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Our Christmas holidays were sadly interrupted when our daughter’s basset hound, Otis, ran away Dec. 22. Otis lives in Raleigh, so he not only was in an unfamiliar area, his situation was complicated by his being very frightened of strangers.

For four rainy days and freezing nights, we walked, rode, handed out and posted signs over a five-mile area. We were encouraged by caring calls of sightings from many thoughtful neighbors in the Primrose Avenue, Hazel Lane, Wynnewood Drive, Meredith Drive and Blanton Place areas.

We received a truly heart-warming Christmas gift when a very nice family, the Sellers, successfully corralled Otis Dec. 26. We are indebted to the Sellers children, who with their mom interrupted their holidays to search for Otis even though they had never met us. They showed the true spirit of good will to others and have inspired us to assist others needing help in the future.

Thanks also go to everyone who searched for, fed or sheltered Otis. Also thanks to North Elm Animal Hospital and other area vets. Lastly, we want to send special appreciation to the Carolina Basset Hound Rescue group (www.cbhr.com) for its wonderful support of Otis and other rescued bassets.

Doug and Nancy Anderson
Greensboro