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Dog Back at Rescue for 2nd Time—Rescuers Can't Believe the Change

Dog Back at Rescue for 2nd Time—Rescuers Can't Believe the Change

Summary

Mia, a five-year-old Border collie, returned to an animal rescue shelter in Minnesota after being found in poor condition on a street. Originally adopted in 2022, she was brought back due to violations of adoption terms. Mia's story highlights the challenges of rehoming pets and the importance of microchipping.

Key Facts

  • Mia is a five-year-old Border collie who was taken back by the Aussie Rescue of Minnesota.
  • She returned to the shelter three years after her initial adoption.
  • Mia was found exhausted on a busy street and identified through a microchip.
  • Approximately 10 million pets get lost each year in the U.S., with many ending up in shelters.
  • Only a small percentage of dogs and cats without IDs or microchips reunite with their owners.
  • Mia's former owner rehomed her without notifying the shelter, breaking the adoption contract.
  • Mia is otherwise healthy but needs to lose weight, having increased from 50 to 87 pounds.
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