This lost black lab mix fought off coyotes and freezing temperatures to survive. More than two weeks later, she was brought home. On January 13, Maggie's owners, Judy and Walter Preston, had left put Maggie in a crate and secured the lever-handle door of the shop so they could head out for a lunch break. They returned not long after to an unlocked door, an empty crate and no Maggie. Immediately the Prestons sprung into action, canvassing the area, speaking with neighbors and posting signs. And so the hunt for Maggie began, and continued for 17 days. Occasionally a camera on a property in the area would catch a snippet of Maggie walking past a barn or field. Once, she was spotted on camera fighting off coyotes. Maggie survived by following a creek for water and getting what nourishment she could from her surroundings — corn scattered for deer, for example. She likely kept warm by sleeping in barns and outbuildings. Thanks to the assistance from Lost Pet Recovery and many engaged social media users, Maggie was finally brought in on Jan. 31, when she was captured at one of the feeding stations. Now, the Prestons are just happy to have their family whole again. Tap our link in bio to read all about Maggie's days in the wild and the community engagement that helped bring her back. 📷: Photos 1-2 - Ty Wright, the Advocate Photo 3 - Courtesy of the Licking County Humane Society