Owner Thought Dog Gone Forever—10 Years Later, a Microchip Brings Her Home
Summary
A Florida family was reunited with their dog, Buttercup, after more than 10 years because of a microchip scan at an animal shelter. Buttercup disappeared over a decade ago, and the family believed she was gone for good. The story highlights the importance of microchipping pets to help reunite lost animals with their owners.Key Facts
- Buttercup, a dog around 15 years old, was found in southern Miami-Dade County.
- An animal services officer noticed Buttercup moving with difficulty and brought her to a shelter.
- A microchip scan revealed Buttercup's owner information, linked to the Humane Society of Greater Miami.
- Buttercup went missing over 10 years ago, and her family thought she had died.
- The shelter arranged an emotional reunion between Buttercup and her family.
- The story was shared widely and highlighted the benefits of microchipping.
- According to the AVMA, dogs with microchips are returned to owners 52% of the time, compared to 22% without microchips.
- The shelter hopes the story encourages more pet owners to microchip their animals.
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