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Teary Moment Dog Returns to the Warm Arms of Her Owner After Getting Lost for Five Whole Years

Sophia
by Sophia
9 Sep 2022

Many pet owners consider their furry buddies to be significant members of the family. With this thought in mind, they can never imagine losing them, even for a day.

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As a result, when a beloved pet dies, its owners cry bitterly and wish that their pets could live happy lives in Heaven. Pet parents, on the other hand, frequently experience excruciating pain when their pets go missing, as they have no idea how they are doing or whether they are still alive.

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Because of this, it would be the finest day of the owners' lives if they could one day find their missing pets. An emotional reunion story involving a dog and her owner recently occurred at the Evanston Animal Shelter.

Tanya Ohanian, the director of this shelter, was alerted that a dog was running loose in Cook County, Illinois. She believed the dog to be a stray, but the shelter personnel discovered a microchip in its body.

However, there was little prospect of locating the dog's owner because the information was outdated. Fortunately, a nearby group called Microchip Hunters provided assistance, and they eventually discovered the dog's precise details.

As it turned out, the alleged stray had been adopted and was affectionately named Dottie. She had been apart from her cherished family for five years.

Tanya Ohanian was informed of a dog roaming around in the vicinity of Cook County, Illinois

Tanya Ohanian was informed of a dog roaming around in the vicinity of Cook County, Illinois
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As soon as Ohanian found out, she informed the dog's owner of the wonderful news. The dog's human father, George Loving, was astonished to learn that Dottie had returned.

Loving recalled that he had actually cried several nights about it. He was overjoyed to see his precious girl again because he had missed her for such a long time. 

Dottie’s family was afraid that their pup might forget them after a long time

Dottie’s family was afraid that their pup might forget them after a long time
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Although Dottie's owners were concerned that their dog might have eventually forgotten them, the dog proved them wrong, as she was happily astonished when she saw them. Ohanian said that there was never any hesitancy, and "it was just beautiful." 

Dottie overcame all the adversities and returned to the gentle hugs of her loving family

Dottie overcame all the adversities and returned to the gentle hugs of her loving family
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Everyone's hearts were warmed by this reunion. The family was ecstatic, and the shelter workers shared in their joyful moment.

All of them shed tears of joy at Dottie's story, as it now has a perfect conclusion.

Not only was the family over the moon, but the shelter staff also felt happy for them

Not only was the family over the moon, but the shelter staff also felt happy for them
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Over the previous five years, nobody could truly tell what Dottie must have gone through, and her adventures would likely remain a secret forever. Regardless of what occurred, she managed to overcome all obstacles and return to the comforting arms of her loved ones. 

This reunion melted everybody’s hearts, including ours

This reunion melted everybody’s hearts, including ours
Tanya Ohanian

It must have been hard for Dottie’s owners not to know where their dog was or what had happened to her. It’s just like looking for something important only to find it when you must have forgotten about it.

It’s a wonderful feeling indeed. Please feel free to share this heartfelt story with all your dog-loving family and friends.

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