absolutely agree upchuck. these dog people have so over played their hands. I am SICK ot their imposing their doggie animal agenda on those who dont want their flea bag carriiers sitting next to me in McDonalds. What in the hell. The damn mutt should NOT be allowed in public places….not even national forrest. If they don’t like these thoughts and words? Challenge me.

Gary….I thought I was the only one. Animal LOVERS are crazy. Its a dog, not a human. Why don’t these people invest in human beings (kids/elderly) the same way they invest in animals.

They should horses, don’t they. This dog should have been shot.

Tax dollars were spend and will be recouped. This couple will get a giant fat bill for the helicopter ride.

upchuck, these people will be paying for this not the tax payer. I wd have done the seame for my dog too!

Gary, I certainly hope that when you get lost, that the dog that comes to find you has been able to train in those same national forests.

Because sometimes you just have to do the right thing.

I’m sure the people complaining about tax dollars being spent on this have no problem spending billions a year on illegals.

We have plenty of money, it seems, for illegals, this dog rescue is small potatoes.

You are correct upchuck. Californians have more important things to spend their money on such as free healthcare, housing and education for illegal aliens.

Anyone who actually read the story can see that actually, the people were airlifted too. In all probability the airlift was because THEY needed it, and then some reporter decided to put a sensational headline on it. We should all be annoyed with this disingenuous reporting.

Get your facts straight Upchuck.

Just because I can I think I’ll do this with my dogs next weekend.

Our state doesn’t have money for this, and the owners should be charged the entire dollar amount for whatever it costs to bring in that chopper. As I understood it, anytime anyone (or their pet) needs to be rescued from a state park, they are to incur the costs of the rescue. Is this still not true?

What are you saying? You would let the poor thing die? I hope some day, you get into that dog’s prediciment. Maybe, some birght human with your brain power would say you aren’t worth the tax dollars. Duh!

I would much rather my tax dollars go to this than a pay for an abortion or fund illegal children. I would much rather have my taxes go to this then fund 50% of the American poplulation that does not pay any TAXES! I would much rather pay for this than let a violent, convicted murderer eat off of my dime. Just shoot the POS and move on!

Looking at the society that we are living in today, I would much rather spend tax money saving a dog.

I would rather help the poor dog than all of these illegal aliens,and welfare rats.

A.) The owners will get a whopping bill for the rescue efforts.
B.) It’s not the dogs fault California can’t get its #$&% together.
C. What worthless sorry excuses for human beings some of you are. It’s a nice heart-warming story of people working together to help an animal. Dogs offer unconditional friendship and love, and I’d rather spend the majority of my time with them rather than in the company of most of you.

Right on the family getting the bill.
Resuce crews take opportuniteis likes this to test out rescue.
Foolish to not take better care of thier dog and not be more prepared.

This story shows the world what makes the US different from the rest of the world! We are compassionate, caring, even if an animal is involved.. You “upchuck” just dont get it. How sad . I hope you are not my neighbor! or god forbid someone I know!

I hope the owners were charged appropriately….I’m thinking several thousand dollars for a helo rescue.

They’ll be getting a nice fat bill from rescue services. Time to put the pooch on diet dog food.

To NotMichaelVick
Invest in human beings? They didn’t even invest in CLOTHES!! This must have been a “nature” trail. Who takes their old dog on a hike…. naked?

I bet the rescue was cheaper than Pelosi’s wine bill for the day.

I’d really like to read a followup story to see if the owners did in fact pay for the chopper ride and how much it cost them.

I am an animal lover, but I do agree with you.
Are the owners to be billed for this?

Agreed! The authorities should give these morons a bill for the ‘rescue’. All that was needed was for somone to bring them a stretcher; they should have both taken an end and carried their dog out themselves. Either way; good lesson for these stooges.

Actually you sound pretty miserable to me and misanthropic.

Wow JJ you are so pathetic it would be funny if you were not so hateful. I think I know why you would resort to animals for companionship – because no person in their right mind would tolerate someone so vile.

You leave the rest of us to wonder how far you take this bizarre companionship with your dog…someone hide the peanut butter JJ loves his dogs in a strange way

I agree, it’s the the dogs. Take J Vans of the world. They got this animal agenda to impose upon folks like us. We apparently are all “miserable souls” if we don’t care to french kiss Gidget like they do.
The J Vans don’t quite get it though, I’m afraid. I will not allow them to inject their militant education they got watching Scoobydoo and endless episodes of Lassie on this one blogger. Nope. They don’t know this dog lover…or “hater” as they as quick and inaccurately to reply. Oh the stories I could tell.
Keep you dog away from me. Law or not on your side, I will make your day for your defiance to delibrately bring your dog to a public place. Hope I am not there at the time. Again to make a complaint about this crazed dog “rescue”—-try the LA County Fire Dept at 323)881-2411.

