Mares trusted that he would be cared for.

But then came the phone call she never wanted to receive.

Semper was missing.

Suddenly, the dog who had been beside her through one of the most difficult periods of her life was gone.

There was no opportunity to say goodbye.

No explanation.

No idea where he had gone.

Mares returned and began searching.

She Refused to Stop Looking

For many people, searching for a missing pet can become emotionally exhausting very quickly.

For Mares, however, giving up wasn’t an option.

She searched locally.

She contacted shelters.

She reached out to veterinary offices.

She posted information online.

She shared Semper’s story on social media, lost-pet websites, forums, and community groups.

Even after she eventually moved to California, she continued trying to find him.

For an entire year, she kept making calls and sending information, hoping that somewhere, someone would recognize Semper.

She also knew that Semper had been microchipped and that the chip was registered in her name.