Dave Gaillard of Bozeman and his wife were skiing when he spotted an avalanche heading their way. The last words that his wife remembers spoken by her husband were a warning for her to go to a safe area, but he was not able to heed that warning. He was buried in the avalanche near Cooke City.
David Gaillard and Jody Ray Verhasselt were both found by search and rescue teams under avalanches that occurred on New Year’s Eve. The search teams feared the worse when they continued to search for David Gaillard's dog named Ole. He had been missing since the avalanche, and it was feared that he had been buried also.
The Welsh corgi dog showed up at the motel where the Gaillard's had stayed before going skiing. Ole was alive and exhausted, and he had come back to find his owners. He was returned to the family's home in Bozeman.
When traveling with a pet, it is important to follow some safety tips to keep your pet safe. Cold weather can be especially harsh on a dog, but there are some things to ensure your dog's safety. A dog needs to remain on a leash in an area covered with snow since a dog can become lost easily. In addition, you need to make sure that your dog is wearing a dog tag with contact information in case he does get lost. To protect your dog from the cold air, consider putting him on a doggie sweater for warmth.
Many people enjoy taking their pets with them when they travel, but they need to enforce some safety rules in order to keep their pets safe. Protecting your pet is your responsibility as a pet owner, and it will only take a few minutes to protect them.
