A dad has been reunited with his dog exactly 13 months after she vanished on a walk.
Springer spaniel Breeze disappeared while owner Adam Timms was walking her at Stratfield Saye in Hampshire, on August 13, 2025.
Adam, 46, said he saw a car speed away and immediately believed his puppy had been snatched.
He said: ‘I reported her stolen but never thought I’d see her again.’
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But on September 13, 2026, Breeze was found cowering beneath steps at a Thames Water treatment site in Shurlock Row, Berkshire, with a serious eye injury.
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Sam Matthews rescued the frightened and hungry spaniel and scanned her microchip – discovering she was registered to Adam and flagged as stolen.
Sam said: ‘I called Adam straight away and he was utterly astonished to hear from me.
‘It was so wonderful to be able to reunite them.’
Breeze, now 15 months old, was rushed to a vet and had to have her damaged eye removed.
He fears Breeze may have been stolen for breeding and abandoned after she was injured.
Adam said: ‘When the RSPCA called me, I couldn’t believe it; it’s amazing to have her home.
‘Her tail is wagging and she seems to be happy to be home with us and our other dogs.
‘My daughter, Clemmie, is thrilled to have her home.’
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