Summary
A Yorkshire terrier went missing for two days and was later found safe by kind people who provided care for her. A video of the dog helping remove her own "lost dog" posters went viral on TikTok. Every year in the U.S., many pets go missing but many are also successfully reunited with their families.
Key Facts
- A Yorkshire terrier went missing for two days in Los Angeles.
- The dog was found and cared for by kind strangers.
- A viral TikTok video shows the dog helping to take down her own "lost dog" posters.
- The video has gained over 3 million views and 650,000 likes.
- In the U.S., over 1.7 million pets are reported lost each year.
- In 2024, 63% of lost dogs and 52% of lost cats were reunited with their owners.
- The ASPCA estimates that 2 million dogs were adopted in 2024, with many being former strays.
- 554,000 dogs were reunited with their owners in 2024, while others were adopted, transferred, or euthanized.
