think “I always thought they’d find that damn cockatoo next to Barreta”?
Dogs are such loyal animals, always by your side no matter what..such a sad story, RIP, at least they were together
this might be the first time where i read "he died doing what he enjoyed," where i am content...
There are a large number of coyotes in the area and Buddy refused to leave Mr. Blakes body until we spent some time coaxing him to trust us, explained Sheriff Bill Masters, of San Miguel County in Colorado.
A cop that didn’t shoot a dog. Good for him.
Oh for Cripes sake, how about letting FR have a good thread without pollution once in a while?
thank God they didn’t shoot the dog. not being funny one iota.
Sorry. Did I step on your turf?
+1
Valid point on play: usually when Leos and dogs cross paths the Leos shoot the dogs, usually for little to no reason.
M. Night Shyamalan surprise twist ping: cop DOESN’T shoot dog.
Aaaah, man....
Good dog.
Here’s another dog who stayed by his owner’s side after his death. His coworkers cared for him until our rescue was able to bring Henry in.
http://www.gsroc.org/2013/detail.gsr?id=3095
That is actually a valid point.
Many times dogs have refused to allow rescue people to get near their fallen owners.
God forbid I pass out or something when I’m with my Dobes.
Odin guards me, personally, and Seven seems to think that wherever I am, *that* space is “mine” by default and none shall pass.
OTOH, if I’ve dropped dead, that means they’ll probably be coming right behind me if cops get called.
:-\
Dogs who refused to allow anyone near ~have~ been shot by cops during the rescue of their owners.
A fact of life and the LEO/dog animosity dynamic is the new normal.
No point in dodging reality for sentiment.
Bless these officers for being decent.
Tell me about it!
Though I have seen, small dogs, herd EMT personnel to the injured.
Poor little thing seemed to nervously hover an inch from the floor.
But still, was shocked that the sheriff didn’t shoot the dog.
Not usually how it turns out.
O_o
That's becoming a newsworthy item.
Dogs are such wonderfully loyal creatures.
On the other hand, I’m quite sure my cat would have gone through my pockets after about five minutes and gone on a catnip and calico floozie bender with my credit cards while I slowly froze solid.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.