Vet's Office Accidentally Loses Woman's Senior Dog, She Launches Incredible Internet Campaign to Bring Hazel Home

Hey, friends. As dog owners, we know how much a canine companion can mean to us and how big a part of our families they can become. We love our dogs; they are our best friends and loyal companions, and we simply want the very best for them. When we take our dogs to the vet for a check-up, procedure, or whatever it may be, we place our trust in those medical providers to treat our dogs with the utmost care and respect. Unfortunately, this didn't happen for Hannah Riley, whose dog, Hazel, was lost at her vet's office. 

This sparked an uproar in the local Atlanta media, which broadcasted Hannah's story widely as she tirelessly searched for her dog, Hazel. Her friends even launched a GoFundMe campaign to purchase more media ad space to promote Hazel's story and ensure her safe return. Hannah's awareness efforts finally paid off when she received a text from a family who had found Hazel. The family's home was located over a mile from the vet's office, with highways and dangerous terrain in between, yet somehow Hazel made her way there and knew to stop. The internet, already deeply invested in Hannah and Hazel's story, rightfully celebrated their reunion. The remaining funds from the GoFundMe campaign, after paying for ads, were donated to a local animal shelter. What goes around comes around! 

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