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This Pup Walked 10 Miles Back to Her Old Shelter

One January evening, a rescue dog named Bailey, who had recently been adopted from Texas' Animal Rescue League of El Paso, went missing from her new home.

Bailey's newly adopted family quickly contacted the shelter and they posted the following on Facebook "This beautiful girl — Bailey — has gotten loose in the area of Mesa and Sunland Park, on the west side. She is very friendly. If you spot her or find her, please call," on Jan. 29, along with a number of photos of Bailey.

According to KFOX14, it didn't take long before the rescue's followers started reaching out about sightings, but in the end, the shelter wouldn't need them.

In the early morning of Jan 31. The Animal Rescue posted the following on Facebook "Bailey is now safe. To all those who searched, spotted, called, hoped - we thank you. As we know, dogs are incredible. Bailey made her own way back to ARL and rang our ring doorbell at 1:15 am, saying she wanted in. Staff rushed to the shelter and put Bailey in her run," the rescue also attached a photo of Bailey taken by the facility's doorbell camera.

We are so happy to hear that Bailey is safe and sound.

Photo: Bailey returned to Animal Rescue League on January 31, 2023. Credit: Animal Rescue League

What to do if your Pet goes missing?

If your pet does become lost, don’t delay. According to American Humane, Take the following steps to help bring your companion animal home to safety.

  • Act fast! Don’t waste days hoping your pet will come home. The sooner you begin your search, the better the odds of finding them.
  • Search your neighborhood or the area where your pet was lost and let people know you have a missing pet.
  • Call your pet’s name and check any places where they could have become trapped, such as in basements or garages or under vehicles. A lost pet often will hide during the day, so be sure to go out again at night with a flashlight and call for them.
  • Sometimes a can of food can lure a hungry and scared pet to you.
  • Check with your local shelters every day. Don’t just call — also visit the shelters to search for your pet. Many animals are difficult to describe over the phone, and only you really know what your pet looks like.
  • Call all animal control agencies in your town and surrounding areas. Animal control officers work through the police department and pick up stray animals. Call them or check their shelters at least every two days.
  • Check with local neighborhood groups on Nextdoor or Facebook.
  • Use your pet’s photo to make “lost pet” signs. Put them up in your neighborhood and in post offices, libraries, pet supply stores, veterinary offices and grocery stores. Inform your veterinarian and groomer that your pet is lost in case they receive a call.
  • Watch the found ads. Respond to any that might be close to your pet’s description. A week of wandering the streets can make white pets look drab gray, and the ad’s description might not exactly fit.
  • Remember that pets with ID tags and microchips are much more likely to find their way back home.

For more information from American Humane on how to local a lost animal click here


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