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After nearly a year, two Hurricane Katrina survivors are finally back together.

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Williams and his dog were reunited at Memorial Park.

Walter Williams was forced to leave his dogs, Patches and Lobo, behind when he fled New Orleans before Katrina made landfall.

After relocating to Houston and getting his own life in order, Williams was finally able to track down his dog Patches through a Web site.

"I want both but I'm glad at least I can get one back. At least one," said Williams.

He and Patches were reunited Friday at Memorial Park.

Williams gave the dog a hug and good belly rub.

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The pair seemed happy to see each other.

"It's like you haven't seen your child because that is what she is to me," said Williams.

When Williams unleashed Patches, she took off running with a look of joy on her face. But she quickly returned to Williams side, reluctant to let him out of her sight.

Best Friends Animal Rescue and Spindletop Refuge helped make the reunion possible.

Patches has been staying for the last few months at Spindletop, a Houston-based rescue group specializing in American pit bulls and American Staffordshire terriers.

Walter has big plans for Patches once he gets her home: The couch and the bed. "I want to make her real happy and comfortable. I want to help her forget all about Katrina."

Williams says he plans to spend a lot of time with his pet to make up for lost time.

He hasn't given up hope of also finding Lobo one day.