I’ve read most of the posts there and these folks are brutalizing the owner yet readily admit that conditions are extremely tough for the search party volunteers.
The dog is fine but the community needs to take a break and put themselves in the owners shoes.
He took himself up there once for FUN. He could take himself up there again for his dog. Another rescue party tried a night rescue immediately after the dog was found six days into her ordeal, but they were unable to find her in the dark.
The guy is an experienced climber. This is what does on his weekends for fun.
He NEVER went back for her in 8 days. He left her to die.
If you haven’t noticed; we have.