160-pound dog gives up during hike on Oregon mountain. See the ‘poor baby’ get a lift
A 160-pound dog wouldn’t budge on an Oregon trail, so rescuers gave the “sweet pup” a lift down the mountain, fire officials said.
The Great Pyrenees was hiking Saddle Mountain on June 12, the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District said in a Facebook post.
At one point, he “suddenly refused to keep walking,” fire officials said.
That’s when his owners realized his paws were cut and raw.
They called rescuers and a team trekked up the mountain with a stretcher and placed the dog in it.
Fire officials said the trail has fencing laid on the ground to help with traction and stability; however, the sharp wires can injure animals’ paws.
Dogs are allowed on this trail, but officials said it’s not dog friendly.
Rescue teams have responded to several calls over the years about dogs that have needed help with cut paws or dehydration.
“Just as we humans can build up calluses by incremental exposure to rough surfaces, you can do the same with your dog if you plan on frequent hikes or know they’ll be walking on rougher surfaces throughout their life,” officials said.
Facebook users commented on the post thanking rescuers for helping the dog.
“Poor baby! Thank you for coming to the rescue,” one person commented on Facebook.
“So sad, thank you for helping that sweet pup!” another person wrote.
“That’s a rough hike for a dog,” another person commented.
Saddle Mountain is about a 70-mile drive northwest from Portland.
The Saddle Mountain Trail is 4.7 miles out-and-back with an elevation gain of 1,794 feet, according to AllTrails. It’s described as being challenging but has ocean views at the summit.
This story was originally published July 15, 2024 at 2:57 PM with the headline "160-pound dog gives up during hike on Oregon mountain. See the ‘poor baby’ get a lift."
