This story happened before the Tampa you know became what it is today. Before bright lights from downtown towers reflected off the shimmering waters of the Bay. Four decades before Rocky the Bull was first sketched out by Ray Cooper to be sold as a bookstore toy. Even prior to Davis Islands being known as the exclusive enclave of dog walkers and historic arc

For everyone's safety, meet in a public place and never send money to strangers to recover a pet. Verify anyone who claims a pet before arranging a meeting.