Locke Mackenzie is recently unhoused and has epilepsy. His 5-year-old German Shepherd named Summer helps prevent his seizures.
SFPD says Monday night they were alerted someone grabbed Summer by her harness on Octavia Street and ran off.
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Officers from Park Station received a call Thursday of a dog matching Summer's description turned up at Oakland Animal Services.
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SFPD retrieved Summer late last night and the two were reunited.
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"So I was actually shocked that I was able to get her back," says Mackenzie.
He continued to say, "Then came the feels, and then I said 'oh God, I don't have anything to pay for fees and then those were waived and I got her back. It was wonderful to see her and everything like that!"
Paul Crowell of Project Open Paw, a non-profit that helps animals belonging to the un-housed also provided Summer with some warm blankets and specialized food. More information on his organization can be found here.