Border Collie Goes From Lost to Employed

A dog that got separated from his family in a car accident was found two days later herding sheep on a local farm. After the crash, Tilly the Border Collie apparently decided it was time to get a job, and thought a farm would be a good place to start his career.

How Tilly Got Lost

Tilly's unexpected job search began when the 2-year-old Border Collie and his owners, Mike and Linda Oswald, were on a road trip. Just minutes after starting their journey, another car struck theirs. The crash threw Tilly out of the vehicle.

Thankfully, no people were badly hurt in the accident. But when Mike and Linda got out of their car, they saw Tilly running away. They tried to catch him, but he was too fast.

The Search Begins

For the next two days, Mike and Linda searched without stopping for their beloved pet. The whole community joined in, including many strangers who wanted to help. But after 48 hours with no sign of Tilly, his owners started to face the sad idea that they might never see him again.

From Missing Pet to Farm Worker

Just when hope was fading, three brothers who owned a local farm noticed something odd about one of the dogs herding their sheep. This dog didn't look like any of their Australian shepherds. In fact, it looked a lot like the missing dog they had seen in a social media post.

The farmers caught Tilly and confirmed he was indeed the missing Border Collie. His very short career as a sheep herder came to an end, and he was happily reunited with his worried family.

Home Sweet Home

Tilly was not hurt in the accident, which was a huge relief to everyone. Now, two and a half years later, he remains happily retired from his brief herding job. He's enjoying life to the fullest with the family that never stopped looking for him.

This story shows how a dog's natural instincts kicked in during a crisis. Instead of wandering aimlessly after getting lost, Tilly found a job that matched his breed's natural skills. Border Collies are known for their herding abilities, and Tilly proved he had what it takes - even without any formal training!