Stranger Helps Woman Find Her Lost Dog | The Dodo Faith = Restored

[@MsPhillyG]

That little guy is a real survior, he made it on his all those days in the cold. These people that didn't give up thier perseverance saved this little guys life..they are absolutely awesome. Praying lil Flick finds the most amazing forever home soon.

[@RobbieStacks90]

"Let go of me! I'm not your slave anymore! Help! Help! I'm being abducted!" - Flick

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af.

[@thejaminanimal4690]

@@goodnightmunchie No one cares what you think in that sick waste of cerebral failure you call a brain.

[@HelenaBKay]

Why? That dog knew what he wanted. Even got himself a little home. They should have left him alone

[@gin6752]

@@HelenaBKay Please never get a pet.

[@samanthaabreu782]

Nice to see how people watch a video but do not pay attention to the information. She said he will be available for adoption, so obsviously she was a foster mom and the dog didn't have the time to bond with her before running away. That's why he didn't come when she called and needed to get used to her home again.

[@annalicciardi9950]

I also know her from other videos of the dodo she usually foster a lot

[@JP-uf9sh]

I was going to ask what kind of owner a dog doesnt recognize and come back to. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

To be fair, they really did not make it clear that the dog was not hers. It was only that small snippet at the end and very easy to miss. Thanks for letting people know though.

[@jules3048]

Tnx for that. I totally missed that and was really wondering about the whole story and worried for that dog. Tnx!

[@sabinewetzel2272]

Thank you very much! When I saw that vid I ask myself....why he did not want to go to her? ❤❤❤

[@MurCurieux]

What a smart dog to find that hiding place :)

[@rileyxbell]

Not very smart to run away from the people that feed you. Especially in the winter

[@worldneedshumanity1565]

He was on a little adventure 😂

[@erikbihari3625]

More strangers need to be like this!

[@Babylon-WILL-fall]

He was afraid of something not sure what but he's adorable

[@eh1702]

He was being fostered at the time, so he wasn’t very familiar with his temporary carer - and possibly never trained to come when called. He might have been a street dog before this.

[@JanLovesBmx]

@@eh1702 yea that makes sense. falling back to what he knows, there might be a situation of some kind of stress and boom hes zooming away

[@chhansen9813]

exactly, Im afraid its in the home!

[@HelenaBKay]

He seemed happier outside, even in the snow. That's a strong sign...

[@tommurphree5630]

There are two types of dogs when you take them off the leash . Some bolt and head for the hills . Others stay near and in your sight . They are just as athletic and energetic as the ones that run away . I was happy the last dog I owned stayed near .

[@Maddy-me5hz]

Soo many foster dogs that I wish we could just tell them, it's gonna be okay. This house is okay. It's going to be fine moving forward. Little guy so afraid. I'm glad you got him again.

[@videoettaceo8900]

A real SWAT operation! Well done!

[@LaviniaDeMortalium]

One of my biggest fear is losing my dogs like this. Grateful people like this are out there.

[@brianbickle7395]

Microchips!!

[@johnyracercat]

GPS Dog Tracker.

[@MsPhillyG]

@@brianbickle7395 They only help if a dog is scanned.

[@brianbickle7395]

@@MsPhillyG yes but there’s been reports of dogs missing years and being successfully reunited with owners.

[@kellygervais3440]

The comment section tells you that she is fostering this dog... great job catching him..👍😍

[@chrismorgan9153]

That took me a second to figure out, myself. When he wasn't deliriously happy that his mom was at his tree, I thought that's odd. Well, then it made sense when she brought him "home." It really should be said earlier, because I was thinking this dog really doesn't like his owner very much...lol.

[@babesimmons4017]

Nothing scares a Mom more than not having eyes on your kids...Fur kids included! Thank You to all who helped find Flick!!🐾🐾💞

[@jeanjones7183]

Wow how clever is flick, finding a tree hollow to hide. Obviously as magical powers 😊 Good luck lovely furbaby 💋🐾🥰🙏

[@suziecreamcheese211]

He was so smart to find shelter in that tree!

[@a1228a]

Thank you for not giving up on finding him.

