FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Bear, a 2-year-old Pomeranian who was missing for almost two months, has been found, much to the delight of his owner, Natalie Cherkoski, Shenandoah.
Bear, who ran from Cherkoski's vehicle after it was involved in an accident July 2 on Route 54 between Ashland and Girardville, was the subject of a News-Item story on Aug. 15 after a dog that resembled him was spotted along the railroad tracks in the Shamokin area by Michelle McCrary. That Pomeranian turned out not to be Cherkoski's dog, but Bear was recovered this week in Fountain Springs.
Cherkoski, who is still recovering from accident injuries, never gave up hope that she would be reunited with Bear. She eventually enlisted the services of a psychic.
"She (the psychic) told me exactly where to look and how to find him," Cherkoski said.
"He was certainly scavenging food somewhere, but I can tell he did lose a little weight," she added.
Cherkoski said she is grateful to everyone who was concerned about Bear's absence and assisted in the search.