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'It's miraculous:' Dog found after 20 days on the run in 40 below wind chills

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Peanut was captured and reunited with owner Michelle Sherman after being missing for 20 days.
Severe wind chills hit Fargo in January, dropping to 50 and 60 below zero, while missing flyers circulated and The Retrievers deployed traps after local tips during the search.
A trap camera photographed Peanut before his capture, and Desiree Gabriel, a north Fargo business owner, welcomed Peanut, saying, 'He is so tiny'.
Sherman said Peanut's health checks show his heart and lungs are good and, aside from being thin, he shows no frostbite, bringing relief to the family.
The rescue highlights community coordination, including local businesses and organized searches by The Retrievers, showing Peanut's survival illustrates canine resilience in extreme cold; learn more at www.theretrievers.org.

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'It's miraculous:' Dog found after 20 days on the run in 40 below wind chills

FARGO — The Fargo area saw some pretty nasty temperatures and wind chills this past January. But, believe it or not, a little Fargo dog that went missing for 20 days in the cold survived it all. His successful rescue thanks to some careful surveillance, local businesses and, perhaps, a group of caring rabbits. Peanut the wonder dog is a survivor. "He is so tiny," said Desiree Gabriel, a north Fargo business owner, as she welcomed Peanut and her…

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