Blind Dog’s Emotional Reunion With Family After Drone Search

It is not without reason that a dog is called man’s best friend. The love and loyalty these furry companions show their people is often beyond words. That bond becomes most evident when the dog is no longer there. Losing a dog is devastating, and when they go missing, owners will do anything to bring them home again.

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This is exactly what happened when one family’s beloved blind dog disappeared. Her owner refused to give up hope, and when the reunion finally happened, it became one of the most heartwarming moments imaginable, captured entirely on a drone.

Molly, an 11-year-old dog, vanished from her family’s farm on Friday, October 20, 2024. Her devastated owner, Mike Herridge, searched everywhere without success. After three long days, he and his daughter Natalie decided to hire a rescue drone company. It was a last resort, but also their best chance at finding Molly.

The drone soon spotted a dog lying in a vast field. Mike rushed to the location, hoping beyond hope that it was his girl. When he arrived, his fears turned to joy, there she was. At first, Molly didn’t realize it was him. Being blind, she couldn’t see her beloved human running toward her. But the instant she caught his scent, her tail wagged uncontrollably, and she jumped with happiness. The two shared an emotional embrace before heading back to the car together.

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The moment was captured by the drone and quickly spread online, moving thousands who watched it. For Mike, it was nothing short of a miracle. “To be honest, I didn’t think we were going to find her alive. I started looking in ditches or holes she could’ve fallen into. She’s completely blind and isn’t particularly mobile,” he told the Daily Mail.

It was Natalie who came up with the idea to contact Drone To Home, a volunteer-run rescue organization. Incredibly, it only took two hours for them to locate Molly. Mike recalled: “When she heard my voice she started jumping around like a puppy. I held her and thought, ‘I can’t believe I’m picking you up right now.’”

Phil James, the CEO of Drone To Home, said even he was moved to tears. “I don’t get emotional very often, but this moment brought tears to my eyes,” he admitted. His team fields about 40 calls a day, with 11 volunteers dedicated to helping families just like Mike’s. “We all love what we do and have the best job in the world,” he added.

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Molly’s story is a testament to hope, persistence, and the unbreakable bond between a dog and her family. Thanks to modern technology and determined hearts, one blind dog made it home just in time to continue sharing her love with the people who adore her.

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