Moose The Dog Survives A Dumpster Disaster And Finds His Way Home

If you've ever had a pet run away, then you know how scary and stressful that can be.

You try your best to look in nearby areas you think they might be

You might also ride around in your car yelling out their name hoping they will hear you.

If you can't find them immediately, you might take to social media and post in neighborhood groups to see if anyone has seen your missing pet.

This recently happened with a Michigan family and their dog, Moose.

Thankfully, they were able to find him after a crazy series of events that saw him go from the family's business in Clarkston to being found at a city dump in Lake Orion.

The Benefit family shared with WXYZ Channel 7 that Moose normally runs around their family business and says hi to different people.

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But on this fateful day, Moose's decision to sniff a nearby dumpster and jump inside almost cost him his life.

Soon after Moose jumped into the dumpster, a garbage truck came by and dumped the trash and Moose into the compactor.

Remarkably, Moose survived the compaction. He made it to the dump, where he was found 36 hours later thanks to an AirTag in his collar.

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I know cats are supposed to have nine lives, but in this case, it looks like Moose has at least two