In 2017, during a move, his miniature pinscher, Damian, vanished.

Despite the time that passed, Paul never gave up hope.

Then, something unbelievable happened.

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While en route to help wildfire victims in California, Paul got a call that changed everything.

Damian had been foundover 1,000 miles away in Oklahoma City!

Without hesitation, Paul and his husband drove 14 hours straight to reunite with Damian.

Man smiling with lost dog on his shoulder, wearing sunglasses and cap, outdoors with blue sky background.

When they finally saw each other again, it was as if no time had passed.

Now, after nearly a decade apart, Damian is back home, right where he belongs.

Still, he made sure that if Damian was ever found, someone would be able to contact him.

Dog reunited with owner after 8 years, sits in car, wearing a red harness, looking out the window.

My phone number and email have been the same for 20 years, Paul told Bored Panda.

I figured if there was ever a miracle, Id want to be easy to find.

A vet in Oklahoma City had shocking news: Damian had been found wandering along a busy road.

Lost dog in a red sweater sleeping peacefully on a green bed.

But after so much time, Paul was skeptical.

Honestly, my first thought was that it was a scam, Paul admitted.

I didnt want to get my hopes up because I thought someone might be trying to trick me.

Man reuniting with his lost dog after 8 years, wearing a hoodie and sitting outside, sunlight illuminating the scene.

Once the vet confirmed it was real, Paul and his husband dropped everything and hit the road.

The moment they scanned his microchip, they realized he had a family.

Whoever found him was an angel, Paul said.

A dog in a colorful hoodie sits on a couch next to a heart-shaped pillow, reunited after years apart.

Without them, I dont think Id ever have seen him again.

Paul wasnt sure if Damians memoryor even his sense of smellwas strong enough to recognize him.

But when the moment came, there was no doubt.

Man smiling with sunglasses, holding his reunited lost dog wearing a colorful outfit.

At first, he took a second to recognize me.

It was clear: Damian never forgot his family.

Its like we were never apart, except now he has a bit of separation anxiety.

A small dog in a red and black jacket sits on the hood of a rusty orange truck.

I do too, Paul admitted.

Even a simple dinner out turned into an emotional moment.

Of course, I felt bad and took him with us.

Man reunited with lost dog wrapped in a blanket at sunset in a park, with a person standing nearby.

The pup was so charming that everyone in the restaurant came over to hear his story.

News outlets everywhere have covered the heartwarming reunion, and Paul has done over 25 interviews so far.

Ive talked to People Magazine, ABC, CBSyou name it, he said.

Lost dog in a blue carrier, wearing a red and black outfit, outside with greenery in the background.

I even have a publicist in the UK handling some media requests.

And the attention isnt stopping there.

Believe it or not, I had a Zoom meeting about a possible documentary just yesterday.

A small dog in a jacket sits by the water with a bridge in the background, symbolizing a reunion with its owner.

Fame is cool, but my biggest concern is getting him to the vet, he explained.

He really needs dental work, X-rays, and vaccines like a rabies shot.

One thing is for sureDamian is finally home, right where he belongs.

Lost dog wearing a colorful shirt sits in a soft carrier on grass, ready to reunite with its owner.

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Man in sunglasses and cap joyfully reunited with his lost dog, wearing a pink collar, outdoors.