A Missing Dog Was Found…Living With a Coyote Pack!

Eleven months ago, the Woodruff family of Colorado Springs adopted a dog named Ruger, who had just retired from a K-9 program. Just a few days after bringing Ruger home, Chad Woodruff decided to bring the pup along to the barbershop he owns. He made sure to pack everything a shop dog could need — but things went terribly wrong when a customer arrived early. As soon as the door opened, Ruger darted outside and vanished.

The community launched a massive search, but Ruger managed to evade everyone for an entire year. Everyone involved was frightened for Ruger because it’s hard to imagine how a domesticated dog could survive a brutal Colorado winter all on his own.

Well, that mystery was recently solved as regulars at a local golf course started spotting Ruger living out in the wild with a pack of coyotes. Ruger didn’t just survive. The wild coyotes completely accepted him, and the golf course crew thinks they even let him crash in an old coyote den to stay warm.

After nearly a year on the run, animal control finally caught up with him. Aside from being a little dirty, he didn’t have a single scratch on him.

Ruger is now back home where he belongs and making up for lost time. His human family is thrilled by how quickly he’s adjusted back to life indoors and is enjoying every moment of having him home. “He’s officially retired from his wilderness adventure,” said Chad, “and soaking up the indoor life under approximately 47 layers of supervision.”