Casey Colvin was at work when the fire evacuation orders in California occurred. He drove five hours through the traffic mess to get home to rescue his dogs.

By the time Casey got home, a firefighter was able to locate Tika Tika Tika but Oreo had ran off, apparently spooked by the fire.

Casey lost his home and was desperate to find Oreo and spent the next few days posting flyers about Oreo’s disappearance. Oreo survived five nights amongst the rubble of the fire until the happy ending!

Casey Colvin reunited with Oreo. NBC Los Angeles photo

From the Daily Mail: 

“A heartwarming video shared online captured the emotional moment a California dog owner reunited with his beloved pooch.

Casey Colvin was seen kneeling at his neighbor’s gate cooing to his dog and asking, ‘Hi booboo, how’s the fire?’ as the gray dog runs down the hill toward him.

As the dog leaps into his arms, Colvin could be seen screaming and crying.

He then runs down the street with his arms raised, cheering on his victory, before breaking down at the gate. ‘Oh thank you Jesus, oh thank you God,’ Colvin cries out.

Before Casey located Oreo, several neighbors reported seeing Oreo over that time span, and finally on Sunday, a dog tracker helped Colvin locate the beloved dog.

He was spotted sleeping among the debris and rubble that marked the spot where Colvin’s neighbor’s home once stood.”

Read the whole story and watch the video of their reunion here.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (a four-star charity rating through their foundation) has a resource page for victims in California, providing resources for both pet owners and those who wish to help the victims.

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