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RumiDude
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Not sure it's the same one, but there has been a cougar out there in the past that has taken a dog.
Rumi
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
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Route Loser
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| fourteen410 wrote: | | And here I thought my Aussie mix could scare off anything with the pipes she has. |
My boy is a very athletic dog with a strong prey drive, and he had absolutely no chance. My second 60 lb Aussie remained at a safe distance and made no attempt to help.
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Bootpathguy
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| Route Loser wrote: | | fourteen410 wrote: | | And here I thought my Aussie mix could scare off anything with the pipes she has. |
My boy is a very athletic dog with a strong prey drive, and he had absolutely no chance. My second 60 lb Aussie remained at a safe distance and made no attempt to help. |
WDFW puts our monthly wolf reports. Last month biologists investigated a wolf mortality on a collared wolf.
Final determination? It was killed by a cougar
"Dominion pack
WDFW Biologists collared an adult female wolf in this territory. WDFW Biologists also investigated a wolf mortality in this territory. A juvenile wolf that was collared as a suspected member of the Smackout Pack in September of 2023 had left that territory and had been traveling with another adult collared wolf in the Dominion pack territory during the late fall and early winter. Collar data suggests that these animals were still traveling together when the pup was killed on January 10th or 11th. Sign at the scene and the disposition of the carcass indicated that this wolf was likely killed by a cougar"
"Pup"? This wolf was nearly 8 to 9 months old and adult size. 60 - 80lbs I'm sure
Experience is what'cha get, when you get what'cha don't want
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Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:15 pm |
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Wasps. 
But that wasn't what I was going to say.
RL, I would be interested in knowing more about this encounter if you are willing to share.
Do you think the cougar knew there was a human nearby?
How big was the cat compared to the dog?
Between every two pines is a doorway to the new world. - John Muir
Between every two pines is a doorway to the new world. - John Muir
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Route Loser
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| Sculpin wrote: | | RL, I would be interested in knowing more about this encounter if you are willing to share.
Do you think the cougar knew there was a human nearby?
How big was the cat compared to the dog? |
Sure, I just want to limit my exposure to the Monday morning lion tamers. 😉
I'll stick with my gut call that this was a 90 lb cougar based on being visually about 1.5x the size of my dog. My dog is pretty fluffy, so maybe I am underestimating.
Given the proximity of the cast of characters, the cougar likely was aware the makeup of our party.
Milking me for the juicy details would require a juicy beer and a verbal forum where I can curse, gesticulate and grandstand freely.
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RumiDude
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Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:55 pm |
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| Route Loser wrote: | | Milking me for the juicy details would require a juicy beer and a verbal forum where I can curse, gesticulate and grandstand freely. |
That goes without saying!
Rumi~the gesticulating~Dude
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fourteen410
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I'm also curious how you got your dog out of the situation safely.
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RichP
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Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:01 am |
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Curious if the media has contacted you? These stories seem to garner much attention.
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Route Loser
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No, but the beer rule applies double for journos, and I want Jason Momoa to play me in the movie.
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RumiDude
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| Route Loser wrote: | | No, but the beer rule applies double for journos, and I want Jason Momoa to play me in the movie. |
I am pretty sure the dog deserves something special as well.
Rumi
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
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Route Loser
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| RumiDude wrote: | | I am pretty sure the dog deserves something special as well. |
He was the happiest boy at the doggie ER and came in prancing to the surprise of the staff. He is getting extra cheese rations with his antibiotics.
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Cyclopath
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Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:21 am |
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| RumiDude wrote: | | Route Loser wrote: | | No, but the beer rule applies double for journos, and I want Jason Momoa to play me in the movie. |
I am pretty sure the dog deserves something special as well.
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Brad Pitt will play the dog.
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I was the friend along. I have spent alot, alot nights and days in the Cascades and Olympics and never seen the like of what happened Tuesday. I used to go out solo and always carried an ice axe while hiking, just cause (not sure it would have saved me) and always kept my kids in sight on backpacking trips in the past, just in case this could happen (not sure that would have helped either). Glad I did though... Routeloser was epic in the save of that cool dog!
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Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:09 pm |
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| Route Loser wrote: | | I intervened |
How? Details please.
Out There, carrying the self-evident truth I am endowed by my Creator with unalienable rights of self-defended Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
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Route Loser
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I'm so humble that I need to hear you beg for it. And I haven't gotten my beer yet.
Mano a Gato
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