Graham Nuttal, 41, and his Border Collie Ruswarp—pronounced Russup—went walking in Llandrindod Wells, Powys in the UK on January 20, 1990. When they didn’t return, a long search was mounted with posters and leaflets. Finally after 11 weeks, on April 7, a hiker found the body of Nuttal by a mounain stream. Beside him was Ruswarp who had stood guard...
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marshall
September 9, 2008, 1:08 pm
Thanks for sharing this -- such a powerful example of loyalty..
It reminds me of the story of Hachikou.
Emilee Boston
September 9, 2008, 8:15 pm
Riverdale, NY
Oh My Goodness this is such a sad but wonderful story.
I've heard similar stories before. In fact there is a wine from South Africa called the Faithful Hound. It is amazing amazing wine. Try it.
Stacey Padiernos
September 15, 2008, 11:36 am
aaaw, that is such a touching and sad story. It makes me think about my dog and if he would do that for me.
Kelley Filson, CTC, CPDT
September 16, 2008, 2:36 am
San Francisco, CA
A few years back I was working in an animal friendly office. There was a hospice-foster-cat & two dogs. When the cat began to fall ill and suffer, we had him put to sleep in the office by a vet. There must have been 10 people and we were all crying.
My co-workers dog ventured over to sniff Toby's body and then circled the room and gave us all licks and kisses. My dog, sniffed the body of the cat, then walked right over to Toby's dish and ate what was left of his food. We all laughed. Life needs comics and dignitaries.
