A stray dog named Lotto embarked on an extraordinary journey, walking over 55 kilometers in 25 days to return home after escaping from his new adoptive home. The stray dog navigated dangerous roads and bridges, driven by an incredible instinct to find his way back. His journey touched many hearts, leading the man who originally rescued him to keep him, believing they were destined to be together.
Introduction: Stray Dog’s Extraordinary Journey Home
A story about a stray dog walking over 55 kilometers in 25 days to return home was featured on Korean TV. A man encountered the stray dog while walking his own dog, and despite trying to send him away, the stray dog persistently followed him home every day. Believing the stray dog to be a stray, the man rescued him and sent him to a shelter, where the stray dog was given the name Lotto. The man hoped someone would adopt Lotto.
The Journey Begins: Stray Dog’s Escape and Determination
When no one adopted the stray dog, now named Lotto, the shelter planned to euthanize him. The man, however, postponed it for four months by sending food and clothing. During this time, the stray dog became known as Lotto. Eventually, a friend in Paju agreed to adopt him. Unfortunately, as soon as Lotto arrived in Paju, he escaped and became untraceable. About a month later, the man’s mother passed away, and he returned home due to heavy rain, abandoning plans for a memorial.
A Miraculous Journey: The Stray Dog Finds His Way Back
To the man’s astonishment, the stray dog was waiting at his home. The stray dog had traveled 55 kilometers from Paju to Gwangmyeong, crossing bridges and braving busy roads. He had been spotted by several people during his journey, who, thinking he was lost, posted about him online. It seems that the stray dog memorized the 55-kilometer route back to Gwangmyeong as soon as he boarded the truck in Paju.
Community’s Reaction: The Story Touches Many Hearts
The stray dog’s journey was nothing short of extraordinary. He had lived as a stray, which likely made him more accustomed to navigating long distances and crossing various terrains. In the end, the man who initially rescued the stray dog, now known as Lotto, decided to keep him, believing his late mother might have sent him to him. They now live happily together. When the stray dog’s story was shared on the Korean community site theqoo, it received an overwhelming response. Many were amazed at the stray dog’s intelligence and his determination to find his way home. Comments reflected deep admiration for the bond between the stray dog and the man, with many expressing how moved they were by the story. The fact that the stray dog chose his owner and successfully completed his long journey inspired hundreds of people, who wished for their continued happiness together.
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I’m blown away by how that dog remembered a 55km(34 mi) journey! Amazingly smart. So glad they found such a great owner!