Watch Incredible Moment Drone Saves Blind 11-Year-Old Dog Missing for Days

A dog search and rescue team has reunited an 11-year-old blind dog and her owner after she was missing for over three days.

Drone To Home, a UK-based company, was able to locate the Labrador named Molly in just two hours.

The October 24 TikTok video, which was shared to the account @dronetohome, has brought in over 321,600 views within the first day of being posted. As the caption reads, "Tissues at the ready," viewers will need to prepare themselves for this heartwarming clip.

The dog's owner did not think Molly was ever going to be found, Drone To Home CEO Phil James told Newsweek. The team was called on the third day of Molly's disappearance, but at that point, the owner already believed she had passed.

Within two hours of the call, the team was able to locate Molly. The shock of the reunion and Molly's nonstop tail wags have warmed the hearts of viewers.

James started the company in 2019 with himself and one drone. Drone To Home has since grown to include three full-time staff members, 13 volunteers, three vehicles and five drone operators. Together, they assist and give guidance about missing animals about 40 times a day. The team has helped reunite 2,467 dogs to their owners since starting, James said.

"The hardest part about searches is the environment, working at night and dealing with very emotional people," said James. "Searches can be complex and require so much patience."

Although the company works across the U.K., James explained he has been approached about starting it in the U.S. and in other countries.

Searching for Lost Dogs

Losing a fur baby is one of the worst experiences a pet owner will go through. There is an empty feeling of not knowing what has happened or if your pet will ever be found. Nearly 10 million pets go missing each year in the U.S., according to American Humane. Many of those animals end up in shelters across the country.

If this gut-wrenching incident ever happens, the first thing to remember is to not panic. Think clearly, create a plan and act quickly. The Humane Society of the United States suggests starting the search by looking around the neighborhood and nearby green spaces. Then spread the word by posting flyers, chatting with anyone and sharing the information on social media.

From there, owners can also try leaving out food and water bowls with motion-activated cameras nearby. This way, owners will be informed whether their dog returned to eat and at what time.

A better chance of getting a lost animal returned to you is making sure they are properly identified. Whether your dog wears a collar with your name and number, or they have a microchip, always be sure to have the contact information up to date.

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