For Helen: Lost beagle back after 5 years, 850 miles

[Kevy Baby]

Dog gone! Lost beagle back after 5 years, 850 miles
Rocco’s owner is now 11; ‘I was scared I’d never see him again,’ she says
Five years ago, a heartbroken 5-year-old girl from Queens, N.Y., was hanging posters for the return of her lost beagle. Today, after years of wishes, little Natalie Villacis has been miraculously reunited with her beloved dog Rocco after he resurfaced some 850 miles away in Georgia — proving that every dog owner can have their day.The whole story (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25700149/).

The cute picture:
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Video/080716/tdy_curry_dog3_080716.300w.jpg

[3894]

Rocco came back! So ultra, ultra cute, that scrumptious boy. Tears of happiness are glistening on my pale, heart-shaped face.

Say, if my name appears in a thread title, do I earn extra Loser Points?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

wow. That microchip was a good idea.

[Capt Jack]

all my animals over the last few years get them immediately as a 'welcome' gift.

great story. thanks for that

[flippyshark]

Eh, doesn't affect me in the least. (wipes runny nose) 'scuse, me, allergies or something. *sniff*

[Cadaverous Pallor]

What stories Rocco could tell!