A FAMILY in York are over the moon after their pet dog, who has been missing for over a month, has been found safe and well.

Arlo the two-year-old golden Labradoodle had been missing since July 15, when he escaped from a kennels.

But now, much to his family's delight, he has been successfully tracked down in a field near Sherriff Hutton and returned to his owners this morning (August 17).

Antony Smith, Arlo's owner, said: "It's incredible that we have a happy ending.

"We're really pleased to report that Arlo was tracked this morning. We went to collect him at around 4am and brought him back home.

York Press: Arlo has been returned to his owners safe and wellArlo has been returned to his owners safe and well (Image: Supplied)

"He is slightly thinner than he was, but he's been given a clean bill of health by the vet and is relaxing after his almost five week adventure."

The family contacted well-known dog tracker, Mandy Butler, to help with the search for Arlo - and they wanted to thank her and the team for their "tireless" efforts.