**Headline: Miracle in the Springs: Dog Lost for Two Years Found, Set for Cross-Country Reunion with Military Family**

**COLORADO SPRINGS, CO** – A St. Bernard mix named Bear, who had been missing for over two years, is set for a heartwarming reunion with his family after being found near a local construction site on September 1, 2024. The dog’s owner, Brandy Ross, had been forced to move to New York with the military without her beloved pet, making the discovery a long-awaited miracle.

The incredible story began in April 2022, when Bear slipped away from a pet sitter in Colorado Springs. “His family reported him missing and posted in Facebook groups, but they never found him,” according to a statement. The situation became even more heartbreaking when Ross’s military family received orders to relocate. “The saddest part is that they had to leave Colorado Springs without their beloved Bear as the military moved them to New York.”

For more than two years, Bear’s fate was unknown. He managed to survive on his own, enduring the harsh and unpredictable Colorado weather, from snowy winters to hot summers.

The turn of events came this week when Bear was found and brought to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR). After identifying the dog, the organization was able to contact Ross in New York with the unbelievable news.

The emotional impact was immediate. “I was literally bawling my eyes out and even now I’m in shock that this is him,” Ross said. “It’s like so crazy that he survived for two years in the Colorado weather.”

The Colorado Springs community quickly rallied to ensure Bear makes it home. Volunteers, including Danielle Neiner, have stepped up to coordinate his journey back to his family.

“He’s going home, and these volunteers are taking care of everything!” a representative noted. “They already took him to get a much-needed groom.”

As arrangements are made for the cross-country reunion, Ross is eagerly awaiting the moment she can see her dog again, imagining his excitement. “I’m home mom! I’m so excited,” she said, channeling Bear’s feelings.

The reunion marks the end of a long and painful separation, bringing a story of loss and resilience to a joyful conclusion thanks to the efforts of local animal control, the HSPPR, and dedicated community volunteers.