Grizzly

Dog returns after two years missing
Dec 5 2004
A South Bend family got an early Christmas present this year. Their family pet, who ran away from home, is now back where it belongs. But this is no ordinary lost dog story.

The Faulk family considers it a Christmas miracle. Their young daughter found her long-lost friend, by chance, after he was missing for two years.

Two years ago the Faulk's moved into a new home, but lost part of their family. Tami Faulk said, "In the midst of moving furniture in and out, the gate was left open and our dogs escaped."

One dog made its way back home, but Grizzly was never found. Haley Faulk and her dog were inseparable and it broke her heart. The family tried animal control and went to Pet Refuge, but every road they went down was a dead end . . . until Wednesday.

Haley wanted to see puppies at the shelter. Haley’s mom said, "They walked in and Haley went ahead and walked thru and she says, 'Grandma, it's Grizzly!'”

Haley knew it was him and Grizzly knew it was Haley. "He recognized her up from jump. I mean, I guess he was in the cage crying and Haley was crying," said Tami Faulk.

A chip in his ear confirmed that it was Haley’s dog. Grizzly wasn't doing so well and the Faulk's found him just in time. After two long years Haley, by chance, brought her best friend back.

Grizzly did have that chip used to locate missing pets, but the family had moved and South Bend Animal Control didn't have the new address.

The Faulk's phone number didn't change, so they had hoped for a call, but now they're just glad to have their dog back.

Source:
http://www.mirescue.com/board/index.php?showtopic=1683&mode=threaded