"SPOTS" found.....{sort of}

Hi everyone, I received a call a couple of hours ago from a guy who traps in the area where me and Spots had our encounter. While he was checking his traps, he came across Spots collar which had my phone number. He told me that,  where he found the collar there looked like there was a fight of some sort, some blood but, not a lot. He gave me his analysis of what may have happened there from the tracks he discovered. I am not going to go into it because, it is to emotional for me. I will give myself the appropriate time to take all this in but, I don't think I will get another dog. There has been way to many bad things happening and I just can't deal with them. I hope you understand. Thank you all for your support.

                                        R.I.P.

                                     "SPOTS"

Spots is missing

and I feel responsible. I haven't posted in awhile because, of Spots missing. Last Sunday, I took Spots up to a place by Hatcher's Pass. Took some snacks and my camera to get some great photos. About 20 minutes after leaving the truck we went into the woods to find a place by a big creek to just hang out. 5 minutes in we were charged by a black bear, I unleashed Spots and he went into action as that is what he was bred to do. I ran back to the truck and got my 12 gauge shotgun and went back. There was no sign of the bear or Spots. I called for him constantly but, no reply. I spent about 3 hours looking for him and nothing. I called 4 friends and we have been going back to look for him every day except, for today. I think I am afraid of what I might find. I keep telling myself, he is still chasing the bear but, I think I know the outcome. I decided to wait a couple of days and go back this weekend and I may spend a couple of days camping in case he got lost and he comes back.

Right now, I am an emotional wreck and blame only me. I have an appt. with my Mental Health specialist on Monday. Please put Spots in your prayers. What I do know is, Spots is a HERO and saved my life. I hope you all understand my feelings right now. Thank you, John