The news of Sage’s disappearance shattered her owners as they discovered she was missing from their yard, where they had unknowingly left her. Without a moment’s delay, they teamed up with their neighbors, shared posts on social media, and circulated flyers to begin their search. However, despite their best efforts, several days passed without any trace of Sage.

Fortunately, Don Estrada, their neighboring resident, stumbled upon what seemed like a garbage bag while wandering in the woods. Upon examining it closely, he found it was Sage and managed to reunite her with her owners, bringing them immense relief.

As he neared the scene, he was taken aback to discover that his initial assumption was mistaken. This made him annoyed at the thought of people being negligent. However, when Sage’s expression lit up upon seeing Don, he was pleasantly surprised. He also realized that the seemingly lifeless dog was actually Sage herself, as she moved slightly to signal that she was alive. As he processed this information, he started thinking about how to break the news to the Cole Family.

Sage felt weakened by hunger and thirst, so Don lifted her up with care while they climbed up the slope.

After spending 8 days alone in the woods, Sage managed to survive and eventually made it back home. Her family was overjoyed to be reunited with her and ensured that she received proper care and attention. They kept a close eye on her to avoid any similar incidents in the future. Sage was given food, a bath, and all the necessary care to help her recover from her ordeal.

This narrative depicts the kindness of animal enthusiasts, and introduces Sage as an endearing and lovely creature that is blessed with a wonderful family.