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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 18, 2011 - 12:23pm PT
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Charlee is a 8 year old Queensland Heeler (Grey in color) Last time I saw her was at 2 pm at the base of the Great Wall of China, Owens River Gorge. She was wearing a collar with her Name and my two phone numbers 916 685 2505 and cell 916 769 8149. She also has a chip. Thanks, John R
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Nov 18, 2011 - 12:26pm PT
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My sincerest wishes you are reunited with your friend. My heart goes out to you during this tough time. With a collar & tag I am sure you'll get her back.
Sending good thoughts your way.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Nov 18, 2011 - 12:56pm PT
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Cute dog. Good luck man.
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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Nov 18, 2011 - 01:02pm PT
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That sucks...i'll keep my fingers crossed for ya'
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Nov 18, 2011 - 01:15pm PT
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Good luck vibes for an immediate reunion on their way from me.
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bobmarley
Trad climber
Auburn CA, Seattle, Bishop
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Nov 18, 2011 - 02:33pm PT
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yo John. Patrick here. we talked at the gorge. that is an awesome looking dog. me and my GF remember him that day. i go down there all the time. i will keep looking and keep my eye out around bishop. we will grab him if we find him and let you know! sorry man! we have a dog too. i empathize with you completely.
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 18, 2011 - 02:49pm PT
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Thanks everyone for your concerns and thanks Patrick for continuing to look. We spent hours but more eyes always help.
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Nov 18, 2011 - 04:19pm PT
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Bump for Charlee. Come home soon!
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Nov 19, 2011 - 01:39pm PT
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Bump for Charlee.
Where is that darn dog? :(
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 22, 2011 - 09:52am PT
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Still no Charlee. Don't want to give up hope but it's been over a week now.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Nov 22, 2011 - 01:08pm PT
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Hey ,
I dont know if it is any consolation but my friend lost his dog after camping in the same area.
He put flyers up everywhere and got a lot of sighting calls and every time he went to look -nothing.
Finally after a month he was still looking in the area where his dog was lost and on the date exactly one month from when it was lost -the dog came walking up to him from a small canyon.
Good Luck!
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Nov 22, 2011 - 06:41pm PT
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Bump for Charlee the Heeler (what a doll) - safe to assume you've contacted any/all animal control offices in Bishop? Put the word out to local climber hangouts and shops too...maybe you've already done that.
Good luck and hopefully you'll be posting soon that Charlee's been found.
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2011 - 08:07am PT
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Unbelievable but true. Charlee has been found. She was found yesterday by Ben, found near where we last saw her near China Wall in the Owens River Gorge. She is in a hospital in Mammoth and Doctor thinks she will be okay. She lost 11 pounds, is dehydrated, has a fever and congested. Ben had to carry her out. She is on IV and antibiotics. We are leaving now to pick her up. Ben Called me from where he lives in Mammoth and said he saw a dog that looked like Charlee lying near the river, out of view, and when he got up the trail to the parking area he saw my sign and figured that might be my dog. When he called I had him look at the picture here in Supertopo, and he said the pic looked just like the dog he saw. Even though it was getting late, Ben drove all the way back to Owens and hiked down to the bottom of the gorge and found her and brought her back to his house and called me with news. He then took her to the vet where she was admitted. Ben is a great guy. more later
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Wow! Thank goodness.
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Murzerker
Social climber
Land of Goats and Tacos
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Hot Damn! What great news, I was just thinking about this on my way to work.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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outstanding john,
charlie is a trooper.
ben, what a kind gesture.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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This makes my whole day!
And I want to hear about the reunion.
Thank you Ben!
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Dos XX
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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That is soooooo cool! Amazing! Miraculous!
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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Sweeeeet...props to your bud for finding him.
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d-know
Trad climber
electric lady land
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leotardo the doggrio
approves!!!!!
glad you
got your
buddy
back.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Fantastic! What a trooper!
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reddirt
climber
PNW
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Bestest of wishes for a strong & complete recovery Charlee! Thank you Ben!
Keep us posted John R!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Wow! Great news. I hope she gets out of the hospital soon. Who is this awesome Ben? There should be a Ben appreciation thread!
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Excellent!
Animals are amazing people.
