For five years, Hannah Miller missed her golden retriever, Will, who had disappeared. She never forgot the day Will ran away—it was a time of worry and sadness that stayed with her. Hannah tried everything to find him, putting up flyers and checking shelters, but she couldn&#8217;t find him anywhere. As the years passed, Hannah&#8217;s hope of finding Will again faded, but she never stopped thinking about him.
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One ordinary Thursday evening, Hannah was scrolling through her Facebook when she saw a post from the Clermont County Animal Shelter. It was a picture of an older golden retriever named &#8220;Rome&#8221; who was in need of a home. Something about Rome&#8217;s kind eyes and graying muzzle reminded Hannah of her lost dog, Will.
Feeling a mix of hope and curiosity, Hannah reached out to the shelter right away. Her hands shook as she typed, describing Will, mentioning his little scar above his eye from when he was a puppy and how much he loved playing with tennis balls.
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The shelter workers listened closely as Hannah talked, and as she described her lost dog, they started to think something amazing might be happening. Rome had been found wandering around town, no collar or tags, but he seemed like he used to be someone&#8217;s special pet.
Hannah arranged to visit the shelter the next day. When she walked in, a golden retriever came over to her. The dog sniffed around and then suddenly recognized her, wagging his tail like crazy. Tears ran down Hannah&#8217;s face as she hugged Will, who was actually Rome.
The shelter staff cheered and cried happy tears as they watched the heartwarming reunion. It was clear to everyone that Will remembered his owner and was happy to see her again, acting like no time had passed at all.
“How he survived all these years, where he’s been, it’s still a mystery,” Hannah spoke to the local news, her voice full of feeling. “But what matters is he’s home now. Our family is whole again.”
The tale of Will&#8217;s amazing adventure and the lucky Facebook post that brought him back to Hannah became well-known, touching people&#8217;s hearts everywhere. It showed how strong the connection between humans and their pets can be, and how wonderful things can happen when you don&#8217;t give up hope.
As Will relaxed by Hannah&#8217;s side, looking at her with love in his eyes, it was clear that their bond was as strong as ever, just waiting to be found again.

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Woman Heartbroken When Golden Retriever Disappears – Five Years Later, She Spots a Familiar Friend