Lost dog reunited with family after two year, 2000km cross country odyssey
A Florida family has been reunited with their loveable pet dog almost two years after the pet went missing.
Relay the Jack Russell terrier x German Sheppard was found almost 2000km from home, in New York, and brought to a rescue group.
The three-and-a-half year old pooch escaped through a gap in the fence on the family's property back in February 2016.
The Bobbi and the Strays rescue group traced the doggo's microchip and tracked down its family astonished family in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A volunteer hand delivered Relay to her owners on Friday night, after a 22 hour-drive, The Palm Beach Post reported.
A welcome home banner and balloons hung outside to welcome Relay home, while her 18-year-old owner Richard Moneck eagerly waited.
“I’m so excited. I get to spend time with my old friend,” he said.
It was an emotional reunion as family and friends huddled around Richard as he hugged Relay for the first time in months, as tears flowed.
“It’s just a miracle she’s home,” Richard’s mother said. “It’s been a year and seven months.”
