Forum:Dogmeat Glitch?

Hey Everyone, I have had kind of a sad moment. I was running the 'Agatha's Song' Quest and entered a spot with like 4 Mirelurk Hunters, and despite my repeated efforts, Dogmeat Died everytime. So I gave up trying to protect him and went back through the door immediately after loading the game, and then chose the 'Return to Vault 101' option.

Upon completing the quest I returned to Vault 101, however, Dogmeat isn't there. :sad face:

I was under the impression that Dogmeat couldn't die on his return travel, and also, I never recieved the ' Dogmeat has Died ' message.

My question is, is he glitched and gone forever? I mean I don't want to load my game as it has been a long time since the last 'non auto' save.

Secondly, if he is glitched does that mean when I inevitably install Broken Steel that the puppies perk will not bring me a new pup companion?

Updated Well I rebooted, no change. -

Update! - I've been making regular trips to Vault 101 to see if he is just taking a long time to show up.

Update! - It worked! He randomly showed up on like the 8th time i returned to the vault. I took him back to my Megaton House and made him wait there for use.

-Chris