A Jack Russell Terrier Survived Alone for More Than 10 Weeks in the Mountains After Owner Died

Here’s a story of loyalty and dedication: A tiny Jack Russell terrier survived in the Colorado mountains for more than 10 weeks after her owner died of hypothermia. 

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office say that Pagosa Springs resident Richard Moore and his 12-pound dog “Finney” had set out to climb Blackhead Peak east of Pagosa on August 19th, but never returned home. Multiple days of searching for Moore were unsuccessful. 

Then, on October 30th, a hunter came upon the 71-year-old’s body in the San Juan Mountains and Finney was still there with him, despite being down to just 6 pounds. 

Finney was taken to a veterinarian for treatment and is now with Moore’s family.