An upset pet owner has been joyfully reunited with her cherished dog, who was discovered stuck in a rabbit hole five days after going missing. Sarah Mclellan, 33, was heartbroken when her beloved pet Ralph disappeared during a walk near their residence in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. Despite spending the entire weekend searching for the wire-haired Dachshund with her husband and volunteers, posting in “Lost Dog” Facebook groups, and even having a website created for Ralph, there was no sign of him.
The weather was harsh and they couldn’t locate him on Friday, causing Mclellan to fear the worst. However, after days of worry and her son desperately calling for Ralphy, the lost pooch was miraculously discovered by his sister Edie during a walk with Mclellan’s husband. Ralph was found trapped underground in a rabbit warren just a short distance from home.
After a two-hour rescue operation involving careful digging, the frightened pup was finally saved.
Mclellan described the rabbit holes as intricate mazes, speculating that Ralph must have ventured into one and become stuck. After managing to make a hole in the middle, he struggled to escape. Upon freeing himself, Ralph relieved himself and nonchalantly continued on his way as if nothing had happened. When Mclellan returned home, she was shocked to find Ralph in the kitchen. Luckily, despite losing weight and wearing down his nails while attempting to dig himself out, Ralph did not suffer any serious injuries. Mclellan noted that Ralph was exhausted and in need of rest to regain his strength and weight.
The owner is feeling relieved and hopeful, as she shares her happy ending in hopes of giving others the same hope that their lost pets will be found too. She describes the dramatic experience of finding her pet, staying up late just cuddling him in disbelief. She acknowledges her pet’s tendency to chase rabbits, but hopes he has learned his lesson from this escape. Share this pawsome rescue story with your friends on social media to spread the good news!
