Missing Tibetan Mastiff Found After Crash in Cambridge
A Tibetan Mastiff reunited with her owner after surviving on her own for 36 days following a rollover crash.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Dogs
Amanda Dean was reunited with her Tibetan Mastiff, Rosita, in September 2026 after the dog spent 36 days missing. The dog had disappeared following a car rollover accident that occurred in mid-August on State Route 313 in Cambridge.
Why it matters
The recovery of the animal marks the end of a weeks-long search effort involving volunteers who tracked the dog across state lines using drones and cameras.
The dog was missing for 36 days after being involved in a three-dog car crash. She was eventually captured on Plains Road in Cambridge after being lured with food.
The players
Amanda Dean
Amanda Dean is the owner of the Tibetan Mastiff who was reunited with her pet after a month-long search.
The details
Following the mid-August accident, volunteers tracked the dog through sightings in Cambridge, Shushan, and Sandgate, Vermont. The search team successfully captured the animal by using feeding stations and eventually luring her into a trap using pork chops tossed from a vehicle.
Timeline
The car rollover crash occurred in mid-August.
The dog was recovered 36 days after the mid-August accident.
Culture Shift
This recovery highlights the growing trend of utilizing advanced volunteer-led technology to track lost animals over vast geographical areas. It reflects a shift toward using high-tech tools like drones and remote monitoring in pet rescue efforts that were once limited to manual searches.
The successful tracking and capture of the dog demonstrate the effectiveness of coordinated community volunteer efforts in the Cambridge area. Residents can better assist in similar situations by providing confirmed sighting reports to local volunteer search groups.
The takeaway
This case underscores the endurance of pets in difficult conditions and the importance of utilizing specific tracking technology. For owners of missing animals, consistency in setting feeding stations remains a vital strategy for long-term recovery.
Further reading
For more stories on local pet rescue efforts and tips, visit the Dogs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NEWS10 ABC.
