A Heartwarming Reunion: A Lost Dog Reunites with the Woman Who Never Stopped Searching for Him
After over two years filled with hope and tireless efforts, a woman and her beloved dog have finally reunited. Their journey began in 2013 when Kameroun Mares first met Semper, a sweet Husky puppy who soon became her faithful companion during her battle with a serious form of cancer. She named him Semper Fidelis, meaning “always faithful” in Latin, and her loyalty to him proved just as unwavering.
Kameroun never gave up on finding Semper, and their reunion is a beautiful testament to their bond that endured against all odds.
In 2016, tragedy struck. Kameroun had to fly to California for treatment, so she entrusted Semper to her roommate. But soon after, she received devastating news—her beloved Husky had gone missing.
Heartbroken, Kameroun poured herself into finding Semper. She posted notices throughout the town and online, but her efforts seemed to go nowhere; Semper had simply vanished. Despite the passing months, Kameroun’s hope never faded. A year later, still determined to find him, she enlisted the help of private investigator Ana Campos. That’s when they uncovered something unexpected.
“Even while I was in California, I kept searching for him,” Kameroun shared with THE DODO. “I put up flyers on pet pages, contacted 15 local vets from my previous area, and reached out to shelters and humane societies.”
When she asked Ana Campos for additional help, Campos suggested checking Semper’s AKC Reunite microchip. So, in May 2017, Ana visited the humane society to investigate further. That’s when she discovered something surprising—a year earlier, on April 11, 2016, someone had registered Semper’s microchip under a different name.
The company that re-microchipped Semper failed to check if he already had a chip or a previous owner. Shortly after, Semper was listed for sale on Craigslist for $200, which is why he hadn’t been found until now.
After two and a half years filled with heartache, Kameroun and Semper were finally on the brink of an emotional reunion. “Being part of this reunion was one of the most unforgettable days of my life,” Kameroun shared. “I see him as an extension of myself and my heart. Thank goodness he’s back in my arms!”
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