Great the CHP did that for her and her dog.

I’m glad they rescued that poor dog. They should have left the stupid woman to walk out on her own.
People! Granite EATS dogs’ paws up! Do NOT take your dog on a hike like that without booties unless it has been doing that sort of terrain for a long time.
Saw a guy coming out of Desolation once with his footsore dog. He had rigged up a travois for the dog with sticks and his own shirt. At least he had a LITTLE common sense.
Hope that girl can afford the $10K.

^^^ I hope not! Why should we have to pay for a pet owners negligence? Dogula hit the nail on the head

On the couple of times I’ve hiked Tallac, i always wonder at the bloody paw prints I follow and I think to myself, no way would I take my dog up that scree.

AW poor baby glad he was rescued , thank you .

There was a story a couple years ago about a guy who left his dog on a mountain in Colorado. He called Law enforcement but they would not help. There ended up being an internet organized rescue of the dog. the man was demonized. Lots of stuff was said.

This is a great story with a good result. We spend billions on Law enforcement toys.

If we are going to have the toys this is how I what the money used!!

good for Ms. Field seeing that her dog was in trouble and asking for help.

Good on the Highway patrol for Helping.

Great story. An individual cannot in many cases afford the resources to get this done.

the community can.

LongSkiis, read a little closer. We all said we were glad the dog was saved. Just frustrated with its human’s ignorance.

I’m thinking this probably started out as a harmless day hike. The dog developed “pawblems” (get it?) resulting in the rescue. I would ask that people don’t call the woman ignorant or stupid. These things do happen to our four legged friends as well as to their two legged buddies. The important thing is both Ms. Field and Samson made it home safe and sound.
Dogula, hows the garden? OLS (the crazy gardener)

I agree with the person who said we pay for all of the law enforcement toys so we should benefit especially on behalf of our beloved pets. I have a 160lb white German shepherd and because I am afraid he well get hurt I have to keep him home a lot. It’s wonderful to know that help is out there of needed. If you pay taxes you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help from either local authorities or medical personnel Thank you chp and thank you dog owner for caring enough for your dog to ask for help!

Dogula, garden update! I also have lettuce in abundance. My snowpeas, the first bunch, mostly have been picked (great fresh off the vine and eaten raw) but I did plant a second row later in the year that is starting to produce. Regular old peas are climibng like crazy. Bush beans( no relation to G.W Bush) are blossoming. Green onions doing well. Tomatoes, started from seed, will probably not sprout before our first frost, the same goes for the cantaloupe, but what the heck, I LIKE GROWING FOOD!!!!
Mr. Cottontail rabbiit has been digging up my potatos,carrots and radishes.Cute little guy and I don’t have it in me to trap , shoot or poison, so I guess I’ll share my garden with the little guy.
Starting prep work for a third garden for next year.
Take care, OLS, (the obssesed gardener).

Janet called me from Mt. Tallac around 1:50 p.m. yesterday and told me her situation and needed some help. Our husbands were out of town together so they were unable to help, she tried to get Samson to walk but he ripped the pad off of his foot and was in pain. Other hikers on the trail were caring and generous but he is a big dog and it just didn’t seem possible to carry him down. I was going to hike up but then it would have been a two woman one dog rescue. We then decided to make the call and called the non-emergency number for the Police Department. Search and Rescue got involved and they were fantastic! They kept in constant contact w/Janet all afternoon and made sure she knew they were coming. It started out as a foot rescue, then it was decided that they were going to fly up and get them. I am a 25 year local and if there is a charge, she can have all of my tax dollars, my husbands too! Janet is not a stupid lady, ignorant person or clueless to Tahoe. It was a good hike gone bad on a beautiful day with her great dog and buddy, Samson! Samson would have walked Janet to the top otherwise and he would have stayed with her if she broke her ankle. Thank goodness we have people to help people and dogs! All of the rescuers are dog lovers and they would do it for any dog, just like any person, any location. They are a smart group of people and know their limits. The rescuers are doing what they love so that us locals can do what we love. We will be donating to Search and Rescue this year.
Big thank you and shout out to:
El Dorado County Search and Rescue:
Scott Gabler and Sienna Smith and Jason (Sorry, I don’t know your last name).
California Highway Patrol
Helicopter Flight Officer/Paramedic:
David E White
El Dorado County Sherriff:
Greg Almos
Thank you for getting Janet and Samson home safely and for your daily commitment to our community.
Get out and hike with your dog!
DS

I hope the lady, and the dog are doing well. Nice rescue. Thank you California Highway Patrol for helping before it became any more serious…you’re the best!

