A dog that went missing for 11 years reunites with his owner

David Calderon and his best friend Samson back together after 11 years apart
@Deepizzaguy (122293)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
July 3, 2021 4:45pm CST
I have to give credit where credit is due to San Antonio Texas resident David Calderon for never giving up hope that he would reunite with his Labrador Retriever dog Samson who went missing for a period of 11 years. The key to Samson being found by officials of the Animal Care Services in San Antonio Texas who found Samson in David's neighborhood in June 2021. Samson had been microchipped by David before he ran away from home in 2010. David feels that his pet was stolen by someone who may have been his enemy or someone who does not care the welfare of dogs. Where did Samson go during his 11 years of absence is not known other than when Samson reunited with his owner at an animal shelter in San Antonio, he had lost weight and was covered with fleas. Even though David is angry that the person who stole his dog 11 years ago harmed Samson, David will do his best to enjoy the remaining years of life with his best friend that he will ever have in life as Samson is making a recovery by visiting the veterinarian on a monthly basis.
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
4 Jul 21
11years ..so long.. glad the dog remember his owner
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
5 Jul 21
@Deepizzaguy ohh it was typo..just edited it..he is a good owner
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@Deepizzaguy (122293)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Jul 21
@prashu228 That is okay.
@Deepizzaguy (122293)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Jul 21
I know what you mean since David never gave up hope to reunite with his dog which is incredible.
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
4 Jul 21
What an amazing story
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@Deepizzaguy (122293)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Jul 21
It really is a wonderful story that I had the pleasure to share on this site.
@RasmaSandra (98106)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Jul 21
These stories are always so heartwarming and make me smile, Only thing is if the dog had such a great life with his owner Why did he run away?
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@Deepizzaguy (122293)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Jul 21
Samson would just run around the area of his owners home and come back. On the occasion he did not come back, he was likely stolen by a mean person.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
4 Jul 21
This is so bittersweet. I'm so glad Samson is back home; but he is toward the end of his life; and David has missed so much time with his beloved dog...and who knows how Samson was treated since he was not in good shape.
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@Deepizzaguy (122293)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Jul 21
That saying is true "Sobering truth and eternal hope."
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jul 21
Would be nice if the dog could say where he has been. Nice reunion for sure.
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@Deepizzaguy (122293)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Jul 21
I agree with you on this matter.
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