DDG: Dog Lost In SC Wilderness For 5 Months Finally Reunites With Owner

A husky mix named Oakley was recently reunited with her owner after surviving five months lost in the wilderness in Greenville County, South Carolina. The rescue organization Anakin’s Trails Stray and Pet Recovery shared in a social media post that Oakley was one of four dogs lost in the woods around June. The organization launched a rescue mission after Oakley was spotted by a wildlife camera a few weeks ago.

To capture Oakley, rescuers used a custom trap with food bait designed to catch skittish and fearful dogs. When the pup was finally reunited with her family, she was hesitant to approach her owner, but after a few sniffs, she recognized them and responded with tail wags and lots of kisses. A video of the touching reunion was shared on social media and viewed over 100-thousand times.

While Oakley’s rescue was successful, the rescue organization is still working to find her sister, who’s still on the loose. Oakley's mother and another sister were caught previously and also reunited with their family.

Source: USA TODAY