“That dog went nuts. For her kids, for her. It was incredible,” Canfield said.
By: Lydia Crawley
The Parsons Advocate
A dog lost two years ago during Mountaineer Days has been reunited with its owner, according to Tucker County Animal Shelter Director Stacey Canfield. The announcement came as a part of an update to the Tucker County Commission Thursday, June 13th. “The most exciting part of this report is one dog that was brought to us was a dog that was lost at Mountaineer Days two years ago,” Canfield said.
The dog was lost when it ran off during fireworks, according to Canfield. “The fireworks started and their dog took off,” Canfield said.
Canfield said the owners had been actively trying to find the lost dog since it first ran off. According to Canfield, a reward was offered and an extensive search effort was undertaken. “They searched, they had a $1,000 reward out for this long, they looked and looked and looked,” Canfield said.
According to Canfield, the dog was found wandering by the Rubenstein Center and brought into the shelter. “We posted it and the lady reached out and came and met him.”
Canfield said the dog recognized his family even after all the time he was lost. According to Canfield when the owner and her children arrived, the dog became overcome with excitement at the site of its owners. “That dog went nuts,” Canfield said. “For her kids, for her. It was incredible.”
Canfield said that her office had been in contact with the veterinarian to compare puppy pictures with the dog that was brought in to make sure of a positive identification. “Look at these puppy pictures compared to the adult, just to be sure,” Canfield said. “I mean, you never know 100%, but its too exact to not be perfect.”
Canfield said the owner has taken the dog home and he is doing well since returning home.“She’s taken him home and he’s doing great,” Canfield said.