[@jessedavis1591]

Thank goodness that puppy got back to nice warm shelter! 😌

[@ComboMuster]

Running free probably the best days of his life! Some dogs have that free spirit, some humans too. Best for him would be a large farm with lots of space and things to do 🙂

[@HelenaBKay]

Or just stay outside without humans

[@laceandbits]

Like chasing livestock and disappearing onto other properties? Wherever he goes, he can't be left to roam until coming when called is part of his repertoire. As we were told nothing of his history, it is possible that he was running free before he was caught and sent to a foster home in which case running free on a farm is probably the last thing he needs now when he's just getting used to living in a house. What I am surprised about though is that a foster mum allowed a dog to 'get away from her in the parking lot'. Getting my dogs in and out of the car in public places is where I am probably most careful not to be out of control, and those are my own, trained dogs. They wear seat belts in the car (by law, animals have to be restrained in cars in the UK even if it wasn't common sense) and their lead is on before the seat belt is undone. Very safe and simple. I would be even more cautious if they were dogs I was looking after.

[@homeschooler6661]

I'm glad they got him but I have to say, I wish I could live in a tree like that.

[@judymiles7186]

I know where one is available.

[@ManufacturedCrises]

Me too lol

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

he found a great hidey hole

[@Mutlap]

no rent

[@marystinson7]

That’s what I was thinking he seemed to like his Tree House.

[@feluxjohn3236]

There are awesome people in this world,

[@sammysmomma3714]

Yay 🎉. Glad he was found safe. I would be a mess if my dog was in this situation 😢

[@karrezza]

That dog was probably having a blast! Look how smart to find that tree.. deadwood is good insulation...

[@LeMonstreTarot]

And he shall be named, Huckleberry. A true free spirit with adventure in his soul, and stories to be told.

[@garynorman7136]

He likes living in the wild more than any dog I’ve ever seen.

[@totenfurwotan4478]

Seriously, when my beagle would bolt we’d find her 2 hours later crying for us and lost 😂

[@HelenaBKay]

They should have left him alone. Strange mentality to throw one's Idea that everyone and anything must be saved onto other creatures, especially one with such a strong will and urge to live outside like flick.

[@laceandbits]

Maybe that was what he was used to before he went to the foster home.

[@ls-kk4pq]

People not giving up on wonderful souls.

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

Thank you all for all the hard work you do saving these sweet babies! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@patriciasmith3973]

Ladies, your determination and love is inspiring! Our world would be in a much better state if everyone had your virtues. Congratulations on your success!!

[@dianeleirer9878]

Incredible dedication and hard work to bring this dog to a safe and loving place.💚❤💙

[@RobbieStacks90]

If I were to draw an analogy for my AP U.S. History students, I'd tell them that Flick's plight is similar to that of every victim of the Fugitive Slave Act who ended up being returned to his southern plantation. Poor dog

[@nilanjanmondal9917]

That dog is very intelligent 🙃🙃🙃

[@z33511]

If your idea of intelligent includes running away from a safe environment and living in a hole in a tree, then, yes.

[@Nik-sh9ee]

@@z33511 maybe she was being sarcastic ? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@anntrope491]

Precocious pup !! Great team work rescuing this little guy !! Needs a tracking devise...♡☆♡

[@RobbieStacks90]

A tracking device? What is he, an escaped convict?

[@brianbickle7395]

They are available.

[@brianbickle7395]

@@RobbieStacks90 well it would have possibly saved 6 days searching. DOH!!

[@MSGC55]

Jill is an Angel 😇 - what an amazing rescue - she gave such great tips and never gave up - we need more people like Jill - thx to the lovely lady who helps with dogs who need a home - Cheers 🍁

[@TheTishy44]

What a little trouble maker. But glad they found him.

[@skidmo]

Whoa - my home town making the video today. Can't say enough good about Lost Dog Illinois. Fantastic organization.

[@Sarahthompson2237]

Great story. This is why our dog trainer told us the number one thing to teach your dog is recall. Untrained dogs often bolt and won’t come back on voice command. Then they get hit by cars or lost in their panic. I understand this lady if a foster mom & it’s not her job to do that intensive training.

[@marilynrowland5197]

Nice teamwork, ladies! You did a great job, and you took all the necessary steps. When an animal goes missing, you've got to be proactive. You've got to get out there and search! Kudos on the great effort. The hideaway where you found Flick was really a hoot! Who would ever have thought he'd be "holed up" in a tree!

