A tenacious and determined 2 year old Airedale Terrier named Max was lost following a car accident in Sterling, Connecticut. Max ran away when Bill Clark, his owner, was driving his convertible and was struck by another car.

“The dog jumped out the back through the trunk and ran into the woods,” Mr. Clark said. He then began a three-week search for his beloved terrier.

There were many sightings, but no luck. That was until Tuesday, when Mr. Clark said he came home and found Max sitting in the back yard. Somehow, he found his way back to Coventry, Rhode Island, by walking along highways and back roads all the way home — all 45 miles! His owner couldn’t be more thrilled to have him back. It took him three weeks and three days, but he did it.

Even the experts can’t explain it. “We don’t really know how they do that. We do know that dogs’ memories are very detailed, very sense-oriented,” said Jim Barry, a dog behavior consultant.

Max lost 11 pounds during his solo journey, while his owner back home worrying about him lost seven, but neither are worse for the wear. They’re just both very happy to be reunited!

Personally speaking, I submit that dogs are MUCH smarter than most humans give them credit for. They’re also capable of great compassion, emotion and bravery, not to mention their completely selfless loyalty to those they love. In short, DOGS RULE!

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