Current:Home > InvestVideo shows moment dog recognizes owner after being lost for five months in the wilderness -WealthFlow Academy
Video shows moment dog recognizes owner after being lost for five months in the wilderness
View
Date:2025-04-19 02:07:10
A dog that survived for five months lost in the wilderness of Greenville County, South Carolina was captured having a very special reunion with her owner in a sweet video.
Anakin’s Trails Stray and Pet Recovery said in a Facebook post Sunday that the husky mix, named Oakley, was one of four dumped in the woods by a dog trainer around June and had been roaming in the wilderness around Greenville County since.
After Hurricane Helene, Oakley was not seen for weeks until eventually being spotted again on camera. The rescue service then began the process of trapping her.
Rescuers said a custom trap with food bait, often used to assist in recovering skittish and fearful dogs, eventually captured Oakley. One other dog in a similar predicament is still out there, they said, with the organization working to capture her as well.
Watch the sweet reunion here
The video of the reunification shows Oakley slowly approaching her owner, seemingly hesitant at first. Experiencing what Anakin’s Trails Stray and Pet Recovery called "lost dog syndrome," Oakley didn't look to recognize her family at first.
After a few careful sniffs, however, Oakley's memory came flooding back. Tail wagging and body wiggling, Oakley spends the rest of the clip smothering her humans in kisses.
While Oakley's happy ending has already arrived, the rescue said in other Facebook posts that another dumped husky mix, Oakley's sister Juno, is pregnant and still on the run. According to an update shared Thursday, Juno is roughly one month pregnant and has about another month before her puppies arrive. "Our main goal right now is to get Juno," said the post.
The other dogs who originally went missing are Oakley's mom, Nova Jo, who was caught early in the search, and sister Marley, who was caught Tuesday and later reunited with her family.
The rescue did not have additional information to share about the trainer or any further investigation into the incident.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
veryGood! (2)
Related
- The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
- 'The Voice': Team Dan + Shay leads with 3 singers in Top 9, including Instant Save winner
- Olympic flame arrives in Marseille, France, 79 days before the Paris 2024 Games
- Here is what Stormy Daniels testified happened between her and Donald Trump
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- Final Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered river, police confirm
- Charm Necklaces Are The Jewelry Trend of Spring & Summer: Here Are The 13 Cutest Ones To Shop ASAP
- Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting professor in 2022
- Sam Taylor
- The Fed just dashed hopes for lower mortgage rates. What homebuyers need to know.
Ranking
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Final Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered river, police confirm
- WNBA to begin charter travel for all teams this season
- You’ll Love Jessica Biel’s Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse at Met Gala 2024 Look
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- The TWR Supercat V-12 is the coolest Jaguar XJS you (probably) forgot about
- New York City jail guard suffers burns from body camera igniting
- Climate Change Is Pushing Animals Closer to Humans, With Potentially Catastrophic Consequences
Recommendation
Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
Alabama lawmakers approve tax breaks for businesses that help employees afford child care
Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting professor in 2022
US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
Kourtney Kardashian Shares Beautiful Moment Between Travis Barker and Son Rocky
The Fed just dashed hopes for lower mortgage rates. What homebuyers need to know.
Hang on! 'NCIS' stars Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo reveal the title for Tony, Ziva spinoff series