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Owners DNA-Test Rescue Dog To Check Breed—Reveals Something No One Expected

Owners DNA-Test Rescue Dog To Check Breed—Reveals Something No One Expected

Summary

A woman in Cleveland, Ohio, used a DNA test to check her adopted dog's breed and discovered the dog has a sibling named Ethan. Both dogs were adopted from the same shelter. The owners arranged a meeting for the dogs.

Key Facts

  • Lily Draheim used a DNA test with the company Embark on her adopted dog, Cricket.
  • The test confirmed Cricket's breed as part American pit bull terrier.
  • The DNA test revealed Cricket has a full sibling, a dog named Ethan.
  • Both Cricket and Ethan were adopted from the same shelter but at different times.
  • Ethan waited over 500 days at the shelter before being adopted.
  • The owners of both dogs arranged a meeting for the siblings to walk and spend time together.
  • The story gained attention on Reddit, with users expressing happiness about the sibling reunion.
  • Embark's DNA tests screen for over 400 breeds, helping pet owners understand their dogs' ancestry.

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