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Flick is definitely a survivor

[@sn00gums]

This is my worst fear. Losing one of my dogs. I can’t imagine the anxiety and the fear. 😢

[@nuha3898]

Poor guy must have been so scared

[@donnabaardsen5372]

And that's why our pet's must be leashed at ALL times, even on our own property. Precious babies are terrified if/when they get lost 🐶❤️🙏

[@lyndakelly564]

No, that's why we ensure our dogs are so bonded to us, it doesn't matter if they are unleashed.... they are always look to make sure we are not far away. Our current (and we swear our last dog) rescue was adopted out 3 times and returned because she was a runner...a rat terrier who can run at the speed of light. After 5 years with us, she's such a busy girl, I wish sometimes she would keep running (I lie). This lady's dog is probably living such a sedentary life, it was looking for adventure. I do not say this to be cruel but usually you see lost dogs going crazy when their owner finds them. I feel that having 11 dogs in the last 47 years, without fencing, I might have learned something.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

@@lyndakelly564 Not so, and that's why there are leash laws. Our pets are animals first and foremost. And regardless of how "bonded" they are to us/we to them, their natural instincts will and often do take over. Just last week a family dog, a Pitbull, killed the two children, and almost killed their mother as she tried to save them. This dog described as a dear family pet. How about the dog sitter who was almost mauled to death the minute she got in the house. She'd met and spent a lot of time with them previously. The police couldn't enter the house to save her, the dog's were so vicious. In both cases, beloved family pet's. Countless such stories of supposed angel, well-bonded pet's turning on the family, running away, etc. Including my childhood dog. Absolute devotion and obedience... until one day he just took off. After almost a week, we found him near death beside our porch. He'd been attacked by, the vet said, a badger, wild animal of some sort. He was astounded that our beloved dog was still alive, much less had made it home. He'd lost most of his blood, and his side and abdomen were ripped open. Only our strong bond brought him back to us, barely alive. We learned a very tough lesson, and he almost died because of our negligence: their nature WILL take over when nature calls them. He was never again allowed to roam freely...nor did he want to. It DOES matter "if they are unleashed." The only time it doesn't, is when owner's don't want to be bothered doing it. Because it requires work. Kind of like allowing our children to roam because they don't like rules. Until they get hurt or worse. Pet's and children should never be put in dangerous situations just to prove a point. And more than likely, to make life easier for owner's and parent's.

[@lyndakelly564]

@@donnabaardsen5372 that doesn't look like they live in the city, Donna. I stand by what I said. Only runners like that are dogs who want to get away. Sorry.

[@HelenaBKay]

@@donnabaardsen5372 I hope i'll never be reborn as a dog nor kid that is forced to live with you.

[@laceandbits]

I agree that this foster mum was careless to allow a new-to-her foster out of the car without making sure he was on his lead, but few dogs will get as bonded as Lynda thinks they should be to a foster mum, and it's probably not good for the dog or the human for that to happen or there would be endless foster fails. Not convinced he was terrified though so he may have lived wild before she was given him to care for - he just didn't want to be caught. Didn't show cornered terrified-dog behaviour when they dragged him out from the tree, and she was quite confident to put her hands in to grab his collar.

[@darlenewells3309]

I find it strange he ran away n did not want to come back! Was not excited to see the foster "mother"! Yes, he needs to be adopted ASAP to a loving home.

[@francinescott-hetrick9718]

Man i was just like praying he's alright after the storm then I remembered yeah u guys found him or it wouldn't say rescued lol. So happy everything worked out for him and your family

[@jimthompson8947]

To those who lose pets, use this trick: leave some of your WORN clothing (wear it without washing it) near food or safe zones. On your porch or familiar places. Maybe even breadcrumb some articles. Use it for pets you take to the vet overnight so they know you're coming back for them. It works. Edit: Scent sense memory (smell) is what you're appealing to.

[@amberstamp1965]

Wow that is amazing!! That lady and what she does is truly a blessing!! I know who to go to here in Illinois 🥰

[@vittoriagnecchi5783]

He is a scrappy little dude! And lucky to have survived the cold, the traffic and the coyotes!

