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![]() Bum, A Friend of ShortyDied 1951 - Fairplay, Colorado Shorty was a burro, and the beloved town mooch of Fairplay, CO. Bum was his dog pal. When Shorty died and was buried on the courthouse lawn, Bum was grief-stricken. He lay down on Shorty's grave and refused to move or eat until he died as well. Shorty was then dug up, and Bum was laid to rest alongside his friend. Bum, A Friend of Shorty's: Address: 7th St., Fairplay, CO [Show Map] Directions: US 285 to Hwy 9 (Main St). West into town. Left on 7th St. one block. Corner of 7th and Front Sts. |



