Grumpy Old Max • September 24, 2021

Two Dogs Comfort Each Other After Their Owner Died During A Hike

Two dogs are running in the grass with a ball.

After a hiking incident that killed their owner, these two dogs, namely Tonka and Little P, comfort each other during the toughest time of their lives.

Kris Busching decided to go on a hike with his two pooches. Along with them is Kris’ friend, Mark.

However, the hikers found themselves lost in the middle of the hike. After two days, Kris and his company tried to navigate and descend into a canyon to acquire freshwater. Kris, though, fell from the canyon, resulting in his immediate death.

Kris managed to hold on to a rock, but he eventually lost his grip on it. The two dogs likewise tumbled to the bottom of the canyon after Kris pulled the two, so he could hold on to the rock. The two dogs suffered major injuries, but they were pronounced okay.

Tonka and Little P stayed beside Kris’ dead body until help came after one day.

Mark couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the Two dogs comfort each other.

Mark was speechless during the rescue because he could not believe what happened to his best friend, Kris.

The rescuers brought the survivors to the hospitals so that their wound would be treated. Later on, Mark similarly engaged in a debriefing session to alleviate his anxiety. When Mark regained consciousness, he broke the sad news to Kris’ family back in New York. After the dogs received treatment, Mark sent them home to Kris’ family with a heavy heart. Tonka and Little P do not know where to start after the incident. However, help came for the two dogs when volunteers from Mr. Bones & Co. stepped in to help Tonka and Little P.

The two dogs shared a heartwarming moment back at the veterinary clinic that got captured through a video. In a video, Tonka and Little P were seen comforting each other during the tough times.

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