I can understand why the owner felt forced to abandon her, but I don’t understand why he didn’t go back later to try to rescue her.
Those July snowstorms are brutal. /s If this "mountain climber" didn't have provisions for an over-nighter, he never should have gone.
From the internet I’ve learned that the owner couldn’t carry the dog; and that authorities were contacted and declared that they couldn’t do it.
I read one post that alluded to the owner’s own boss posting a response that suggested he wanted to but was unable to. I didn’t, however go thru all of the posts to find it, so I don’t know. I am always hesitant to come out and give a judgement on someone based on these kinds of stories since I know the media likes to yank us around by our heartstrings and may not post all of the information.
I know it would break my heart to leave my own dog like that and I cannot imagine not going back to try to find her if I was forced to. But it’s always easier to make pronouncements from the comfort of my home.
I can only say I feel very sorry about what that dog had to endure and very happy that she is safe now. Her rescuers deserve kudus.
This man behaved without thought or concern for this animal who trusted him, and the one who went back and saved her is a hero. Who loves this dog?
The man who went back to find her, without knowing whether she was even alive.