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QueenScoopalot
02-19-2005, 05:47 PM
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0205/206577.html

Deaf, Elderly Dog Survives a Week Outside
Friday February 11, 2005 3:18pm


Dale City, Va. (AP) - Bud the dog is nothing if not a survivor.

He's 13, deaf and spends most of his time inside. So when he ran away from his Dale City home January 29th - right before a snowstorm - his family prepared for the worst.

They spent a week searching for him, but were supposed to leave for Florida. So they put a note on their front door offering a reward and listing their cell phone number.

Sure enough, two girls walking near a retention pond heard Bud whining behind a fence. They rescued him, fed him, then called the phone number on his collar. After leaving a message, they got one of their moms to drive them to the address on the collar, where they found the note and called the owners.

They'll be reunited with Bud when they get home Saturday. The neighbors who usually dog-sit are now watching Bud.

Poor dear boy
:(

lizbud
02-19-2005, 07:01 PM
Aw, poor Bud.:( I'm glad he was found & cared for.I don't
think I could have left town with my dog missing.Probably
would have sent the family and stayed behind to find him.:)

delidog
02-19-2005, 08:54 PM
Aww Bud...I would have cancelled my trip and kept looking for you...sweet boy!!!

Glad that Someone cared ...and You are safe and sound!!!!!!

Hugs and Treats!!

pitc9
02-19-2005, 09:54 PM
OMG... how on EARTH could they have left without knowing where he was? I could have never left!
But I'm so glad to hear the happy ending!!!

Oggyflute
02-19-2005, 10:12 PM
Bud made it back to his family, thats pretty important.

senorita02
02-20-2005, 10:20 AM
Im with the rest of you, there is NO WAY i would have left town without knowing my baby was safe & sound with me.
But... what a happy ending for Bud!

RobiLee
02-20-2005, 12:16 PM
I am so glad that this had a happy ending!

KYS
02-20-2005, 12:24 PM
posted by RobiLee:I am so glad that this had a happy ending! >>>>>>>>>>>>>

Me too!