Man Starts Crying When Cop Reunites Him With His Missing Dog
Arrow was missing for three long days, and Gary was already bracing for the worst. For anyone who has ever loved a pet like family, that kind of silence can feel unbearable.
In Watsonville, California, police got involved after a call about the missing emotional support dog. Their search did not turn up Arrow right away, but they kept working until they found the woman who had taken him in.
What happened next was the kind of reunion that leaves everyone in tears.
Meet Arrow, an emotional support dog
Watch the video here:
Watsonville Police Department shared the video on its Facebook page with a caption:
"A devastating three days have come to an end for Gary, who thought he’d never see his emotional support companion, Arrow.
His four-legged buddy, a Champion Doberman Pinscher valued at more than $3,000, went missing last Saturday. Gary called us as soon as he realized Arrow was gone.
Officers worked with Gary to try to find Arrow but had no luck. However, a few days later, our officers identified a woman who had found Arrow and taken him home.
There were nothing but tears of joy when Officer Angel Hernandez reunited Gary with his best friend. These are the moments we live for."
The heartwarming video captured the public’s attention, and hundreds of people commented on it, commending the police officers’ dedication and wishing all the best to Gary and Arrow. We agree that this is a wonderful example of human compassion.
We only wish we could see more of these happy stories.
Gary’s reaction is the same kind of relief as the man overwhelmed with joy when his lost puppy was finally recovered.
On its website, the American Humane Society states:
"Each year, approximately 10 million pets are lost in the United States, and millions of those end up in the nation’s animal shelters. Tragically, only 15 percent of dogs and 2 percent of cats in shelters without ID tags or microchips are reunited with their owners. In contrast, 47% of lost dogs are reunited with their owners in the United Kingdom, where ISO standard chips are available and a more efficient database is utilized."
The American Humane Association also estimates that 1 out of 3 pets become lost at some point in their lifetime. This makes microchips a sound investment.
For another gut-punch reunion, see the retired police dog handler who cried after years apart: “Tears Flow As Retired Police Dog Reunites With Former Handler After Several Years Apart”.
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