Corgi Fights off Cougar, Loses life.

I saw this article and it about broke my heart.
If you don't feel like clicking, here's the scoop;
In Nevada, a four year old Corgi named Big Bear went out in the morning for a potty and to play with the neighbors dogs. Some time later he returned home gravely injured with puncture wounds around his neck. They estimate he dragged himself an eighth of a mile home after, presumably, escaping a mountain lion.

Lets remember all the brave corgis who lose their lives doing their duty; being bold, curious and courageous.

The article posts these guidelines for keeping yourself and pets safe;

"• Keep pets secure either inside or in an enclosed pen.
Mountain lions tend to hunt at dawn and dusk.

• Do not leave pet food outside — it can attract mountain lion prey such as raccoons.

• Keep children close, especially at dawn and dusk.

• Do not approach mountain lions.

• Do not run from mountain lions. Running stimulates a lion’s instinct to chase.

• Appear larger than the animal. Raise arms, throw stones and branches.

• Fight back if attacked. Don’t act like prey.

• Never hike alone.

Source: Kyle Orr, California Department of Fish and Game"

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Comment by CaptainCorgi on November 21, 2008 at 11:27am: Poor little guy...:( He must have put up some fight to fend off a cougar! Most humans can't even escape the grasps of a cougar. I keep a close eye on Eowyn around where I live. Right across the road from my house is the desert and we have cougars and coyotes that walk in and out of our houses at night! It sets all the dogs off in the neighbor hood.

R.I.P Big Bear <3

Comment by Erica on November 21, 2008 at 7:43am: Very sad. Rest in peace Big Bear, watch upon us from heaven and keep us safe :)

Comment by Laura Jones on November 20, 2008 at 10:16pm: Very sad story. Even sadder is some of the comments made by people about the story. I clicked on the link and not only read the article but all of the comments posted below it by people in that area. Amazing how some people can be so sympathetic about this tragey and others so callous and blame the owners for not watching their dog. My horse was recently attacked by a cat and he is pastured in an area where there are lots of houses, people, dogs, kids, etc. Surrounded by sage brush. Luckily he wasn't seriously injured but we have to remember that something like this doesn't just happen "out in the country" it is happening more and more often in towns and cities and it is not the owner fault for letting their dog out to go potty, My dogs go in and out of a doggy door to a fenced yard but that doesn't mean they are safe. My heart goes out to this family.

Comment by Mandy and Lori on November 20, 2008 at 8:53pm: That is so sad, what a pretty dog. Rest in peace Big Bear!!

Comment by Lusa on November 20, 2008 at 8:37pm: My grandparents have lost of few dogs to mountain lions. It is a sad thing. R.I.P. Big Bear.

Comment by Curt, Griffin and Violet on November 20, 2008 at 8:29pm: How sad. Just another example of other stories I've read about how brave our little guys are. They don't take any 'lip' from anyone, no matter how big. We'll say a few prayers and hope the family is doing okay.