To lose something and then get it back is probably one of the happiest things in the world! Especially for owners who have lost their dogs, the moment they are reunited with their beloved pet, all the regret, worry, and self-blame in their hearts instantly turn into ecstasy. The joy of getting something back is indescribable and can only be understood by those who have owned a dog.
I saw a dog that had been missing for over a year online.
The pet owner, who lives in Guangdong, never imagined that her dog, which had been missing for over a year, would return to her in this way. Even though the little guy is now so dirty that he is "completely different" from before, the moment she saw him, she knew that he was the dog that had been on the minds of her whole family.
The owner was able to find their beloved dog thanks to an online post looking for a new home for the dog. Ever since their pet dog went missing, the owner had been paying extra attention to all kinds of information about dogs.
The moment she saw the post, her heart skipped a beat, because the dog in the photo looked so much like her dog Kobe, who had been missing for over a year.
The dog sneaked out in September 2022 while its owner was opening the door. After the whole family discovered the dog was missing, they immediately searched the surrounding area.
They also checked the surveillance footage, but unfortunately, after searching for several months, they still couldn't find the dog. However, they did not give up hope and continued to search for Kobe's whereabouts through various means.
To everyone's surprise, more than a year after the dog went missing, its owner found it in a post.
Because the little guy was spotted more than ten kilometers away from their home, even after seeing the photo, the owner couldn't be completely sure whether the dog was Kobe or just another dog that looked similar.
I finally found you, and I'm so glad I didn't give up.
The dog owner contacted the poster and learned that the dog had been wandering on this road for several months, usually roaming around that area, and that many people in the neighborhood knew it.
According to the aunt who often feeds the dog, no matter how others chase it, the little guy always comes back here, leading many people to believe that the dog's home is nearby and that it was abandoned here by its owner.
The dog was very wary of humans. The poster had been feeding the dog for a long time but still couldn't gain its trust. The little guy would run away as soon as it finished eating.
After seeing the photos provided by the dog owner, the poster also felt that the two dogs looked very similar, but dogs with this kind of appearance are too common. Even though the hope was slim, the dog owner still wanted to catch them, and she asked the poster to help keep an eye out for the dogs.
Unexpectedly, the person who posted the message encountered the dog the very next day. She quickly protected the dog and promptly notified its owner, who and their family rushed over.
Upon hearing that familiar "Kobe," the furry child froze for a few seconds, then frantically wagged its tail and rushed towards its owner's mother-in-law, letting out a pitiful whimper, as if saying, "Master, why did you take so long? I've been waiting for you for so long!"
The dog, who was indifferent and wary to everyone else, finally let down its guard in front of its owner and became a spoiled little child.
The grandmother, who had been missing her dog for over a year, hugged the dog tightly, tears streaming down her face. Everyone present was deeply moved.
It turns out that when the dog was at home, it was usually fed by the grandmother who took it for walks. Therefore, the dog had the closest relationship with the grandmother and always liked to stick by her side. To the grandmother, Kobe was like her child.
On the way home, the dog lay next to her grandmother and acted affectionately, as if trying to express all the longing she had felt over the past year.
A year after it went missing, it actually got fatter.
After arriving home, Kobe stayed by Grandma's side without leaving her side for even a second, as if she would disappear if he left her for even a second.
After wandering for over a year, it was truly exhausted. The little guy nestled contentedly in its grandmother's arms, letting go of all its anxieties and worries, and could finally get a good night's sleep.
The next day, the owner took the dog to the vet for a check-up. To her surprise, the dog had gained weight after being a stray for more than a year, but otherwise, it didn't have any major health problems.
This is all thanks to the kindness of the people who fed Kobe. During the year or so that the dog was away from home, it encountered so many kind people. It was because of these kind people that Kobe was able to return to its owner and start a happy life again.
May all dogs that get lost by accident have this good fortune. We also want to remind all pet owners to keep their dogs on a leash when they go out and to always keep them within your sight. Not all lost dogs can find their way home.
