Portland, Oregon - Bobbie the Wonder Dog

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Address:: 1067 NE Columbia Ave., Portland, OR
Directions:: North edge of the city just south of the river. FROM THE SOUTH: I-5 exit 306A, then east one mile on Columbia Blvd. At the corner of 11th Ave. FROM THE NORTH: I-5 exit 307 onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. South two miles, then left onto Columbia Blvd for one-half mile. At the corner of Columbia and 11th Ave.
Phone:: 503-285-SPCA

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Portland, Oregon - Bobbie the Wonder Dog

Bobbie traveled thousands of miles to find his family, and it wore him out. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

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Portland, Oregon - Bobbie the Wonder Dog

Bobbie the Wonder Dog is buried at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland Oregon. In 1923, the scotch collie became famous for finding his way home to Silverton, Oregon after being lost in Indiana. Six months to the date, Bobbie returned to his master's home after traveling almost 2,800 miles alone. He was featured in newspapers, books and even silent films. [Susan Stelljes, 05/25/2003]

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July 9, 2009