I know that sometimes I give dogs a hard time.

They are dogs, for God's sake.

But I must tip my hat (even if I don't have one) to Ole.

This Welsh corgi was feared dead in an avalanche Saturday that killed his owner in Montana.

But, somehow the dog  showed up four days later at the Montana motel where his owners had stayed the night before going skiing.

How he survived the avalanche and made his way back is a story that only Ole knows for sure.

One thing is certain, even in tragedy, Ole managed to provide a glimmer of hope.

Animals, even dogs, never cease to amaze.

Later, P.

P.S., At right is a picture of Ole