Missing Dog Reunites With His Family After Two Years Because They Saw Him On The News
Few things tug at the heart like a missing pet story, especially when a family has spent years wondering where their dog ended up. In Wisconsin, a small brown dog named Payday was brought to the Wisconsin Humane Society after being found as a stray, and at first he seemed too nervous to settle in anywhere. The shelter expected he might need a patient new home, but a local news segment changed everything in a matter of minutes.
Payday had actually been missing for two years after slipping away during an evening walk, and his family never stopped hoping he would turn up. When his face appeared on FOX6 News Milwaukee’s Adopt-A-Pet segment, someone recognized him right away and called the station. What happened next was the kind of reunion people never forget.
And once Payday saw his family again, the whole story took a turn no one at the shelter expected.
Just look at the little guy!
Unfortunately, despite being a feisty animal with a huge personality, there wasn't much interest in the little dog. The shelter decided that a little publicity might help the dog find a family who would love him just as he is.
The dog was featured on FOX6 News Milwaukee’s Adopt-A-Pet segment, and just minutes later, the station received a call.
In a Dr. Ramani Durvasula's blog, she discusses the serendipity of unexpected connections, stating:
“Sometimes, moments of recognition come from the most unlikely circumstances. The universe has a way of bringing us together with those we care about, even when we least expect it.”
“It’s fascinating how a simple act, like leaving the TV on, can lead to a reunion that feels almost fated. This speaks to the deep emotional bonds we have with our pets and the lengths we go to reconnect with them.”
This is similar to a mom reuniting with her lost dog after a two-year separation.
Watch the touching reunion below.
The dog, Payday, had been a gift for Dwight's then ten-year-old daughter and had gone missing after getting loose during an evening walk. Dwight's mom, Melissa, rushed over to the shelter to pick up the dog, and as soon as Payday recognized her, his whole personality changed.
Angela Speed, vice president of communications at the Wisconsin Humane Society, told The Dodo:
“You could tell he immediately recognized her, and it was such a joyous reunion. It was magical. Most people know animal shelters as places where you adopt animals, but reuniting lost animals with their families is a core part of our work.
Every time we’re able to reunite an animal with their family, it’s a memorable occasion... It was a privilege to witness it.”
Isn't this story the cutest? Have you ever been reunited with a missing pet? Tell us all about it in the comments!
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