Suddenly, the mystery surrounding Semper’s disappearance began to make sense.

The microchip had been registered to Mares since Semper was a puppy, but another registration apparently interfered with the trail that should have led rescuers back to her.

For someone who had spent so long searching, this discovery must have been both heartbreaking and hopeful.

Heartbreaking because she realized how close she might have been to finding him.

Hopeful because now there was finally a path forward.

After More Than Two Years, They Were Finally Together Again

Then came the moment Mares had dreamed about.

Semper was coming home.

After more than two years apart, the dog she had never stopped searching for was finally reunited with the woman who had loved him since he was young.

The reunion was emotional for both of them.

Mares burst into tears.

Semper, meanwhile, could barely contain his excitement.

He bounced around enthusiastically, overwhelmed by the reunion.