Despite the family's desperate search, their hope of finding their beloved pet began to fade as 7 months passed without any sign of her.
But on February 5th 2013, a dog shelter in Texas picked up a stray dog and scanned it for a microchip - discovering it was missing Dora.
Watch the moment where Dora is reunited with her owner, after 7 months missing. We promise it will make your day (and possibly make you cry at your desk, so sorry about that.)
Only 15-20% of stray dogs ever find their way home, but if this video proves anything - it's that you're much more likely to find them if they've been microchipped.
We love a happy ending.