You Know it was the lazy arse owners my man not the dog but the story wouldn’t get any attention without some stupid headline and story

Gary, I’d like to see you try that with my dog

if you don’t like our country, leave don. your children don’t have to grow up here if you’re so ashamed.

Don, you are so very right! Most of these people who go hiking in such places couldn’t fight their way out of a paper bag. And yes, it said that the owners of the dog didn’t have diddly squat for provisions for their overnight stay…what? We have to bring food and water? What? We should be prepared for an emergency? What? Our dog is fat and out of shape and we didn’t bring booties with us for his feet, why should we worry about that? Hey, they can just send a helicopter for us, we’re entitled to that, right? The ride out is free, right? This country is in real trouble, and the time will come when the wheat will be separated from the chaff. Sigh…

Don,

This country was built on a grand idea. Unfortunately, many of the people living in it forgot what it was. Just imagine people came here to start a new world, and a few hundred years later, 42% of the people cant even provide themselves food, housing, or other basic necessities

John, you miss the point. If not, then I’ll assume you either disagree or just felt it easier to avoid constructing a cogent response to my assertion. As for your misapplied cliche…the “love it or leave it” command was given to those people who were fundamentally opposed to our country’s founding notions, values, and traditions; or who were simply averse to responsibility of any kind (hence the mantra of the day to “tune in, turn on, and drop out”). The erosion of the former in favor of the latter, manifests itself everywhere; which brings us back to this pathetic story. Follow?

Plenty of sadness to go around. I’ve seen dog owners’ force their dog to walk with them on a sidewalk when the temperature there is hot enough to cause blisters on the dog’s paws. I’ve also seen people who don’t toughen up their dog’s pads before taking them for a ‘little hike’ in the mountains where there is more rock than grass, more cactuses than verbena.

Owner’s like that really need to relieved of their owner respnosibilities and let someone who really knows how to treat a dog, adopt it.

I really liked Red Sonya – a real class warrioress…

I agree with John. If you’re that down on America, GO!

Your twisted spin on and lengthy articulation of facts speak for themselves. Your self-righteous so-called cogent generalizations are equally disturbing.

IF you are really so concerned about your chldren be more bent on teaching them to be passionate and kind to animals rather than whine about our country, and judging others for being void of the common sense and toughness you say it took to make this country what it was, [and I believe will continue to be.] Curb the copious so-called futile assertions and confusing pontifications and oracles of Don.

Consider blogging elsewhere if you expect others to cogitate more intensely and opine more to your liking and expectations. This blog is simply about a pooch who was put at risk by his irreponsible owners but who at least did what they thought best to help him. Unfortunately, like too many people often do concerning animals, they used poor judgment exposing this poor animal to such a grueling experience. They were indeed selfish in doing so, and IMO should be held accountable somehow, someway.

The only thing truly pathetic, however, is your take on this report. To reiterate, if you are so concerned about your children’s future teach them to be compassonate and kind to animals. Therein lies a cogent, simple but great truth for a better country, and world!

A responsible dog owner does not take a dog on a hike on natural trails with rocks, granite etc. unless the dog wears special booties. The article mentions that the dog’s paws were cut up that is why it could no longer walk. I knew a dog that regulary ran marathons with its owner, never tired and paws were used to asphalt. Medium to large size dogs don’t get tired unless injured. They can walk 30 miles/day.

Wow, you people are something else. I believe it is peole like you JC and Gary, James and Upchuck that make this world the sad place it can be. I believe the phrase “mean people suck” referes to all of you. I much rather spend the remainder of my days with my dogs than I would with any of you. Plain and simply put your just mean. I feel sorry for whoever has to deal with you all on a daily basis. It must be very exhaustung.

@ swissik: “…unless the dog wears booties.” HA! You put shoes on your dog to go hiking? You’re out of your mind, dude.

JCKing and Swissik, you are right on as well…but Leslie, you need to toughen up a bit. The bleeding hearts of this world will drag down the working class taxpayers of this country and bleed us to death. It’s already happening–just look at the new health care “deal” they came up with. The hemorrhage continues, and the mighty juggernaut that was once the American economy is just a feeble shadow of its former self. Self-sufficiency and preparedness is an after-thought to those who look to their government to solve all their problems. We are not “MEAN”, we are realists who have gotten over wearing our hearts on our sleeves.

A free ride hone? Hardly, you idiot. The owners will be paying the tab.

Good gawd, Red, I like you even more. Next thing you’re going to tell me is that you know how to swing a sword.

@James, let’s see you stay outside in the elements barefooted and see how you fair. Unless I am mistaken I bet my bottom dollar you wear shoes, don’t you? Why? Are you afraid of getting your feet cut or something? Oh poor baby!