Some of the posters to this publication are the most negative, judgmental, unkind individuals I’ve ever encountered who apparently fancy themselves as being totally unflawed and always correct. Give yourselves a pat on the back for being so perfect all of the time.

Kudos to CHP and this owner! If we had more loving and responsible dog owners who embrace the love of a canine, we would have more peace in this world. Plain and simple. These beings are not just “dogs,” but they are family members and a huge part of many of our lives. And, like Janet, I too would call anyone I could who had the resources to help rescue him, so I could “selfishly,” yes, I said it … spend the rest of the last few years I have left with him. They are only here for a short while. My dog rescued me in a huge time of grief and there are so many who do the same.

Dogs have a special place and for loads of situations: search and rescue, therapy, guide dogs, herding and protection/K9 Units, etc … our tax dollars hard at work! Please,open your heart and your MIND before you judge.

Lake Tahoe is a wonderful place for a dog, and I know many dogs who take the Tallac climb on a daily basis. This one just had a bad day. Booties come off and don’t always work. Its best to start your dog young and toughen them up – physically and mentally. Dog owners: take this as an educational opportunity to know your limits with your pup.

In regards to her bill: I recently took my pup around a crowded tourist area and I had people offering to purchase him … I just laugh … Then, I was asked by a friend, “would you sell him for $1 million?” I immediately said “no.” Sounds cliche,’ but there is no amount of money that could ever replace the love of this canine.

Cheers to “Man/Woman’s best friend” and celebrate the time you have with them.

I like the gardening talk! Shows community.

Hurray for first responders! I’m happy for my taxes to pay for them, their equipment, their fuel, their retirement, etc.

Our pets are part of our families, and I’m grateful first responders recognize that.

Shenja, All I did was throw in that last question about Dogulas garden because I know her and Mr. Dogula have some veggies growing. I responded about my little patch of solitude and food in my yard. I know it was off topic but just thought I’d ask how her plants were doing. Dogula and I are polar opposites politicaly, and we’ve never met. I’m just trying to find common “ground”, as in soil, and what grows in Tahoe. Come on over if you want some lettuce!!!
Learning as I grow. Take care, Old Long Skiis

Glad to hear of folks reaching across the divide and choosing to peacefully coexist.

A libertarian who thinks religion has any place in government?
I can think of a particular musician who would freak out from the grave if they knew about that.

As a taxpayer I’d rather pay for a dog rescue than pay for a drunk driver rescue. I’d also rather pay for a dog rescue than pay for a drug overdose, or obesity related health care costs, or anything related to tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Complain about a dog rescue all you want- the reality is that we all pay thousands of times as much for alcohol, tobacco, drug, and obesity related costs.

Our dog has bagged many peaks, including Tallac. She loves it, and we can’t imagine not taking her with us. We also brought booties and carried her across some of the scree fields. Despite our frequent paw checks and preparation, there is always the possibility that something unexpected will happen.

Personally, I would never take my dogs on any hike. They are small and would become dinner for a bird or coyote & they don’t like their paws to get dirty. However, I do know from personal experience that sometimes you get moving on an adventure and forget where you are. My hubby and I went kayaking one day. Our destination was the Valhalla area from the keys. When we got close I said, “Look Honey the opening of Emerald Bay looks close”. (Famous last words). After hugging the shore to get there and being tired already, we reached Vikingsholm shore. We had also stopped and climbed the Tea House. I didn’t pack enough food or hydration. Thank goodness the museum was open, we got ice cream, power bars & Gatorade. On the way home, we made to Reagan beach and I was spent, so we called family to get a ride from Reagan Beach. Luckily, we had planned ahead for a ride home. But, It’s very easy for a trip to become an unplanned trip when you catch a second wind.