Lost Dog Gathers Clues To Find Family

A Rottweiler known to her family as Ella, had quite a 13 day long adventure, according to a report done by CBS News correspondent, Steve Hartman.

The Rottweiler was found by Kathy Wilkes-Myers who works for the Love Me Tender animal shelter in central Tennessee.  Kathy noticed an unusual act the dog had accomplished.  Ella had gathered several items from along the highway; a toothbrush, comb, razor, and a few other items. It looked as though Ella was sleeping with the items, or waiting with them.  Kathy took a picture of the items with her cell phone, took Ella with her, and began to get a hunch as to what happened.

Kathy remembered a horrible automobile crash that occurred about two weeks prior in this very area of the highway and wondered if Ella had been hanging around because she was in that crash with her family.  Kathy didn't believe anyone could have survived the crash.  Although, she did some research, called the Highway Patrol, and found out different.  

Ultimately, Ella was reunited with her family.  Each member of the family did survive the crash and needless to say, they were amazed and thrilled to learn their precious dog Ella had survived as well.  There is an adorable picture of the reunited family on the web page, of Ella and her family members.   

It's so amazing how loyal animals can be!  Ella was scavenging for food along the highway, and drinking water from a drainage ditch.  Then to gather all of those items together and sleep with them, she is a smart dog.  It looked like she was trying to find clues or something.  She knew those items had the smell of her family and she wasn't leaving that place until they came back or until someone took her to them.

Of course, for the Kelly's, Ella's family, it was so wonderful to find out their precious dog was alive.  However, there was a bittersweet twist to this ending.  The medical expenses piled up as a result of the crash and the Kelly family had to move into a place that didn't allow animals as a result.  But once again, Kathy came to the rescue.  She promised to hold onto Ella for as long as she needed to in order for the Kelly's to get back on their feet.

I personally am an animal lover and, if possible, I'd open a shelter at my house.  Between my husband and I, we have brought in 3 dogs and 2 cats already.  Animals are so loyal, but they are also very dependent on people to take care of them.  I love to hear about great shelters like the Love Me Tender animal shelter who found Ella.  Apparently, they have rounded up more than 1,000 dogs over the last 20 years.  Its nice to know we have places like these all over America.  

I wish the best to Ella and her family.  Hopefully the Kelly's will be able to get on their feet very soon so that they may be reunited quickly.  And Kathy most likely has formed a tight bond with Ella, so perhaps they will let her have visitation with Ella in the future.