But it could have interfered with a real rescue. If people do this in the future there might be legitimate rescues that don’t happen because of some idiots and their dog. And how do you know that what happened here was good training? Maybe they train some other way that is cheaper and less risky? Maybe they have already been properly trained for the year? Please prove to us that you are aware of the status and procedures of training the rescue workers. Otherwise, you have no clue and are just making stuff up. You are just upset that others don’t share your weird love of dogs. You need to form some normal, healthy relationships with people…

How do you know it was a training mission? I didn’t read that in the article. And if the money hadn’t been spent on this stupid rescue, it could have been spent on something else more important than a dog. So in your opinion, paying taxes makes these people perfectly justified in what they did? What if there were a real rescue (of a human) that needed to be done but didn’t get there in time because of these idiots and their dog? What if the helicopter had crashed on the way and killed those on board? The money spent and risk taken here was not justified to save a dog. Bottom line – tax payer services should NOT be used to rescue animals. Sorry if that offends your emotion-led logic where anything is justified to save a cute fluffy animal.

agree, but i will stretch it to stupid people also. we have to clean up our gene pool, too many stupid people breeding. they should have been left to die a hopefully slow painful death

No Fred. Look at Randy and Diana’s comments to see angry, meaningless responses. The “angry, hateful people” YOU see are, in fact, presenting clearly defined, logical arguments. I, for one, learned as a child that when all someone could come up with was the “Oh yeah, well your ugly” argument, it meant that they didn’t have the ability to see through the oppressive cloud of debilitating emotional overload to even take a stab at a logical argument, and knew it. I refer you to my first post, as it dovetails with my overall perspective. I would take pity, if not for the fact that their type are portrayed in the mainstream/popular culture as the victim; a point you made for me quite well.

What happened? One snake or several?

I agree, to many lift pets up above humans, and would never think of having children but love thier pets like kids, they have missed the purpose of life.

your a Moran!

AND THERE IT IS, folks, the Hitler comparison. Congratulations on once again proving Godwin’s Law, you bumbling moron.

Mathew, you are a putz. People can make Hitler comparisons if they want. Quit trying to tell people what they can and cannot say.

there is an ass just everywhere!

no you should …you inbread fool of lowbrow brain matter…if you need help understanding this pelae write i will put it in more trailer park terms for ya…..
.jim clark boone nc….

go and shoot yourself, no one would give a damm!

You’re a stupid person! a real winner bragging how despicable you are. I’m sick of people like you looking to impress others with your sick mindsets and ignorant comments.

your a disgrace to the human race, just go and commit suicide, I promise you no one would give a damm!

Dear Disgusted – - you are a useless human being – - not even worthy of being called an animal.

and your a stupid person! your ignorant, heartless, and worth nothing! Your JERK

talk about self delusions. What would you know about the american ideal, you uncivilized sicko?

What wasted resources? Have you ever worked in rescue? Ever? Yeah, I didn’t think so. This is no different than a training exercise. If there was a higher priority rescue, a secondary team would have been sent after the dog and its owners. Obviously there were no other rescues needed.

How is this ANY different than a weekly training exercise? You use the same resources, same manpower, etc. to go “rescue” a mannequin. Does that make you feel better, when we fly ourselves out to rescue plastic dolls? It’s necessary practice, and I would much rather be on standby and go rescue an actual dog than “rescue” a piece of freaking plastic.

“Wasted resources”? SO us “resources” would be less “wasted” If we were lying in our beds and sleeping while waiting to get a call? You’re an absolute fool.

Take the time to read the story. It’s just a sensational headline… the rescue was for the hikers, not the dog. This has nothing to do with “canine coddling.” The hikers needed rescue because they are stupid, weak humans. The dog is incidental….but hey, they got you to read it, didn’t they?

Thank you Mathew Sewell for giving us this insight. As one of those spoiled people I would pay whatever it took to have one of my canine babies rescued.

So, does anyone want to guess what Matthew Sewell’s annual pension going to be? Retiring at age 40 for what, $100k/yr, $120k/yr? California’s hard-working public servants deserve every one of our dollars.

You do realize you’d be paying our salaries whether they went out and rescued the dog or not, right? And you do realize you’d be paying the helicopter’s maintenance, repair, and fuel costs whether they went out and rescued the dog or not, right?

Here’s a quick tip: Rescue training is done constantly, with the frequency increasing as the number of actual rescues decreases. SO, if this hadn’t happened, guess what? You’d still be paying the costs.

$1200/hr PER ENGINE for fuel, and that’s a way low estimate. The dog was probably fat and out of shape, and should have been left at home in the A/C. While I see nothing wrong with the dog in the park, the dog can’t tell you that it would rather be in the hotel room watching HBO. I agree that it was animal cruelty.

