Missing dog rescued by hikers in Colorado mountains reunited with owner after 2 months
In a heartwarming turn of events, a missing dog named Nova was rescued by hikers in the Colorado mountains and reunited with her owner after being missing for almost two months. And now, thanks to the kindness and perseverance of these hikers, Nova is now safe and sound with her loving owner.
The 14-month-old Bernese Mountain dog had gone missing on a hiking trip with her owner in Meyer Ranch Park in Colorado.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Nova slipped out of her harness and ran away when she got scared in a Safeway parking lot. Her owner, Robynne Simons-Sealy, who is disabled, had been searching for her beloved pet ever since.
But it was the determination of some kindhearted hikers that led to Nova's rescue.
On Sunday November 19th, they found Nova near a trail in western Jefferson County, suffering from a broken leg and severely underweight. They immediately reached out to the sheriff's office for help, and together they were able to carry Nova down the mountain to safety.
Rangers and rescuers hiked almost three miles up the trail to reach Nova and were able to identify her as the missing dog from a "Lost Dog" poster they had seen in the park over a month ago.
They quickly contacted Simons-Sealy, who was overjoyed to be reunited with her furry friend.
"Nova was reunited with its owner after having been missing for two months," said the sheriff's office in a statement. Despite her injuries, Nova was reportedly so overjoyed to see her owner that she "went crazy" and would not let her out of her sight.
Simons-Sealy told reporters that Nova had lost almost 20 pounds and would most likely need her broken leg amputated. Sadly, she can no longer work as a service dog, but she has found her forever home with her loving owner.
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The story of Nova's rescue has touched the hearts of many, and the hikers who played a crucial role in her rescue are being hailed as heroes.
As for Nova, she is now home safe and sound, and her owner couldn't be happier.