The day thirteen-year-old Captain disappeared was heartbreaking for his owner, Lisa Wood, and her family.

Lisa was preparing dinner, expecting Captain and her two other dogs, Manny and Ruben, to return from their usual evening outing. Exploring the family’s land in West Plains, Missouri, was a part of their daily routine.

That evening, Manny and Ruben came trotting back as expected. Captain, however, was nowhere in sight.

The dreadful realization that her beloved pup had gone missing left Lisa shaken. Captain was her pride and joy, and with his arthritis, she feared he might struggle to find his way back.

Rescuers Discover Captain Far From Home

While driving through Missouri, a Good Samaritan spotted an elderly, confused-looking dog wandering alone.

Believing he was lost, the woman

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