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08/13/08

German Shepherd Watches Over Owner’s Body
Horst Hoefinger

If anyone doubts the loyalty of our canine friends, they need look no further than this article.

Although it’s a sad tale, it does illustrate the bonds we create with our loved ones.

In an amazing display of loyalty, officials now believe a German shepherd dog stayed at her master’s side for six weeks after the man had killed himself out on the prairie.

The dog, “Cash,” was found alive Sunday, next to the body of her master, Jake Baysinger, 25, a resident of La Salle before his life ended on the Pawnee National Grassland.

The dog was friendly when found, although she was thin and dehydrated, deputies said.

We hope Cash gives the family some comfort in their time of sorrow.

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  1. Kat

    That is such a powerful story.

  2. Nikolas

    God bless this family. Obviously there is so much more happening here then meets the eye. Much pain and suffering anger and problems, heartaches, job loss, deaths, or many factors here can be adding to what has been hurting withing this family. We do not know!

    This is the tip of the ICEBURG, the rest of the family, including Cash is hurting extremely a lot, the Pain, Sorrow are insurmountable in so many ways that now it has many Victims. I add this family to my PERMANENT prayers and ask our Dear Lord to Bless them in a most special way with a multitude of ANGELS to surround them each and everyday & night, bringing down the Graces needed to Heal them all, in their hearts and Minds, I ask this in Jesus Name Dear Heavenly Father.

    God Bless you All,
    Nickolas

  3. Hannah

    I read this story in the newspaper… here are some more details:

    “The dog had apparently survived by eating mice and rabbits.”

    “Investigators told her they think Cash protected Jake’s body from coyotes and other animals and would jump into the pickup, which had both of its windows rolled down, to get out of the weather.”

    “Although it was a tragic end to her husband’s life, Baysinger said she has fond memories of Jake and Cash: “They would go to a park … and they would play fetch forever and ever and ever.”

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