Imagine how upset they were when they discovered Sage was ‘mi.s.s.in.g' from their yard after they had unintentionally left her there. With assistance from their neighbors, a search was launched immediately.

They wrote on social media and distributed flyers. But no trace of Sage appeared until a few more days had passed.

Don Estrada, who lives next door, was on a trip in the forest when he came upon what at first glance appeared to be a bin bag.