While filling up gas at a station in Wolcott, Bobbie was chased away by some street dogs.
The family waited for Bobbie to return, but he did not.
They placed ads on newspapers and after a week of intense searching, the Brazier family gave up hope.
Heartbroken, they continued their trip before returning home to Oregon, expecting never to see their dog again.
A statue of Bobbie the Wonder Dog at Silverton.
Photo:Rick Obst/Flickr
To everyones surprise, Bobbie did return, six months after he had disappeared.
The society was even able to assemble a relatively precise description of the route Bobbie took.
Eventually, he found what he was looking for, and struck out for the West Coast.
On their trip, the Braziers had left their car in service stations each night.
Bobbie visited each of these on the way, along with a number of private homes.
He also spent some time in a hobo camp.
About two weeks later, Bobbie was back in Silverton.
Bobbie the Wonder Dog perches on the trunk of the Braziers' touring car in Silverton.
Photo: Offbeat Oregon
After a happy reunion, Bobbie became a celebrity.
Bobbie died in 1927.
He was buried at the Humane Societys pet cemetery in Portland.
A replica of Bobbies elaborate bungalow.
Photo:Debra Jane Seltzer/Flickr
Murals at Silverton.
