When their anxious rescue dog bolted into the woods that crisp autumn morning, Daniel and Jake had no idea that what started as a simple hike would turn into an extraordinary experience that neither of them would ever forget.
Buddy, their golden mixed breed, had always been a little skittish and prone to bursts of energy that came out of nowhere. But that day, his behavior was different—urgent, focused, almost purposeful.
As he disappeared into the thick underbrush, Daniel and Jake scrambled after him, their lungs burning from the sprint through tangled roots and fallen leaves.