How often have you mistakenly confused someone else’s dog for your own? It may sound unlikely, but it does happen to people around the world. In this story, we’ll focus on a woman who accidentally mistook another dog for hers.
How Did He Get Outside
On her way home from work, Tia Belton noticed something strange: her dog, Reese, was outside alone. Confused, Belton wondered how Reese could have gotten outside their Atlanta apartment, as it seemed impossible.
She shared her distress with The Dodo: I was distressed — my Reese never wanders off and doesn’t particularly enjoy running outside. Our apartment complex dumpster isn’t even close to our apartment. Belton’s concern grew when she saw Reese sniffing around the dumpster, something she found alarming since normally, the dog prefers basking in the sun.
Belton called to Reese, and the dog eagerly ran to her car. After parking, she lifted Reese back to the apartment, contemplating how her dog could have escaped. To her surprise, when she opened the door, she found that Reese was already inside.
Reese’s Doppelganger
To her astonishment, the dog in her arms was not Reese, but a look-alike named Bella. Belton went from complete annoyance to utter disbelief upon realizing this. She revealed, I was shaking and embarrassed. How could I not recognize my own dog? Bella jumped on my couch with Reese as if they were long-lost siblings. While Reese appeared confused at first, Bella seemed unfazed and settled in comfortably.
Determined to find Bella’s owner, Belton began her search and soon after, Bella’s family contacted her. The story concluded happily, with Bella reunited with her true family, leading Belton to a vital realization: Having Bella and Reese made me think Reese may need a sibling soon.