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

What an awesome little guy! So smart…grateful to the wonderful people who helped find Flick…✨💖✨

[@MurCurieux]

Amazing people :)

[@seviregis7441]

Great instincts in the rescuer seeing that crevice in the tree and catching him there. Hope he finds the best possible home who will take him out a lot, he likes the outdoors.

[@yen-8680]

Ok that puppy found the best resting place… it looks kinda safe & warm.. smart 😊😅

[@ReddogBigdaddy]

A little adventure Boy!

[@ellietobe]

That is one tough little guy!!

[@brendag5855]

This goes to show that we all have different talents,if we used them to be of service, to help others, the rewards are amazing 🤩 Thank you Jill, you truly are an earth 🌍 angel 😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🐶🐶🐶🐶💕💕💕

[@Kell4088]

“You wouldn’t believe the things I’ve seen…” - Lost Dog

[@kodyeidenschink6861]

I want him!!! If he's still available

[@jlee5821]

I'm just so glad that people like this exist!

[@amyhoff1501]

Poor little thing all alone out in a storm , so glad he found shelter

[@shirleymontano9657]

A little escape artist. Hope he gets a great home. Thanks to all who rescued this little guy.

[@2TMarie]

Sounds like he enjoyed being free!

[@TaureanTrish]

He had quite the adventure didn't he? First I've heard of a business looking for lost dogs. Bloody great idea and job well done!! 😍

[@nancymosby7369]

Keep an eye on this little guy he’s a runner! 😊

[@ktinxx]

Brilliant teamwork, well done everybody!! 👏👏👏

[@emmasanford6802]

THANK GOD!!! He was found! So happy flick is happy

[@HelenaBKay]

He isn't

[@jaalcazar4567]

Flick is one SMART doggo! It's refreshing to see kindness in man kind for these creatures that REALLY need our help

[@tinajimenez-spalding6804]

THIS WAS LITERALLY A "MIRACLE " ❣ ALL TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE❣

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

Aww so happy he was found God bless you all for not giving up on finding that sweet doggie Prayers he finds his forever home 🙏

[@vietoazt]

My 2-month old (now 3) persian cat went missing last month due to his sleeping location, my parents didn't mind him going missing even though he noticed. Luckily Karen and Jill had the chance to get back Flick and they took the chance. Thank you to people like them 😁

[@normajeancaballero7959]

I am so happy this little fella was found. ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️

[@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment]

That's why I bring my dogs somewhere where they can run and explore off leash at least once a week. So he never will go more than 10' from me no matter where we are or if he's on leash or off. I'm so glad you got him back.

[@adminprime]

Glad the pupper finally got saved. I pray 🙏 that the right people come along to adopt the little guy. Great job finding flickr and hope for the best to all foster families with those pets.

[@jamieashton3835]

Thanks for never giving up on this sweet pup I'm sure he will find his new family soon what a clever boy to survive so long on his own

[@ciennainvancouver]

Wow, so heartwarming and kind. Very beautiful. Love from Canada🇨🇦❤️

[@jdogsful]

some young dogs just have that impulse to run far and be free. older dogs never want to leave.

[@carolinetapia8568]

This Lady is a foster mommy … and the dog was new in her house.

[@jdogsful]

@@carolinetapia8568 and young

[@doodles3075]

Well done to everyone that managed to catch this little man again ❤️ I can't believe you realised he was in the tree, what are the chances of that! Hopefully this little chap will find his forever home very soon. Untill then we all know he's safe in the arms of his loving Foster mummy❤️

[@bogey19018]

Seems like he didn't want to be caught. When my dog got lost, she RAN to me when I found her.

[@punk.dumbasss]

She's a foster mom and recently acquired him. It's not that hard to comprehend that he was in a different environment and hasn't had the time to know her. You'd know that if you actually listened to the video.

[@psychedforlife7176]

I helped recover a lost husky that got away from his mom when she was here on vacation. There were about a dozen of us tracking him and on the day his mom had to leave he was trapped and reunited with her. It was amazing. He made it over 30 miles away from where he first escaped.

