Former NFL quarterback and ESPN commentator Robert Griffin III went through a dog ownership doomsday scenario on Wednesday.
The Griffin family found themselves on a worried search for their beloved dog Benny, who Robert Griffin III said got out of their backyard and had been missing for five hours at the time he shared the news.
While social media can certainly be a difficult place to navigate, moments like this do show the power of communal help as the Griffin family hope to find Benny and bring the pup back home.
Benny looks like a very, very, very good dog.
Benny pic.twitter.com/lTMMZWOwAC
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 16, 2023
Of course, you never want to assume the worst when it comes to a lost dog, and anyone with a Twitter account who knew of Griffin’s plight on Wednesday became instantly concerned.
We are in Clermont, Florida. He could be anywhere in Orlando at this point. Still looking for him. He is cute and hella friendly so hopefully no one kidnapped him. He wouldn’t even know if they did as long as they had snacks. 😂 just laughing through the anxiety right now. pic.twitter.com/UF3ZvhrHuT
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 16, 2023
However, Griffin shared the absolutely wonderful news a few hours later that Benny had been found safe and was back at home.
WE FOUND HIM!!! pic.twitter.com/abIvUXLgXB
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 16, 2023
Phenomenal! Benny being back with the Griffin family could put a relieved smile on anyone’s face. Just look how happy that dog is to be home.
What’s even more fascinating is the story Griffin told about how the family found Benny, which underscores the idea that there are always good people out there willing to help in a time of need.
What a WILD night but THANK GOD and YOU GUYS for helping us find our Dog Benny. pic.twitter.com/yYt2nIBuVB
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 16, 2023
We’re all thrilled that the search for Benny the dog had a happy ending, and we hope Benny is getting plenty of cookies and belly scratches now that the good doggo is safe and sound.