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guyman
Trad climber
Moorpark, CA.
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This is really great news.
Puts a smile on my face.
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seth kovar
climber
Reno, NV
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Excellent news!!!!!
If Charlie could only tell his tale :)
This made my day and it's just started
Way to go Ben!
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hoipolloi
climber
A friends backyard with the neighbors wifi
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Holy Crap! I thought for sure that dog was coyote food!
Thats awesome!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Great job, Ben!!! You are a good man.
Heal up, Charlee.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Wow 3 weeks out there! Must be one smart dog. Heal up well and really looking forward to hearing about your reunion!
If I ever meet Ben the beer's on me. Takes a special person to go back like that.
Neat that ST played a part in helping with the ID too.
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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Fired up to here this!! Even though I don't have a dog of my own (actaully mt dog is a Military Macaw....barks like a dog too), this puts a huge smile on my face! Heal up C!!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Awesome!
And here I thought donini might have taken her on a road trip to Chile.
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fsck
climber
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What a great looking dog. So glad to hear this has a happy ending. I just had to deal with my dog getting hit by a car. Worst day of my life.
When I was about 10, we adopted two Golden Retriever pups from a friend whose dog had puppies. This was in Salt Lake City and the owner of Maggie, the mama dog, lived in Cooke City, Montana, about 500 miles away. He took off back home with Mama back to Montana but about a week later she showed up on our front porch with road tar all over the fur on her legs. She must have really wanted to be with her pups.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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John, So happy for you & Charlee... What a great gift to get your doggie back... take good care of her and give her a kiss on the nose for me.
Ben and Will..... Hip-Hip- Hurray !! Yep.... Way to go guys!
Cheers!!!
*... victory pictures of.... John, Charlee, Ben, and Will Tarantino...please.....
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Oh man, this is so great. A few years back an old lab (12 years old) went missing near where I live (Santa Cruz Moutains)in a howling storm. She was found by some hikers about a month later, her rear partially submerged in a run off stream. She was rescued, lost upward of 15 pounds and brought back to health. Second chances...there is something out there way beyond our comprehension.
So much love and healing mojo going to that pup from ST.
Susan
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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This is the best news of the day! Lots of healing love to Charlee and all who are taking care of her and blessings to her rescuer Ben.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Yeah! Way to go Ben!
Slack and I are psyched for you guys!
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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I like good news on Fridays!
Who is this milagro worker Ben?
cool to quote ekat, 'keep that magic alive'
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Hilt
Social climber
Utah
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Incredible. I am happy for you man. Best of luck getting the pup back in good shape. I bet seeing you will do wonders.
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Ben Logan
Trad climber
Mammoth, CA
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John, sorry I missed you this morning. I wish Charlee a speedy recovery. Credit for her rescue is also due to Will Tarantino, my house mate and climbing partner yesterday when I spotted her. Will carried her most of the way out of the Gorge over his shoulders in the dark. Let me know how she gets on.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Hip Hip Hooray!
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2011 - 11:06pm PT
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Thanks everyone for all your responses. We just got back to Sacramento after picking up Charlee in Mammoth. Long day to Mammoth and then back to Sacramento. I didn't get to see Ben when I picked up Charlee in Mammoth because he was out running but as you can imagine a check is in the mail. But money doesn't start to say what I want to say to Ben and Will. I will post a picture of them as soon as they send me one. They live in Mammoth. More information: Ben found Charlee 200 yards down river from the bridge that you cross to get to China Wall. Ben said she was somewhat obscured by brush when he first noticed her but he fortunately saw her through the brush. After he called me and we confirmed it was Charlee (thanks to the Supertopo picture that Ben was able to access)he went back to pick her up, he didn't immediately see her but he and Will thrashed around the bushes and found her where she had created a nesting area. Ben said it looked like she had been sleeping there for many days. The only thing I can figure is, she was waiting there for me to return. Charlee was known to roll in and eat poop occasionally for which she got punished but I think poop was probably one of the main things she ate for the 4 weeks she was alone and water was available in the river. She was very attached to me but she is also a very social dog, not the typical heeler that usually is a one man/woman dog. I would have expected her to seek out people that were constantly in the area of the China Wall and on the trail but the only thing I can figure is, she was waiting for me to return and was staying in an area where she had last seen me.