Cash the dog protected her master, even after his death

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GREELEY, Colo. -- A German shepherd that was reported lost in June has actually been guarding her owner's body for six weeks since the man took his own life.

The Greeley Tribune reports that "Cash" the dog was found alive on Sunday, next to the body of her master, Jake Baysinger, 25, a resident of La Salle.

Baysinger was reported as missing and suicidal in late June.

The dog disappeared at the same time.

A rancher spotted the dog Sunday on the Pawnee National Grassland. After a search, Baysinger's body and a gun were found nearby. It's believed Baysinger took his own life.

Officials said there was evidence the dog ate mice and rabbits to stay alive.

The dog is thin and dehydrated, but vets said she is otherwise OK.

Investigators said the dog probably protected her master's body by keeping coyotes away.http://www.thedenverchannel.com/family/17169638/detail.html?rss=den&psp=news

I thought this was a pretty sweet story. :heart:

[Dakota Valkyrie]

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On Monday, Sara Baysinger, the victim's wife, took Cash home with her from the Humane Society of Weld County shelter. "At least we know it's over now," Sara Baysinger said. "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."

Sara Baysinger has a 2-year-old son, Lane, who was happy to see Cash come home. "He's very close to that dog," Sara Baysinger said. "He's very happy to see (Cash)."

The dog was friendly when found, although she was thin and dehydrated, deputies said. She was checked at the humane society, and Baysinger said she had their own vet check the dog, also.
http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20080812/NEWS/863952458/1051/blogg&parentprofile=-1

That is such a touching story for how said it started. Thanks, SJ

[Unamused Cat]

Baysinger was selfish to take his dog with him. I don't care if people want to off themselves, but christ on a crutch, leave the family and pets out of it.

[JenJen1995]

here kitty,kitty...Wanna go for a walk?

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[maryhaze]

that dog was more loyal to him than he was to his family. i freely admit i'm prejudiced but i think german shepherds are just the best dogs.