Yorkie has been missing for 5 years and is used as a beloved mascot in Mississippi Frat House

Five years ago, when Hurricane Laura passed through Lake Charles, Louisiana, a 6-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Kingston disappeared. But this is not the dog story you lose on average.

His master, Debbie Lafleur, searched desperately, fearing the worst. Then, five years later, he showed up in places where no one expected—not in shelter, not in neighborhoods, but in the back porch of the College Brotherhood.

“I never thought I would see him again,” Laffler told KBTX. “no way.”

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In early April, Kingston, 11, was spotted wandering casually on the back steps of Kappa Sigma House at the University of Southern Mississippi, wearing a red T-shirt like he had just returned from his tail.

Brotherhood president Neal Rachal told CNN that “just Yorkie is sitting there, sitting there.”

Kingston, an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who disappeared for five years, sat on the deck of Kappa Sigma Fraternity House at South Mississippi University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in April. The dog was discovered by brothers and later reunited with his original owner in Louisiana. (Ashton Klink)

Naturally, the brothers brought him in, named it “Benji”, and treated him like the one he did. He has a whole house, shared their snacks, and fits into the chaos better than some promises.

“He's like a member of this chapter now,” Rachal told KBTX. “He's done everything with us over the past week.”

But curiosity took over quickly. One of the brothers brought the mysterious puppy to scan his microchip. That was when the facts came out. “Benge” is actually Kingston, who was reportedly missing five years ago in Lake Charles.

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Since 2020, Ashton Klink of Kingston has provided photos of Kingston relaxing outside Kappa Sigma's house in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, relaxing before being recognized by microchips and returning to his family. (Ashton Klink)

“A few years ago, Debbie made a microcut at the University Animal Clinic in Lake Charles,” Dr. Sarah Guidry told KPLC. “That's how the fraternity at the University of Southern Mississippi determined the puppy. It worked well. Five years later, they found the dog, but were still registered to the correct owner.”

Once Microchip provided them with Lafleur's message, the brothers emailed her.

Back in Louisiana, Debbie was at work when the news popped up.

“My heart started to slam.” “He called me before I called him. I told my boss, 'I found Kingston! I found Kingston!' We both started yelling.”

Without hesitation, she and her son Jared were wasting time, jumped into the car, drove for four hours, and went to Hattiesburg to pick up the puppy. When they arrived, Kingston didn’t waste time either. He ran towards Debbie, his ears cheering up like a small, vague missile.

“We have never seen Benji run like that,” Rakar smiled in an interview with KPLC.

Side-by-side images show the Yorkshire Terrier Kingston missing for five years. He was discovered by a fraternity member in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Later, he reunited with the owner of Lake Charles, Los Angeles. (Ashton Klink)

It's a happy party and an emotional party. Debbie told KBTX that the moment was bittersweet because Kingston belongs to her and her late husband, who died in 2022.

“This is our dog,” she said. “He might be the one who accomplished that.”

The Kappa Sigma brothers are happy to play the role in the party and are proud of their temporary home guests. Debbie calls them “Great, great guys” because Kingston is taking the right thing.

“I'm so glad to bring my kids back,” she told KBTX.

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It also illustrates York. These little guys are stronger than they look. Kingston obviously spent years hiding from storms, traffic and any other Gulf Coast way, but found a haven 300 miles from Lake Charles on the porch of a group of college students.

Just to make things interesting, Kingston hasn't made the adventure yet. A few days after returning to Lake Charles, he pulled his last stunt and slid down while walking in the park.

This time, with the help of local journalists, he recovered within an hour.

“Thank you very much, Brendan Brown for all the help!” Debbie told KPLC, laughing. “It didn’t take us five years this time.”

Fox News Digital was unable to contact Debbie Lafleur for comment.