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Ring's camera system that reunites lost pets with their owners just opened to everyone in America, even if you don't own a Ring device. The company is also giving $1 million worth of cameras to animal shelters nationwide.
A black Lab-Bloodhound mix named Scout is becoming Minnesota's first dog trained to track down missing pets by following their scent trails. The volunteer group The Retrievers handles nearly 1,000 lost dog cases yearly, and Scout's unique skills will help reunite families with their furry friends faster.
A Vancouver Island family on vacation in Mexico got the surprise of their lives when volunteers found their missing cat 30 kilometers from home after two months. The friendly tortoiseshell ran straight into her rescuer's arms during a rainstorm.
A viral Super Bowl ad sparked debate about pet tracking technology, but animal advocates are sharing better alternatives. Privacy-focused groups and pet rescuers say tried-and-true methods work without compromising security.
New York City Transit's lost and found returns thousands of items each month to grateful passengers, proving that losing something on the subway doesn't have to mean losing it forever. From cellphones to cremated remains, dedicated workers are matching lost treasures with their relieved owners.
After devastating storms hit Ringle, Wisconsin, volunteers are working around the clock to rescue stranded pets and find temporary homes for animals whose families lost everything. Almost all reported missing pets have been found and reunited with their owners.
A groundbreaking UK study found that losing a pet can cause prolonged grief disorder just as severe as losing a human family member. Researchers are now calling for mental health guidelines to recognize pet bereavement as a legitimate cause of clinical grief.
When Troy left his bag of hair clippers on a subway, he thought they were gone forever. Thanks to NYC Transit's lost and found team, he got them back along with 3,000 other people reunited with their belongings every month.
A three-year-old's beloved stuffed cat disappeared in the Boston Marathon crowd, sparking a community-wide search that ended with a heartwarming reunion. One dedicated volunteer combed the streets late at night to bring Sarah the stuffed cat back home.
A man who lost his bag containing expensive jewelry while riding his motorcycle got it back within days, thanks to sharp police work and security cameras. The Kadapa police tracked down the person who found it and reunited the owner with his $50,000 gold chain.
A dachshund puppy survived nearly three months alone in Perth's southern suburbs before a community rescue effort brought him home. Henry's story shows what happens when neighbors come together for a common cause.
A veterinarian-founded pet supplement company is tackling climate change one tree at a time. Fera Pets just launched a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to restore forests and bring more trees to neighborhoods that need them most.
An 81-year-old Kamloops woman who disappeared on a routine grocery run was found alive with her loyal dog after three days in a rural forest area. An RCMP helicopter helped locate the pair, bringing an anxious family search to a joyful end.
A retired Michigan teacher discovered a lost 1897 film by cinema pioneer Georges Méliès in a family trunk that sat in attics and barns for a century. The 45-second silent movie was part of his potato-farming great-grandfather's traveling film show in rural Pennsylvania.
A 13-year-old husky named Sierra reunited with her Texas owner after going missing 12 years ago in New Mexico and turning up as a stray in Florida. Her microchip made the impossible reunion possible.
A Kirbyville family's senior cocker spaniel survived nearly a year on his own before a Facebook post brought him home. Despite his seizure condition, Tucker was found healthy and happy.
Archaeologists in Mallorca believe they've discovered Tucis, a Roman city lost for two millennia. The breakthrough could finally solve a mystery that has puzzled historians since ancient times.
Archaeologists in southern Russia may have found Magas, the legendary capital of the powerful Alanian kingdom that vanished from history a thousand years ago. The massive 350-hectare site could rewrite what we know about medieval trade and culture across Europe and Asia.
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A missing page from a rare 1,000-year-old manuscript containing the work of ancient mathematician Archimedes has been rediscovered in a French museum after being lost for over a century. The find promises to reveal more secrets from one of history's greatest scientific minds.
A lost film from 1897 featuring cinema's first robot sat unseen for over a century until librarians spotted a tiny painted star on a prop. The discovery brings legendary filmmaker Georges Méliès' early work back to life.
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