Missing dog in Connecticut reunited with his owner
@Deepizzaguy (117967)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
January 13, 2026 2:44pm CST
West Hartford Connecticut resident Kelly Kennedy went walking with her mixed breed dog named Hank who ran away from his owner on Sunday December 28 when Hank was chasing a deer in a hiking trail.
Kelly with the assistance of volunteers went searching for the whereabouts of Hank when on Thursday January 8 a volunteer searcher called Kelly to give her the good news that Hank was found safe and sound in the cold weather.
Kelly is grateful that the volunteers who found her dog safe and sound. The media in Connecticut are calling the reunion of Hank and his owner Kelly "A miracle."
How did Hank survive 12 days in the snow is a miracle indeed.
Link is msn.com/en-us/lifestyl...
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@innertalks (23525)
• Australia
13 Jan
It sounds as if the dog was walking off lead, and the owner should be more responsible, and keep her dog leashed at all time, if this was the case, as I do not see a dog getting free to run after a deer, otherwise. Perhaps, she will think twice next time about letting her dog roam free, as she was lucky to get it back this time around.
@innertalks (23525)
• Australia
13 Jan
@Deepizzaguy Well, that explains how the dog got free.
I have seen this myself where an owner cannot control a large dog, and perhaps they should have chosen a smaller one for themselves instead of the larger one.
@Deepizzaguy (117967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jan
@innertalks The reason my relatives used to own large dogs for protection.
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@Deepizzaguy (117967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jan
The dog overpowered her owner when he saw the deer and ran away from her.
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@celticeagle (184952)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jan
How very nice that Hank had been found. Survive quite a while in the snow too. I think his name should be "Miracle Hank" now.
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@celticeagle (184952)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Jan
@Deepizzaguy .........Yes, I do too.
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@Deepizzaguy (117967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jan
That is what I am thinking that Hank needs a nickname.
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@Deepizzaguy (117967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jan
I am in agreement with you since Kelly was amazed that her dog was found safe after 12 days in cold weather.
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@Marilynda1225 (88443)
• United States
13 Jan
I love that name Hank for her dog. Certainly amazing that he was found especially since it's been so cold. I'm sure Kelly was happy to have Hank back home
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@Deepizzaguy (117967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jan
Kelly was very happy that the volunteers found her dog safe and sound.
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@Deepizzaguy (117967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jan
It is true since how Hank survived being in the cold weather is amazing.
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@xstitcher (37850)
• Petaluma, California
17 Jan
Aww. Glad the dog is home, now.
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@Deepizzaguy (117967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Jan
So am I happy that the dog is back home with his owner.
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