Florida Husky Was Stolen From His Owner In Home Burglary, But Watch What Happens 7 Years Later

Some connections never fade, no matter how much time or distance gets in the way.

For Gabrielle Hartley, seeing her husky Luca again after seven painful years apart brought a rush of emotions all at once: relief, sorrow for the lost time, and deep gratitude.

Her life with Luca had started simply and happily, filled with daily walks, affection, and the comfort of having each other. Everything changed the day her home in Tampa was broken into.

In the middle of the chaos, Luca, just a year old at the time, disappeared. Panicked and heartbroken, Gabrielle filed a police report, clinging to any hope that her missing dog could still be found.

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.