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Silverton,
Oregon
FAMILIES

Wolcott,
Indiana

Bobbie

History

the Wonder Dog 17 Bobbie’s Journey

Why did people call Bobbie the dog loved his human family very Six months later, they were surprised. Bobbie
Bobbie “the Wonder much. He always wanted to be with them. appeared in their town! His feet were worn and

Dog”? In 1923, Bobbie and his family went on a trip tired. Later, many people said they saw Bobbie in

to Indiana. At a gas station, some other dogs other cities. He walked over 4,500 kilometers for six
He walked over 4,500
kilometers for six chased Bobbie away. Bobbie’s family looked months to get home.
months to get home.
everywhere, but they couldn’t find him. They Everyone was amazed. They started calling him

returned sadly to their home in Oregon. “Bobbie the Wonder Dog”!
Yes. I went on a class trip
Words 104 to Paris last year. It took a
long time to fly there, and I
didn’t see my family for two
weeks.

Connect to Yourself

Have you ever been far
away from your family?

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