Welcoming a dog into your life usually brings joy, not fear. Yet sometimes the moments that test you most reveal just how much your dog truly means to you.

Erin Dogouet, a rancher in Texas, faced one of those moments when her longtime livestock guardian, Ziva, went missing.

The situation became even more alarming because Ziva disappeared during a flood sweeping across the ranch, leaving Erin terrified of the worst. Despite the danger, Ziva’s strength and the GPS collar she wore kept hope alive.

Sixteen Hours Stranded In Flooded Gully

Erin had gone to Colorado, unaware that her dog was about to face a life-threatening situation.

She had left Ziva, along with hundreds of ranch animals, in the care of her sister Shannon and a pet sitter named Taelyn. Then, calamity struck.

Ever alert a

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