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Florida veteran reunited with missing dog that was missing for weeks

Florida veteran reunited with missing service dog. (Courtesy: Port St. Lucie Police Department)

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. ā€“ A Florida veteran got an early Christmas present when he was reunited with his service dog, who went missing for more than a month.

According to a post on social media by the Port St. Lucie Police Department, Nikki the Belgian Malinois service dog was missing since last month but was spotted near a wooded area last week.

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Florida veteran is reunited with his service dog. (Courtesy: Port St. Lucie Police Department)

Animal Control responded and contacted Trapper Jay with Treasure Coast Wildlife Trappers who set a trap in the area.

Nikki took the bait, was recovered in good health and was reunited with her owner.


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