If your Hope Needs Replenishing

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

A dog who fell off a fishing boat in the Pacific Ocean and had been "presumed dead" more than a month ago has now been found alive by Navy officials on an island 80 miles off the coast of San Diego, California.

The 1-year-old German Shepherd, named Luna, was first reported missing the morning of Feb. 10 about 2 miles off of San Clemente Island by her owner -- Nick Hayworth, a fisherman -- according to Sandy DeMunnik, public affairs officer for the US Navy's Naval Base Coronado.

"He told us Luna was a very powerful swimmer and that he was 90 percent sure she'd head for shore," DeMunnik said. "So our staff searched the island, but with no luck. He stayed in the area for two more days to look for her, and after a week, we considered her lost at sea and presumed dead."

But this past Tuesday morning, the dog showed up to greet Navy staff arriving on the island for work.

"They saw Luna just sitting on the side of the road wagging her tail," she said. "Keep in mind, there are no domesticated animals on the island, so it was a stunning sight."

Rest of story with photos: http://abcnews.go.com/US/navy-finds-missing-dog-fell-off-fishing-boat/story?id=37701943

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.

kdgn · ‎03-09-2010

She's beautiful too~

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

I've always been against dogs on boats and in the back of pick up trucks.

The picture, she doesn't look like she's doing too well.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

Something to feel SO very good about! @Marp, thanks for sharing, I needed this joy today.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

Always great to hear some good news.

Animals are remarkable. They often defy all odds. Would love to the the reunion.

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

@Lucky Charm wrote:
I've always been against dogs on boats and in the back of pick up trucks.

The picture, she doesn't look like she's doing too well.

She looks one heck of a lot better than I would after being in the water for at least 80 miles then alone on an island eating mice for a month.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.

mstyrion 1 · ‎09-18-2014

@Lucky Charm wrote:
I've always been against dogs on boats and in the back of pick up trucks.

The picture, she doesn't look like she's doing too well.

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I choose to rejoice that this dog managed to save her own life instead of looking on the dark side.

Luna looks great considering what's she's been through. Are those Husky blue eyes she has? Beautiful!

~Enough is enough~

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

The sad part is she had to live that. In the water for heaven only knows how long. How cold she was. How terrified she was. How hot she was perhaps on this island. How hungry she was. How abandoned she was by the fact that her owners thought a dog needed to be on a fishing boat.

If you think it's bad that someone leaves their dog outside all winter or all summer with inadequate water and food and shelter, think of a dog in the Pacific Ocean.

Think about it.

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

Obviously she is a brilliant dog. Remarkable story. Beautiful dog, I am glad when there is a happy ending.

Sawn · ‎03-17-2010

Thank you for a lovely post, Marp! It's the first thing I read while sipping my morning coffee. What a great way to start the day! I coose to believe that there are plenty of wonderful stories going on all around us that just don't get reported. Anyway, hope you have a good day