(A little aside: Charlee had been recently diagnosed with severe arthritis and probably due to the pain, even though she was medicated, she wasn't acting like herself. She wouldn't come when I called her, she was clumsy, and she didn't act like she was enjoying life. The vet was adjusting her medication to see if we could resolve these issues and I had her at the vet the night before I left for Owens when she became lost. I asked the vet if he thought I should take her to Owens and he said it might do her some good. When we were taking her down the trail, she was having problems with staying on the trail and wasn't keeping up with us (she was usually in the lead). When we got to the base of China Wall, we continued on to the Morning Wood climb area and I noticed Charlee wasn't with us. She had stayed with a group of people on the right side of China Wall. I was able to watch her from my location and I figured she was just not motivated or too tired to continue to our location so I let her stay. I called to her and she saw me so I figured everything was okay. I kept watching her but soon I noticed she was no longer there, so I immediately went looking for her. I couldn't immediately find her so I alerted my partners, Tom and Paul. I told them she may have returned to the Car at the central parking area if she couldn't figure out where we were. Tom and Paul started looking and calling around the greater China Wall area and I went up the trail to the central parking area but no Charlee. I thought it possible that Charlee had intended to go up the trail to the central parking but had possibly missed the trail and continued on the road and might show up at the south parking so I drove my truck to the south parking and got on my bike (we also mountain bike) and drove down from the south parking to the bottom of the gorge and up to the point where the trail goes up to the central parking. Again, no Charlee. I met Paul and Tom there and they had been searching the area around China Wall but, no Charlee. Tom and Paul then went back and looked more and I continued up the trail to check if Charlee had continued up toward the upper gorge area. We all came up empty handed. Charlee certainly was in the area we were searching but because of her medical issues just wasn't responding. We all went Back to the Truck at central gorge parking and decided to spend the night there thinking Charlee might possibly return to that location. A short time later I told Paul I couldn't stand the thought of her spending the night out alone so I headed back out with a couple of flashlights and searched for another 3 hours but, no Charlee. The next day we continued to search but, no Charlee. I finally concluded that Charlee must have followed someone up the trail to central gorge parking and they took her and I would be called soon. But no call the next day, so I called both Inyo and Mono animal control to alert them and posted a notice at the start of the central gorge trail. Charlee had a collar with my phone numbers and her name and a chip) Back to today: We left our house at 6 am this morning and arrived at the Alpen Veterinary Hospital where we met Dr TeSlaa. (he and his staff were great) Charlee had been on an IV all night and sedated. And she hadn't really moved for some time, but when she heard our voices she tried to get up, but immediately fell back down and was out again. It made us feel good that she recognized our arrival. We loaded her into the car, IV and all, and headed home. She didn't move much but twice, she needed to pee so started standing up so I stopped and helped her out and stood her up while she peed. Boy does she stink. We drove her directly to our vet and we are now waiting for a call to tell us what's next. More to follow.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Oh wonderful update...hoping for a full and quick recovery. Lots of puppy hugs going out to everyone.
Susan
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Where are you bound?
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Dude.....We gotta teach you about paragraphs.
Whoa.
Cheers, Mon.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:14am PT
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Thanks for the update!
This is a wonderful holiday season story.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:50am PT
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Dude.....We gotta teach you about paragraphs.
I think it's called stress!
Susan
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Where are you bound?
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Dec 10, 2011 - 01:11am PT
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Point taken.
Still a happy ending.
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 01:32am PT
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I am so happy to read this....really glad you shared the happy news with us.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 10, 2011 - 02:46am PT
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hey there say, john... and ben...
wow, i was so afraid to really read, this... as, i saw it late in time and was afraid it did not turn out well, :(
so wonderful for you john to have your dog found and back to you...
dogs just don't understand what is wrong, it's so sad, when they are alone... :(
thank you to ben and for being a hero...
god bless to you all...
happy get well to pup-dog... >:D<
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 04:33am PT
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right on!!! Mr and Mrs Wayno say our hearts go out to you! our pups are too precious.
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ropecutter
Trad climber
folsom,ca
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:06am PT
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Was the dog embarrassed because of your poor top-roping skills? Ben is an awesome guy to have done that. It only shows how climbers are good hearted and help. Way to go Ben!
