A heartfelt reunion unfolded in Pacific Palisades when Casey Colvin was reunited with his dog, Oreo, who had been missing for nearly a week following the destructive Palisades Fire. The emotional moment took place on Sunday, as Colvin’s dog, once feared lost, was discovered sleeping among the wreckage of what used to be his neighbor’s house.
Colvin’s emotional journey began on Tuesday, when evacuation orders swept through the area due to the encroaching wildfire. At the time, Colvin was at work, and his frantic attempts to return home through gridlocked traffic were met with difficulty. He desperately sought to save his dogs, but by the time he reached his neighborhood, it was already too late. His house had been engulfed in flames, though firefighters had managed to rescue one of his dogs, Tika Tika. Unfortunately, Oreo had fled and was lost in the chaos.
Colvin, unwilling to give up hope, posted missing dog fliers and sought help from local rescue groups. Meanwhile, NBC News correspondent Liz Kreutz, who had been following Colvin’s story, captured the heartwarming moment when Oreo was finally located. A dog tracker, aided by neighbor reports, led Colvin to Oreo on Sunday, where the dog was found resting on the debris-laden driveway.
With a squeaky toy in one hand and Tika in his arms, Colvin approached the gate. Calling out to Oreo, his soothing voice coaxed the dog to approach and, with overwhelming emotion, Colvin embraced Oreo in a tearful reunion.
Grateful for the support he received, Colvin thanked Kreutz, whose footage of the emotional moment went viral. “Thank you, Liz!” he exclaimed, as he celebrated the return of his cherished pet.
As the wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, local authorities have warned of increased wildlife sightings as animals, like Oreo, flee their natural habitats in search of safety.
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