OHLY the Bernese mountain dog was finally rescued Saturday after a two-week effort to capture the wily animal. North Shore Rescue volunteers eventually corralled the dog in order to stop other would-be rescuers from getting into difficulty in dangerous backcountry. Public support on social and conventional media was astonishing and funds to continue the rescue effort were raised and exceeded. Should we really put as much effort into rescuing dogs as we do into rescuing their human counterparts? Find us on Facebook or Twitter and tell us what you think. - Annie Ellison
George Whitlock. North Vancouver
Yes. It's great what they did to find the dog. I have two cats at home and I would do the same thing. . . I wouldn't stop looking 'til I found 'em.
Madeleine MacLuhan North Vancouver
Absolutely, yes. Because it's somebody's dog, it's like losing a child. It's one of the family. No matter what, if it's a cat or dog or goat, it's part of the family.
James French North Vancouver
Yes. A dog will follow you anywhere and protect you any time. People are just as important but you gotta remember (if) they're lost, they're stupid. . . .
George Dell North Vancouver
Yes. Whenever I mix with animals, I like animals more than people. Not everybody is friendly. Even my pussycats are more friendly than dogs.
Judy Brown North Vancouver
No. We need to invest in people as much as or more than lost animals. We're very attached to our pets but people are important too.
