Collie home from a 500 mile walkie; REUNION.Byline: STEPHEN WHITE A COLLIE collie, breed of large, agile working dog developed in Scotland during the 17th and 18th cent. It stands from 22 to 26 in. (55.9–66 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 50 to 75 lb (22.7–34 kg). who vanished six months ago was reunited "Reunited" was a #1 hit in the United States in 1979 by the Washington, D.C.-based group Peaches & Herb. Preceded by "Heart of Glass" by Blondie Billboard Hot 100 number one single May 5 1979 Succeeded by "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer with her owners yesterday - but her 500-mile journey remains a mystery. Lucy, 17, vanished from her home in Cornwall in February and turned up in a garden in Edinburgh. Thanks to a microchip tag under her skin, dog centre staff alerted owners Sonya and Billy McKerran. The couple, from Redruth, made a 20-hour journey for the tearful reunion. Billy, who turned 59 yesterday, said: "This is the most terrific birthday present I've ever had." Sonya said: "Getting the call was unbelievable. I'm still in complete shock. We thought it was a prank call This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. because we were convinced she was dead. "We've got absolutely no idea how she got to Scotland. "Nobody would steal her to order because she's not a valuable pedigree, but to us she means the world and is very much part of the family." CAPTION(S): MYSTERY Lucy just vanished |
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