STOMPer Richard shares with us the extraordinary story of Sable, a 10-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, who managed to reunite with his owner under the most unbelievable circumstances, not once… but twice!

The STOMPer says:

“As animal lovers, our hearts ache for those animal owners whose beloved companions go missing. Some are lucky to be found while others are unfortunate never to be reunited with their families.

“Today, on a cold rainy day, we would like to share an extraordinary story of Sable, a 10-year-old Shetland Sheepdog.

“4 years ago, Sable’s owner Mr Goh, brought him to a pet shop somewhere in Singapore (that shop is now defunct). However, Sable went missing from the shop as he escaped to look for his owner.

“Unfortunately, Sable was not to be found and Mr.Goh was heartbroken as his attempts to search for him were in vain.

“4 years later, Mr Goh, hoping to have a Shetland again, went online to look for one to adopt in the forums. By sheer luck or fate, he found the description of a Shetland strikingly similar to that of Sable’s. Sable was found in a farm at Choa Chu Kang and they were finally reunited after a span of 4 long years after hopes were dashed.

“Sable’s amazing story didn’t just stop here.

“Recently, Mr Goh’s young son was suffering from a bout of chicken pox and Sable had to stay with Mr Goh’s mother-in-law temporarily till his boy recovered.

“On this fateful morning at around 7am, Sable slipped out of her apartment to look for Mr Goh, who stays a few streets away. Apparently Mr Goh’s mother-in-law did not close the front door properly while watering her plants. At that time, it was pouring heavily.

“Then, an amazing thing happened. Petopia’s staff Jiahao, who happens to stay a few blocks away from Mr Goh, was surprised to find Sable right outside his doorstep when he was about to report for work!

“Jiahao, who had taken care of Sable during his stay at Petopia last December, suspected it was Sable as he recognised his prominent markings. Instinctively, he brought him back to Petopia.

“We quickly called Mr Goh, who confirmed Sable’s disappearance.

“We were all dumbfounded by this amazing incident of how Sable managed to trace his way back to the area where Mr Goh stayed, and miraculously found Jiahao’s apartment instead.

“Whatever the reason, on a pouring cold Sunday morning, the Petopia team is heartened to know that we have managed to help loved ones reunite once again, when the odds are so low. We salute our staff Jiahao for his dedication and quick-thinking.

“We decided to share this true and amazing adventure of a dog who not only reunited with his owner years after they were separated, but also once again, through the Petopia connection. Such incidents do not just happen in Hollywood movies. They do exist in real life.

“As we approach Valentine’s Day in a few weeks’ time, we would like to dedicate this amazing story to all animal owners and their companions who shower love on one another, in a unexplainable and inextricable bond that binds them together, through time and space.

“Sable’s adventures reminded us to never give up hope on our beloved animal companions, just as they will never give up on us.”