Even with the most attentive care, unexpected moments can place our beloved pets in danger.

That’s exactly what happened to Layla, a twelve-year-old Anatolian shepherd, who gave her Maryland family a fright when she disappeared from their backyard during a thunderstorm.

At some point, Layla slipped down the steep edge of a ravine.

Because she suffers from arthritis, she couldn’t climb back up through the thick brush and slick mud. With no way out, Layla curled up on a bed of leaves and waited, hoping someone would find her soon.

Family Searches Through The Night

Layla’s family was overwhelmed with worry when she vanished and began searching the area tirelessly.

Meanwhile, Layla settled into the ravine, resigned to spending the night alone. Though she missed her family deeply, she re

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