Ponkunnam : A ward member's WhatsApp group paved the way for Rocky's return. The group proved crucial in retrieving Rocky, the pet dog belonging to Narayana Pillai of Thekkethu house in Parappallithazham, Chirakkadavu, who had gone missing two days ago.

Rocky went missing on Friday night. Narayana Pillai and his family were distraught after their beloved pet, whom they had raised for three years, disappeared, especially Narayana Pillai's grandchildren, Gautham and Daksh.

The head of the household informed panchayat member M G Vinod about the situation. Vinod shared the news of Rocky's disappearance on the WhatsApp group for Chirakkadavu Mannamplavu ward. Lal from Thevalakkattil, near Vaniyedath School, saw the post. When he informed the group about a dog that had arrived at his home two days before, it paved the way for Rocky's reunion with his family.

Rocky is a beloved member of the family, cherished by Narayana Pillai's wife Sarasamma, his son Sreenath, daughter-in-law Sreekala, and their children.