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Aya K
Trad climber
New York
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:18am PT
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Excellent! Please keep us updated!!!!
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:48am PT
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I guess there really is a Dog!
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2011 - 10:52am PT
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This is a picture of Ben. The latest update. Talked to the Vet (Dr Petrounich at Bradshaw Vet Hospital) last night. Her status is Guarded so she is not out of the woods. The exposure, especially to the cold nights, caused big problems. She has high sodium levels and high kidney values which both might be caused by exposure. She also continues to have a fever which indicates an infection. They are continuing to keep her on IV's to be able to put the medications and nutrients in her that will resolve these issues. He said there could be long term damage to her organs especially the brain. We are going to go see her this morning and find out the latest. Keep tuned.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:56am PT
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Thanks for sharing Ben's photo. I hope to recognize him someday and offer a beer or two.
Best wishes for Charlee. I hope she pulls through. Just happy she is home with her family.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:08pm PT
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Some people and their companions on ST have pulled through horrendous SHEET...others have slopped through horrendous SHEET to hang on a lot longer than any reasonable being could, just to be able to give their friends and family a glimpse of what love and heroism and inspiration and grace can be. We love them all and they have touched and enriched our lives if they are still here or not.
I'm sure pulling for her and as one poster said: "There is a Dog"! Couldn't have said it better.
Hold her close, she is next to all our hearts that are following this thread.
Susan
Edit: Ben "not a bad looking kid"....that's only on the outside....I think we are all lined up to get him a beer!
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Dec 10, 2011 - 01:35pm PT
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I am so stoked to hear that you got Charlee back! I cannot imagine how sad each of those mornings, during the 21 days Charlee was lost, made you feel. I hope Charlee recovers fully from this incident & you two have many more days ahead to share.
The will to live is strong, I am so happy for you!
Kodos to Ben for his proud efforts in helping you to recover your beloved dog.
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2011 - 01:36pm PT
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Great news: What a difference a day makes. Charlee came out to greet us walking. We took her for a walk around the hospital and she actually trotted. She is really reacting to us. She is still a bit groggy and tipsy. We will talk to the doctor when he comes in this afternoon for further up date. Stay tuned.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Dec 10, 2011 - 01:40pm PT
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Very Nice!
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Dec 10, 2011 - 01:58pm PT
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Sweet!
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 02:20pm PT
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Awesome!
Happy holidays, John.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 02:24pm PT
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Way to pull through, Charlee. Woof, woof.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 10, 2011 - 02:25pm PT
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John - she looks fabulous! Thanks for the photos. More photos are always appreciated! :)
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 10, 2011 - 03:03pm PT
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Oh joy abounds....this is so grand....I am so happy for everyone
Susan.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 10, 2011 - 03:13pm PT
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two paws up!
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2011 - 04:02pm PT
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Talked to the vet a bit ago and he said all her blood values were headed down and the fever is going (that can mean two things 1. Her infection is gone or 2.the meds are working and her infection is under control. She may be able to come home tomorrow
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ncrockclimber
climber
The Desert Oven
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Dec 10, 2011 - 04:05pm PT
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great news! nice 2 see a happy ending!
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Happy Boulders
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Dec 11, 2011 - 12:44am PT
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very good news
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Dec 11, 2011 - 04:05am PT
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That's really terrific, how stressful this whole ordeal must have been and certainly scary thinking you've lost your dog for good. Thank you Ben, good Karma coming your way!
Charlee home for Christmas!
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nevahpopsoff
Boulder climber
the woods
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Dec 11, 2011 - 08:29am PT
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that's the best!!!!!
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Rankin
Social climber
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Dec 11, 2011 - 09:41am PT
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What a heart-warming story. Somebody needs a special plate at Christmas dinner. Great job Ben!
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2011 - 04:07pm PT
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This is the picture of the other hero, Will Tarantino from Mammoth. He carried Charlee out of the Owens River Gorge after he and Will confirmed with me that it was Charlee they noticed in the Gorge. Charlee is now home and very much in a rest mode. She is eating and drinking so the story has a great ending. Thanks again for everyone's love and concern. My faith is renewed in Supertopo family.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 11, 2011 - 04:08pm PT
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Cheers to Will!
