Loyal Dog Found Guarding Owner s Body After He Died in the Snow, Gets Adopted by Neighbor s Mom theepochtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theepochtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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A dog who stayed by his owner s side for two days after he became trapped in the snow and died has found a new home to call his own.
Earlier this month, an adorable canine sweetly known as Baby Dog was with his owner, David Deshon, when David became trapped in the snow and later died, according to CBS Sacramento. David s daughter Shona previously told the outlet that she believes her father attempted to hike home when his car got stuck in the snow. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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Dog kept guard over owner who was found dead in snow
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“He didn’t die alone. He didn’t die alone at all,” said David’s daughter, Shona.
Shona believes her father’s car got stuck in the snow and the 69-year-old tried to hike home with his two dogs Baby Dog and Buddy.
“He tried to hike up 200 feet that way and decided [to] and came back,” Shona said. “You can see his tracks in the snow.”
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office says David’s body was found in the snow 100 yards from a neighbor’s home.
Feb 4, 2021
Sadly, David Deshon (69) of Foresthill was found dead two days after being reported missing. Touchingly, his dog Baby Dog never left his side.
His daughter, Shona, believes that David s car became stuck. Based upon his tracks in the snow, he tried to hike home, but ultimately returned to his vehicle. He was ultimately found with Baby Dog laying upon his chest to try and keep him warm. Shona is thankful for the dog, having this to say:
“And Baby Dog stayed with him. He didn’t die alone. He didn’t die alone at all.”
David had another dog, Buddy, who was found at a nearby neighbor s home. Both dogs have been taken to the Placer County Animal Services facility in Auburn, where Buddy is being treated with antibiotics and Baby Dog is suffering from a broken heart. Shona is hoping to bring Baby Dog home and Buddy is available for adoption.