As major dog lovers here at Cosmo, we follow the K9 Friends for a daily dose of all things canine, and to keep up-to-date with what we can do to help the charity. But today, they gave us the happiest of happy stories, all about one lost pooch who has been reunited with his owner after four years. We’re not crying, you are! 

“HAPPY DAY,” they wrote in a Facebook post. “What an amazing morning we had at K9 Friends today. It’s days like today that make what we do so rewarding.”

“[Six] years ago Almen arrived in Dubai with her dog Rikky in dramatic style. Rikky had opened his crate in the hold of the plane and escaped. Dubai airport was closed for several hours whilst Rikky was rounded up and returned to his owners,” the post goes on to read. “Tragically, 4 years ago Rikki disappeared when he was being looked after by neighbours. Almen never gave up hope that one day her dog would return to her but despite extensive searches there was no sign of him. Then, two days ago we reposted a picture of Dusty who had been given to us by Dubai Municipality and had been in our shelter for over 4 months.”

“Almen immediately contacted us hoping that this was her Rikky. The microchip numbers matched and when the two were reunited there was no doubt that Rikky/Dusty remembered his owner,” the story continues. “He was delighted to see her and the two of them treated us to a polish song. Dusty/Rikky is now safely home with his mum. Who knows where he was between disappearing 4 years ago and his arrival at the Dubai Municipality, however one thing is for sure… never give up hope if you lose a pet, as amazing things can happen!”

Ah! What a good boy! 

Check out all of the photos of Almen and her lovely pooch Rikky here… 

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