Athena, a four-year-old German Shepherd mix, had been missing for nine days before she made her unexpected arrival at the family’s doorstep.
Owner Brooke Comer said that it was around 2:30 am when Athena appeared and rang the doorbell with her paw. Comer had been distributing flyers and reviewing doorbell footage in the hope of finding her beloved pet.
Joyful reunion
"I tried not to wake up the kids, but they did wake up from the excitement," Comer said, recalling the joyful reunion.
A video shared on Facebook shows Athena approaching the door, pressing the doorbell with her paw, and waiting to be let inside.
Welcome home!
The heartwarming moment was met with relief and happiness from the Comer family, who had feared for Athena’s safety during her time away.
"Welcome home, Athena!" the family posted in the video caption, expressing their delight at their dog's remarkable return just in time for Christmas.
