Missing Dog Reunites With His Family After Two Years Because They Saw Him On The News
I feel that one of the saddest things in the world is seeing missing pet posters around town or shared on social media. The heartbreak that those families must feel is devastating; however, the joy they experience when they are reunited must be immense. As Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a happiness researcher, states, "The joy of reuniting with a loved one, including pets, can significantly boost our happiness and well-being" (sonjalyubomirsky.com). This is a story about that joy. A small brown dog was handed over to the Wisconsin Humane Society, and the workers didn't think he would have any trouble finding a new home. The woman who brought the dog in said that she had found him as a stray, but the dog had trouble adjusting to his new environment. The poor dog was adorable but so scared of new people that he seemed to be better suited to a different type of home.
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.”
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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