Dog saves boy from cougar-love those best friends!

[taabru45]

I know there are a bunch of dog lovers out there....this ones for you. Steffan
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/1001 ... k_thwarted

 

[fronobulax]

I presume the use of both "boy" and "cougar-love" in the title was supposed to suggest something else?

:wink:

 

[taabru45]

Actually, this is all about the dog...the hero.....and the unconditional love that they exhibit. Unlike some of the cougars out there. :wink: Steffan

 

[dogberry]

DOGS RULE!

 

[fronobulax]

DOGS RULE!

Actually, within my experience they drool.

That said, I have to admit that there are numerous examples of dogs acting heroically in defense of their humans. The cougar story is pretty impressive. My favorite is a friend's old and arthritic border collie who faced down and ran off two dobermans who were menacing an infant in a stroller. Much less dramatic but as a geezer I tend to identify more with the old dog.

 

[adorshki]

Much less dramatic but as a geezer I tend to identify more with the old dog.

As a counterpoint I'm reminded of the story about the old slave-owner who has abusively trained his dog to respond only to his commands...then one day while wolfing down a turkey leg, he chokes...and the dog allows no one to approach him to give aid, steadfastly protecting his master, "to the death"....Rod Serling would have been proud... :mrgreen:

 

[taabru45]

Darwin award candidate, ah he was served well...Steffan

 

[dogberry]

DOGS RULE!

Actually, within my experience they drool.

Never said they didn't. . . . .

 

[poser]

That's a touching story. Goldens don't stand much of a chance against cougars. They're bred to have teeth that are rounded - not sharp. But they love their humans ...

- Poser
(golden owner)

 

[taabru45]

My old lab x. never had to save my life like that , but he was certainly a source of strength and support for me during a very difficult time, that was a long time ago, and sometimes I still feel he is by my side....in spirit.. Steffan

 

[Jeff]

.. Goldens don't stand much of a chance against cougars. They're bred to have teeth that are rounded - not sharp. But they love their humans ...

- Poser
(golden owner)

Few dogs of any breed are a match for a mature cougar.

This thread is reminding me of my Labrador & volunteer slave, Rocky. More than once I had to physically call him off someone he perceived as a threat. Same dog, 20 minutes later could be seen with a crude harness pulling my kids in their wagons & big wheels up & down the driveway.

Good dogs live not nearly long enough.

 

[kevin the bass man]

what a great story. that dog was pretty young, at only 18 months. to hold off a cougar for a while is quite impressive- just goes to show the love a dog has for it's owner.

 

[dogberry]

Good dogs live not nearly long enough.

Not nearly. But they are waiting for us in heaven. If they're not, is it really heaven?

 

[JerryR]

Any Cougar would be terrified of this one :!:

 

[Ross]

.. Goldens don't stand much of a chance against cougars. They're bred to have teeth that are rounded - not sharp. But they love their humans ...

- Poser
(golden owner)

Few dogs of any breed are a match for a mature cougar.

There was another cougar attack on Jan 4, also in BC, on a young boy. The boy's mother whacked the cougar in the face with a towel, and it fled.

 

[JerryR]

Reckon if a cougar came face to face with my wife, it would flee too :mrgreen:

 

[taabru45]

I guess i'm too old for a 'cougar' attack....if not it would be a frightening experience. :lol: :lol: Steffan

 

[JerryR]

I guess i'm too old for a 'cougar' attack....if not it would be a frightening experience. :lol: :lol: Steffan

Yup - guess you'd be a bit stringy Steffan :mrgreen:

 

[killdeer43]

I guess i'm too old for a 'cougar' attack....if not it would be a frightening experience. :lol: :lol: Steffan

A lot of the "attacks" from that particular species would depend on which bar/tavern you select for the evening "hunt." :wink:

Meow,
Joe

 

[JerryR]

I guess i'm too old for a 'cougar' attack....if not it would be a frightening experience. :lol: :lol: Steffan

A lot of the "attacks" from that particular species would depend on which bar/tavern you select for the evening "hunt." :wink:

Meow,
Joe

I remember one called Jolene in a bar somewhere in Texas back in '78 :shock: :roll: