Service dog stayed with a 3 year old boy in Kansas until rescue crews found them

Sheriff's deputies and a rescue dog find a lost boy in Atchinson Kansas
@Deepizzaguy (126369)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
September 11, 2026 4:44pm CST
A service dog named Maverick is being praised by the relatives of a three year old boy who went missing in Atchinson Kansas around three weeks ago. The name of the boy was not released by the authorities who found the boy in a rural area in Atchinson Kansas by the Atchinson County Emergencies, Rescue and EMS officers with Maverick being with the boy until the boy was found and reunited with his relatives on Thursday August 20. Maverick has been rewarded by the searchers for being the protector of the boy with treats as a thank you of gratitude. How did the child get lost from his relatives is not known. Dogs are the best friends of man and children. Hopefully the relatives of the three year old boy will keep a closer watch over their child in the near future. Link is breitbart.com/health/2026/08... via @BreitbartNews
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@RasmaSandra (101969)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Sep
One of these days these irresponsible parents are going to lose a child and then it will be too late,
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Sep
That is tfue.
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@rebelann (118986)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Sep
I'm curious where his mother was.
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@rebelann (118986)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Sep
Thank heavens for that service dog @Deepizzaguy at least he was there to help the child.
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Sep
@rebelann You are right that service dogs are wonderful pets.
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Sep
That is what I am wondering myself.
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@celticeagle (195474)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Sep
Oh, what a nice story. Thank you for that.
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Sep
My pleasure to share this story here.
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@celticeagle (195474)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Sep
@Deepizzaguy ........
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• Philippines
21 Sep
That's what I am saying... they are troublemakers a lot of times, but when you needed them they are the most reliable companion - adorable indeed!
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Sep
@JudyEv (390661)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep
Such dogs are worth their weight in gold.
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Sep
You are right.
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@Wrexxo (10552)
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12 Sep
That's so cute..that dog deserves an award
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Sep
That is true.
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@moirai (2978)
• Philippines
12 Sep
I had to reread that and look for the source news because I thought "wait, he survived for three weeks???!?" Silly me. It happened 3 weeks ago.
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@sallypup (70008)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Sep
Good dog! I bet those parents will be super vigilant now.
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Sep
I hope that the parents of the boy learned their lesson as well.
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@septabchips (2241)
• United Kingdom
12 Sep
That is such a touching story. Maverick staying with the little boy until the rescue team found them is incredible. Dogs really can be amazingly protective, especially when a child is involved. I am glad the boy was found safe and reunited with his family
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Sep
That is true.
@nawala123 (25203)
• Indonesia
11 Sep
The dog did his job perfectly
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@Deepizzaguy (126369)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Sep
I am in agreement with you.
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