Many people say miracles do not exist.
Well, Damian is here to prove you wrong (and change your mind)!
When I first stumbled upon his story, it really sounded unbelievable. But, at the same time, it was so emotional it literally made my heart race in excitement for this reunion.
Damian, a Miniature Pinscher who was only five back in 2017, went missing after getting spooked on a trip with his dad. Eight years later, a heart-stopping text brought them back together – against all odds!
Heart-Stopping Text

Paul Guilbeault, an Arizona resident, never truly got over losing Damian. Eight years ago, he and his family were moving from Massachusetts to Arizona when they decided to take a short stop.
However, the break turned into an ordeal when Paul’s dog, Damian, accidentally ran off. He got spooked for some reason and, sadly, never came back. The family searched high and low, but without any luck.
“8 long years ago while moving back to Arizona from Massachusetts I lost my dog I had at the time, devastated we extended the trip to look for him but with no luck we continued on,” Paul wrote in an Instagram post.
They posted fliers and pleas all over the place, hoping that someone would eventually find Damian. Unfortunately, that never happened.

In 2025, Paul was on his way to California to help wildfire victims by donating some clothes when he received a shocking message – Damian had been found!
All those years of hope and heartbreak flashed through Paul’s mind. Was his old bud really alive after all that time?
Upon contacting Damian’s finders, Paul learned this tiny pup had been discovered on the road in Oklahoma, about thirty miles from where he had gone missing. Donna Bentley, who was driving the car, took him to her brother, and later on, the vet found Damian’s microchip.
It was a miracle!
Without hesitation, Paul sat in the car and embarked on a 1000-mile trip!
“He was found in OKC where he was lost so we drove over 1000 miles one way from PHX there in like just over 13 hours,” he added.
The next day, he finally got to see his best friend who was a little older and somewhat thinner than he was. It took Damian a few moments to recognize his long-lost dad. Then, after smelling him carefully, the pup realized who he was and immediately melted into his arms.
Truly heartwarming!
Finally Together

Paul, his partner, and their new/old addition to the family drove back home to start a new life together. After all these years of missing each other, Paul really wanted to make up for lost time.
He understands that his loyal companion is not in his prime anymore, but he doesn’t mind.
Damian’s exciting adventures are now filled with many low-key activities, including cozy naps, city walks, trips to his grandparents, and delicious treats.

There is no doubt that after years of missing, and with the past as vague as it could possibly be, Damian will simply settle for a peaceful golden era.
I’m sure he has never been happier or felt safer… as he should all along!