Dog Missing for 11 Years Finally Makes It Home Just in Time to Comfort Grieving Family

Over a decade ago, Marzena Niejadlik’s brother passed away, a loss that took its toll on the entire family.

Looking for a little levity and healing, Niejadlik brought home an adorable Yorkshire terrier puppy named Rex.

“We were all devastated, and I kind of was thinking that maybe getting a 🐕Dog … will maybe bring some cheer into our family, especially to my mom,” Niejadlik told WBZ-TV.

But someone else found the pup irresistible too and swiped it a few months later after it sneaked out of the house.

But life went on. Years passed. Niejadlik had lost hope of ever reuniting with Rex until this week, when she got a very unexpected call.

Rex had been stolen in Boston. On April 27, an elderly Yorkie was found by Stoughton Animal Control officer Michelle Carlos, around 20 miles from Boston.

The old 🐕Dog — who was in rough shape and desperately needed a bath and a good meal — had a microchip, and the chip led to Niejadlik.

She could hardly believe the news when Animal Control called to tell her Rex was still alive.

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“Before we go on we’d like to put a warning out to those who shed a tear or two while watching movies about