Pure Joy As Florida Woman Reunites With Her Husky 7 Years After He Was Stolen In Home Burglary

Some bonds are so strong, not even years or separation can break them.

For Gabrielle Hartley, the reunion with her husky, Luca, after seven long years apart was a mix of overwhelming relief, heartbreak, and gratitude.

Gabrielle’s journey with Luca began like any pet-owner story: with love, walks, and companionship. But her life changed drastically when her Tampa home was burglarized.

Amid the chaos, Luca, then only a year old, vanished. Gabrielle immediately filed a police report, desperate to locate her beloved dog.

But for years, her search came up empty. In A GoFundMe page for Luca, Gabrielle shared:

“I searched everywhere, filed reports, and held onto hope.”

Despite the long absence, she never gave up. She kept Luca’s information updated through PetKey, ensuring that if he was ever found, she could be contacted.

That persistence finally paid off. Not long ago, Gabrielle got the life-changing call she had been waiting for.

Luca was discovered roaming the streets by a local officer and was safely transported to Animal Doctors of South Tampa for urgent care.

There, the staff scanned his microchip and confirmed his identity. The moment Gabrielle laid eyes on him again was so emotional: tears, trembling, and a heart full of relief.

However, Luca’s ordeal was visible. Gabrielle discovered that her dog had suffered greatly over the years, sharing:

“He’s severely malnourished and has a large growth on his side that needs to be surgically removed. The vet believes he’s been living in very poor conditions for most of his life.”

Luca’s condition was dire. He was battling a urinary tract infection and a blood infection, had several broken teeth, likely from struggling to get free, damaged claws, and scratches and scars covering his body. Gabrielle added:

“He’s only like 38 pounds for a full-grown male dog, that’s not even close to healthy.”

Gabrielle suspects that Luca may have been used for breeding and then discarded once his health began to fail.

Despite everything, his spirit remained resilient, and Gabrielle’s love for him never wavered.

She said in a YouTube video:

“One moment we caught up on my bed, and he’s licking my hands, like, looking at me and I could tell he feels comfortable and safe and I’m like, ‘Oh, this is so worth it.’”

It’s moments like these that make every challenge, every bit of worry, feel completely worthwhile.

Through her GoFundMe for Luca, she hopes to raise $10,000 for his medical care, focusing on providing the surgeries, treatments, and care he desperately needs.

Her mission is clear: to give Luca the comfort, safety, and love he deserves after years of hardship.

Gabrielle and Luca’s story proves that even after years of uncertainty, hope and patience can lead to a miraculous reunion, one that reminds us why we never stop caring for those we love.

For anyone wanting to support Luca’s recovery or help ensure he receives the medical attention he needs, Gabrielle’s fundraising page provides updates and ways to contribute.