A most excellent holiday gift to you and your family Johnqr.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 11, 2011 - 04:30pm PT
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Oh yeahhhhh. This is a wonderful Christmas present. I think we would all line up to buy those young men dinner, drinks, whatever.
Geez if I had a daughter I'd inquire if they were single.
Raising a cuppa good cheer to them and Charlee.
So so so. Happeeee
Susan
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janet03wgm
Social climber
Ripon, CA
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Dec 11, 2011 - 05:57pm PT
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Ben, you are a hero to many. Our pets are family. Thank you ^~^
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2011 - 08:55pm PT
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Channel 10 news out of Sacramento was just here and Charlee will probably be on the 11 oclock news
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Dec 11, 2011 - 08:55pm PT
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Ben and Will both are heroes.
The next time I get depressed, I will just think of this story.
There are still good people and tough old dogs out there!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 11, 2011 - 09:12pm PT
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hey there say, ... great to hear pup-dog will be home soon!!
cheers again to the heroes...
they chose to GIVE life, :)
wow--and NOW the news... awwww, hope your dog is not camera shy, ;)
what a nice story--i know many thankful folks who will appreciate such
a story, folks that were fortunate enough to know this pleasure as well:
having their dog found and having it back home...
thanks again for sharing and for the update..
:)
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Oxymoron
Big Wall climber
total Disarray
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Dec 11, 2011 - 09:14pm PT
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Dogs are better people than most people.
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2011 - 09:21pm PT
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Just got a call and it may not be on till tomorrow nite. I'll let you know
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Dec 11, 2011 - 09:26pm PT
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Charlee's 15 minutes of fame! But you will be happy to have things calm down after a while and be back to the good old simple life, for sure. Now that your dog is home, that is.
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2011 - 09:29pm PT
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just got another call and it may still be on for tonite. sorry
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 11, 2011 - 10:11pm PT
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Poo. Wish I got that channel down here in Santa Cruz. Luckily politics was light today so perhaps her story will be a go.....wait I see a whole Sunday Night movie...
Susan
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 11, 2011 - 10:15pm PT
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Hopefully this showing is also available on the internet. I'd like to see it too.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Dec 11, 2011 - 11:15pm PT
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I am very glad for the outcome, and proud of the helpful people. Yes, I hope somebody posts a link to the news story, I would like to see it. Happy for you all -Catherine.
My dog Asia says "hi"
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2011 - 12:01am PT
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Just got another call and it will definately be on tonite at 11 pm. I should be able to post a link. It won't be edited by the reporter that came out to my house (Natalie) because she will be off on another "Great" story about someone getting shot in the face.
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Chipped but not broken
Ice climber
Lake Oswego OR
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Dec 12, 2011 - 01:54am PT
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Hey Uncle John,
FANTASTIC news about Charlie. Congratulations. Sure have a lot of great encouragement on Supertopo here. Wayne told me about the delema a couple weeks ago then sent me this link today. Going to try and catch the news via net. Give my sweet Aunt my love. Good to see your pic's here.
All the best and Merry Christmas.
Chip
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Bad Climber
climber
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Dec 12, 2011 - 11:04am PT
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Just love this story! Went for a walk this morning with my cattle dog mix, Django, and thought of Charlie. The thought of that sweetheart shivering in the Gorge for weeks is not easy.
My Django:
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 12, 2011 - 11:08am PT
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Thanks for the link. Great story! I can't wait to see the video when it is available. Keep us up to date on Charlee please!
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Dec 12, 2011 - 01:16pm PT
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Congratulations to you!
My first trip to the gorge was to help my friend look for her lost dog who got out of the car after the long drive and just disappeared into the brush. http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/326486/LOST-DOG-Owens-Lower-Gorge She hired rescue dogs to try to find her trail, but after that and a month of human searching, Oof was never found.
I'm glad that you and Charlie have a happy ending.