You’re out of your mind; they just flew a chopper out and picked them up. The fuel for one chopper trip is NOT $100k except in the vast depths of your vivid imagination. Please let me know what you are smoking so I can try it, too.

Our govt and insurance companies give benefits to a whole plethora of people who indulge willingly in behaviors that are proven to put them at risk on a regular basis. I’d rather give it to animal rescue services myself.

The dog shouldn’t have to suffer because of stupid owners, Scott.

Matthew: the dog DID suffer because of the stupid owners and I am willing to bet it wasn’t the first time and probably won’t be the last.

Stupid people will keep on doing stupid things as long as there are people like you out there to make justifications for their actions.

Abuse would be leaving a domestic pet injured in a National Wilderness area unable to protect itself. They are heroes for staying with him and making sure he got out.

It cost you the same as if the rescue workers had been out “rescuing” a piece of plastic during a training exercise Scott. I don’t see you up in arms when that happens every week, do I?

Much more than the ingredients for the Filipino recepite for Black Dog Adobo would have been: Shoyu, garlic, vinegar, and a sharp knife. Check out the rest of the starving population of the world, and that would have been their solution. Not we, in the Socialist State of America, we waste $ at every chance we get, in order to drive us into Communism. I’m surprised they didn’t airlift the dog to some far off Veterinarian Specialist Hospital, and give him, like, human organ graft surgeries, or the like.

definatly am. Problem?

Parrot much buddy? sheez…….How do you know for a fact that helo had a flight op scheduled? You are talking out your rear as if it were fact. If that “emergency call” had not come in that bird could have sat on the pad all day, you have no idea either way. You berate anyone that questions this waste of a finite and precious resource\ while giving a complete pass to the individuals that got themselves and their dog in over their heads. Welcome to the “NEW” America where people like Matt make any and every excuse they can.

If this counts as their next training exercise your logic holds. However, I am guessing that they will not cancel their next exercise which would make this rescue an unwanted expenditure. The people who risked the safety of themselves, their dog, and the rescue party should be held responsible.

PLEASE SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR IGNORANT AND PAMPERED PET OWNERS. (AND MAKE SURE THEY PAY THE BILL)

{Thumbs Up}

Is that “Spay and neuter your ignorant and pampered pet, Owners–or is it “spay and neuter your ignorant pet-owners? Are you telling the pet to spay his owners, or the owners to spay their pets? And do you think a pet could pay the medical bill? And if you want the pet owners altered, do you really think the dog is reading this?

I’m just imagining my 117-pound Newfoundland (yes, he got neutered at the shelter when I adopted him) conking out somewhere… my husband and I (and no, we did not let our dog neuter and spay us) might be able to manage an eighty pound dog between the two of us, but the 117 – pounds would be a real challenge.

I agree, if they cared about their dog, they wouldn’t have taken him there. I love my dogs dearly but these people should pay for the rescue. I wouldn’t expect ANYONE else to pay for my stupidity!

Why would it be “better for the taxpayer” Frank? You do realize you’re paying the rescue workers whether they’re rescuing people or not, right? Just like the military, a salaried job means that you don’t need to be doing anything to be earning the money.

Furthermore, as the helicopters have required maintenance and operating schedules, they have to be run whether they’re rescuing people or not. The pilots also have to maintain flight hours and proficiency, so they fly whether they’re rescuing people or not. And guess what? The fuel used when they’re flying for no reason other than to log more flight hours is paid for the same way as the fuel was here!

And when we go out and train guess what? You’re paying for that fuel too.

You could not sound more ignorant if you tried.

Listen. This whole “Feel Good Story” is to take your mind off of the budget deficit going on now. Grab your remote, turn on some propaganda movie stuff and dumb down, OK? Woof! Bambi!

Haha! Apparently so were the other fifteen “hikers” that showed up to lend moral support after spotting the cool helicopter. My state (un-named) has encouraged learning what a day pack is through outdoor education. Also, dog paw booties prevent bleeding feet which keeps the mountain lions at bay.

Glad to hear that.
Would you mind doing a “Training Exercise” on myself?
I’m financially destitute because of my psychotic wife, who’s trashed our finances, and all my personal goods, and left me unemployable..
Could you please send a helicopter to send me food rations, preferably gluten-free MREs, food, and cash?
I live at 406 W. Bridge in Saratoga, Wy. if you would.
I’ll be watching the skies for you.
And I don’t bark, nor bite.

Perhaps you plan to have robots changing your diapers when your golden years turn a bit creaky? But then,perhaps you intend to euthanize yourself before that becomes an issue? If not, you will be in need of other people’s brats eventually.

the authorities were contacted in this situation. your comparisons are not fair nor are they true. Just silly.