"Loyal Dog's Incredible Survival: Lost Half Her Body Weight Guarding Owner's Remains in Colorado Mountains"

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A Jack Russell terrier named Finney survived for over 10 weeks in the Colorado mountains after her owner died of hypothermia. When the owner's body was found, Finney was still with him, though she had lost half her body weight. The dog's survival is attributed to her loyalty and ability to hunt small animals while avoiding predators. This marks the third time a dog has been found alive next to a hiker's body in recent years. Finney has been reunited with the owner's family.
- "Loyal dog" lost half her body weight after surviving 10 weeks next to owner who died in Colorado mountains, rescuer says CBS News
- Colorado hiker Rich Moore's Jack Russell, Finney, survived off chipmunks and insects while guarding his body f Daily Mail
- Tragic hiker's 'loyal' dog lost half her body weight staying with his remains New York Post
- Dog stayed by missing hiker's body in Colorado national forest for months The Aspen Times
- 'Loyal' Dog Reunited with Family After Surviving for 10 Weeks Next to Owner Who Died During Hike PEOPLE
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