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hootowl
Mountain climber
VA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 03:47pm PT
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Oh man! If Charlee could only talk, I'd love to know what she was thinking lying out there by the river all that time, just waiting for you to return. I wonder what she ate, she must have eaten more than just poop over three weeks to be able to have survived at all, right? Or can a dog go 3 weeks without eating? I think I read somewhere a human can. We just can't do without water.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 12, 2011 - 03:59pm PT
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Oh...what a beautiful ending. Charlee looks good! I am so happy for all of you
Susan
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Dec 12, 2011 - 04:05pm PT
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 12, 2011 - 04:23pm PT
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What a great story.
The worry must have been intense.
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apples
Boulder climber
Atlanta, GA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 07:26pm PT
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Glad you got your dog back. I went to school with Charlee's vet, glad he took good care of her.
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Tobia
Social climber
GA
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Dec 12, 2011 - 07:44pm PT
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Wow! I am happy Charlee is coming home! Like Jebus said, that is going to be one happy dog.
Now, if Charlee could only post a TR (with or without photos) it would be one interesting read.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:37pm PT
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hey there melissa... oh my, sad that your dog story, your friend's dog, was not happy outcome,as this one was...
climbers are so special to help folks and critters...
someone on the facebook pages, had posted a clip about a dog trapped in a canyon, that a climber found, and then went down to save...
*don't know how long ago, or where, or who, as i don't get youtube, but i thought i'd just add that info in...
(she is a dog-rescue gal, so she finds these things quite often)...
i had to let her know how great you folks are as to this kind of stuff...
:)
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lightninglycett
climber
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Dec 12, 2011 - 10:04pm PT
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damn cattle dogs
shorty and cinnamon are happy charlee is back home and want to know where the poop stash is.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Dec 13, 2011 - 12:24am PT
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Haha-My dog is interested in the poop stash too!
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal Ca.
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Dec 13, 2011 - 02:53pm PT
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So very happy for Charlee, Donna, and you.
Big hug to Will T. for stepping up; wonderful!
Keep Charlee safe, this doggy has a guardian angel, and so do you!
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dwell
climber
Pollock Pines
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Dec 14, 2011 - 10:40pm PT
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Hey John,
Glad you have Charlee back and doing well. The day she was found Susan and I were walking and saw a blue healer and thought of Charlee. And I shared what a powerful spirit she was during our City of Rocks trip. Good Karma indeed. Take care. David W
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Dec 14, 2011 - 11:01pm PT
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Great story!
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 15, 2011 - 01:24pm PT
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Charlee is improving each day. Today she even made a feeble attempt to go after the fresby.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Dec 15, 2011 - 01:29pm PT
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Outstanding!
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kristyle
climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Dec 15, 2011 - 01:53pm PT
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Reading this had me in tears. I'm so glad she was found and you got her back safely. She looks like a real sweetheart. Big time thanks to Ben and Will for their generosity.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Dec 15, 2011 - 02:52pm PT
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John, most dogs I have known don't like getting a bath or shower but most of them love getting blow-dried!
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 15, 2011 - 03:04pm PT
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Phylp: She sure did get Blow-dried and, as you suggested, liked it much better than the warm bath in a warm room.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 15, 2011 - 03:29pm PT
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yeah Charlee!
Susan
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johnr9q
Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 24, 2017 - 04:00pm PT
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Just wanted to give another update. Charlee lived another year but the entire year she was on the decline. She had some kind of neurological problem. We took her to a Internal Medicine specialist and lastly to a Neurologist who said the only additional thing they could do was and MRI. We chose not to do this because the only thing an MRI would show is a growth and we were not going to expose her to surgery. At the last she would just walk in circles and didn't really know anyone. The dog, Tillie that I showed in the pictures didn't turn out to be a good crag dog so I gave her to my wife who loves her. I got a 9 month old rescue Border Collie, Sage, who is a great dog and goes with me everywhere. I love him almost as much as Charlee.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Jan 24, 2017 - 05:55pm PT
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Hey, John: Sorry to hear she didn't last much longer, but you had that year. What an amazing story. We've had our own adventures in the Gorge with our hound. Thanks for the update. RIP Charlee.
BAd
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Jan 26, 2017 - 10:12pm PT
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she was lucky to have you, and the vice versa
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jan 26, 2017 - 10:19pm PT
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Charlee was greeted by some special creatures after crossing The Bridge.
Thanks for finishing the story. Glad you have Sage. I'm thinking of another.
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