7 Dogs Shock All of China With a Movie-Worthy Story

A heartwarming tale of courage, loyalty, and determination has captured the hearts of millions worldwide after seven pet dogs made an extraordinary journey to return home.

The group, reportedly including a corgi, golden retriever, Labrador retriever, German shepherd, and a Pekingese among others, was spotted moving together along busy highways in Changchun. Viral videos online show the pack navigating traffic, fields, and open roads as they traveled as a tight-knit group.

According to local reports, the dogs had been taken from their owners and transported illegally. Miraculously, they managed to escape captivity by chewing through a cage in the vehicle. From that moment, their 17-kilometre (10.5-mile) trek back home began.

Seven dogs stolen from their owners have gone viral after escaping from an illegal transport truck and making their way home.

They traveled around 17 km together, led by a corgi across highways and fields, now safely back with their respective owners..🐶🐾🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/H5VB9BQkGB

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The corgi, in particular, appeared to act as the leader, often looking back to ensure none of the dogs were left behind. Online viewers have praised this behavior as a sign of awareness, loyalty, and responsibility among the pack.

The adventure was not without challenges. Reports suggest the German shepherd sustained an injury during the journey, prompting the rest of the dogs to slow down and stick close, protecting their companion as they continued their trek.

Animal welfare group Bitter Coffee Stray Dog Base confirmed that the dogs were familiar with each other, having come from the same village and regularly interacted prior to their disappearance. Volunteers from the base reportedly monitored the journey with a drone and on the ground to ensure the animals’ safety.

While it is suspected that the dogs were initially taken by people involved in the dog meat trade, the exact circumstances of their abduction remain unclear. Video timelines indicate the escape occurred on March 16, with all seven dogs successfully returning home by March 18.

Today, all seven animals have been safely reunited with their owners, completing a story that many are calling nothing short of movie-worthy.