Holiday ‘Miracle’ In Montclair; Neighbors Team Up To Find Lost Dog

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A Thanksgiving “miracle” took place in Essex County thanks to the good will of neighbors in several towns.

On Sunday, the Friends of the Montclair Township Animal Shelter reported that people in Montclair, Bloomfield and Verona helped to reunite a newly adopted pet and her owner.

According to a social media post from the group:

“It’s a holiday miracle! Halo (pictured here), newly adopted, escaped from a Montclair home she was visiting with her new owners for Thanksgiving from South Jersey. Despite sightings in Bloomfield, Montclair and Verona, she eluded capture for days! All hope for her return was fading. This incredible neighborhood from Verona refused to give up hope and kept up the search ultimately finding Halo stuck in a ravine in Verona right off Grove Street! This angel (Halo!), exhausted but relieved, is now safe at home thanks to some heroes who kept the faith! Thanks to everyone who shared, searched, and wished for Halo’s return!”

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