[@michaelhughes3302]

This story resonates with me as we have a similar foxy dog. Sasha was found, covered in mug on the side of the road. We brought her home only to find out she had gotten lose at her foster home just two miles away, despite having a shock collar and a wire fence. Obviously we kept her. But make no mistake about it. She is unlike any dog we have ever had. We call her the "Littlest Hobo". She is entirely all to herself, despite seemingly loving to all the family including her big sis Jade. She is as wild as they come, and if let lose... She will bolt, and not necessarily come home. There are dogs out there that will happily live their lives in the abisis. We keep her safe because we love her, Jade loves her and because we know that one day she will become an old dog. And I can't imagine her being alone in those times. Cheers.

[@IlluminatedWings]

The kindness and generosity of “strangers” ♥️🐕

[@servantJerubbaalgodSlayer]

Flick went on the lam! So glad they got this cutie back!🇨🇦

[@antoniusrono]

It's a heartwarming story ❤❤❤

[@kristenkern4247]

People who love dogs are wonderful people in my book!

[@FO5yr]

Thank you all!!!! Bless you.

[@trick351]

Our little dog broke out of our fence almost daily. It got to the point where we met everyone in the neighborhood because he’d show up at someone new each day. ONE day after my youngest son’s baseball game we passed the park by our neighborhood where there was a 4 county adoption event going on, the boys asked to please stop and “show love”. We’ve always adopted and always would go once a month to show love at the local shelter. Anyway, we’re about to leave when this beautiful Great Dane/mastiff mix walks up and lays in my lap 👀. My husband said “I’ll get the checkbook”. We brought Bailey home, I’d never seen Chance so happy. Needless to say, we’d leave the gate open and he never left again ❤️🐾💙

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

So grateful you found Flick!!! Hope he got a great forever home!

[@dianaceliz3096]

Thank you so much Jill !!!☺🙏🌺💚💖🐶.

[@orbyjett2864]

Thank you bless all of you and great thanks to Joe and her team

[@debbieschultz9768]

Helping someone out when they need it. That’s what friends known or not known do for each other. Beautiful story!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelacraw2907]

You guys did a sterling job. Well done.

[@joanlbrandaresbrandares7425]

Kudos to this kind of people❤❤❤GOD BLESS

[@jordantaylorscaife588]

"Flick Ran off..." *Stands there filming* "oH nOo"

[@maddy8855]

Looks like he was happy being out alone... 😝 💕

[@justmepraying]

So this one made me cry 😢 I wish everyone would be that decent and go out of their way to help find lost animals

[@tiredofallthis7716]

Ah. He’s at a foster home. I was wondering why the dog was so resistant to coming to his family.

[@pattyandersen5516]

He’s so cute!

[@mylifemywork88]

Thanks Guys for saving cute friend❤️💖💕😊🤗😇🙏👍🌷🌺

[@erikad0511]

Whatta great community... everyone calling in with sightings, allowing traps set up in their yard etc.. Alotta people couldn't be bothered, so really nice to hear otherwise

[@tracylee55]

One thing to ALWAYS remember if your dog runs off. Calmly go after him, do not run or panick (though hard not to understandably). If that doesn’t work, Stop going after him/her! You are leaving your scent all over the place which confuses them. Go back to the place they originally ran off from (your car, house, parking lot, Vet, etc. Stay there if you can and let strangers know to call you if they see him. Most importantly, no matter how long you have had your pup, when they take off, they are not the same dog in that moment. No matter how much of a bond you have, the instincts take over. Then, put up flyers if the haven't returned within an hour or two.

[@laceandbits]

As he's a foster dog and we weren't told how long she'd been looking after him, he likely hadn't been with her long enough yet to form a bond with her or her house; at the end we were told he had to get "reacclimated with the other dogs" and that "he was coming round to her more" and both remarks confirm that hypothesis. Most importantly, make sure your dog is properly on a lead before you open the car door!.

[@terryansell6641]

So nice to hear some good news thank you from New Zealand 😊

[@Eagle7433]

Every night he tells the other dogs stories of his adventure 🐕

[@luisalbertoamarillajimenez9996]

Un trabajo de inmenso amor y generosidad . Se agradece gente con un corazón tan grande.

[@whitterbug]

We need more Jill's in this world.🙏🐾

[@HelenaBKay]

No. We need more people who understand the Flicks of this world

[@shuffleaccount1985]

WOW YOU WERE ALL SO AMAZING !!!!! THANK YOU

[@shaelinbecker2420]

Flick is so cute 😁