A missing dog was caught on video ringing his owner’s doorbell early in the morning, as if he had just returned from a job.
The story started when a family’s dog escaped from their home around 6 PM. As night fell and hours passed, the owners grew more worried. They likely spent the evening searching the neighborhood, calling out their dog’s name, and praying for his safe return. Anyone who’s had a pet go missing knows how scary and helpless it feels.
While his family worried, the dog was off on his own adventure. For ten hours, he roamed free, probably sniffing new smells, chasing exciting sounds, and enjoying the outdoors. He had no idea how much concern he was causing back home.
At 4 AM, the family woke up to their doorbell ringing. Confused and sleepy, they checked their doorbell camera. To their surprise, they saw their missing dog standing on the porch, looking calm as could be.
The doorbell camera caught a funny scene. The dog stood there, wagging his tail, with a look that seemed to say, “Hey, I’m back! Today was a long day at work!”
The owner’s comment sums it up perfectly: “My dog ran away around 6 yesterday. I get a doorbell ring at 4am. He acted like he just got home from work.”
Many pet owners can relate to this story. Dogs love to explore, and sometimes they wander off. It’s scary when our pets go missing, but stories like this remind us that they often find their way back home.
WATCH: Missing Dog Rings Owner’s Doorbell
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