When a beloved dog runs away or disappears, it might be one of the worst experiences a pet owner can have. Owners are concerned that something awful will happen to their dog or that it may fall into the hands of bad people.
In the past, when a dog went missing, there was little likelihood that it would be reunited with its owners. However, microchips and social media have significantly increased the likelihood of reuniting a lost pet with its owner.
The most effective method for reuniting a lost dog with its owner would be for the animal to be captured and brought to an animal shelter where it could be checked for a microchip. Microchips are extremely important when a dog wanders thousands of miles away from home. If a dog has a microchip with updated information, a shelter can quickly contact the dog’s owner regardless of the distance the dog has gone.
A dog from Florida was rescued in Michigan, and if not for the quick thinking of his rescuer and the dog’s microchip, the animal may have never been reunited with his fur parents.
Kris Gibson, a resident of Mount Morris, Michigan, walked her dog through the neighborhood one day. She noticed a second dog in her front yard upon her return home. Kris decided to secure the other dog and soon, was able to attach a leash to the Presa Canario because he was friendly enough to accept that.
Kris immediately brought the dog to the Mayfair Animal Hospital to confirm that he was in good health. The staff soon found out that it had a microchip.
The dog’s microchip information was thankfully updated, and the staff learned that his name is Simba. It was discovered that he lived in Florida, 1,400 away distant from its current location. This surprised the hospital personnel.
Kassidy Gruno, one of the veterinary assistants, read a news report about a dog who traveled thousands of miles from its home. She remarked that it was amazing and that she could never have imagined meeting one who traveled such a distance in person.
Nobody knows how Simba made his way to Michigan. One thing that they think happened was that truckers or homeless folks picked him up and he traveled with them. However, the only thing that matters to Simba’s parents is that their lost dog will be able to return home after two and a half months.
Source: CBS Miami