When Kate Olson and her boyfriend, Curtis Chastain, traveled from New Hampshire to Missouri to visit family, they never imagined facing every dog parent’s worst nightmare.

They brought their beloved Golden Retriever, Walter, along for the trip. But during one walk, Walter slipped out of his collar and bolted.

The family was devastated. They searched tirelessly, but Walter was gone.

The Search For Walter

Dozens of volunteers joined in, helping Olson and Chastain scour Arnold, Missouri, for their missing pup. They even extended their stay by two weeks, but eventually, work forced them to return home. Leaving without Walter was one of the hardest decisions they ever had to make.

Refusing to give up, Olson created a Facebook group called “Where’s Walter??” so people could report sig

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