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‘Happy tears’: Owner reunites with missing dog found 8 months later at animal shelter
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· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The dog, initially named Flash by shelter staff, was taken in as a stray with a badly cut leg.
A dog has been reunited with its owner after spending over eight months at an animal shelter. The dog, initially named Flash by shelter staff, was taken in as a stray with a badly cut leg. The animal care team provided treatment and care before the dog waited at the shelter for a reunion with its owner.
This reunion occurred after the owner saw a photo of the dog on social media and contacted the shelter. Further details about the reunion, including the events leading up to it, are available from the source. The dog has returned to its original owner and is once again known by its original name, Timber.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 8, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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