Missouri Dog Missing For 6 Years Finally Sees His Dad Again
In Raytown, Missouri, a touching story unfolded at Midwest Animal ResQ.
A stray dog named Little Buddy revealed a miraculous secret – he had been missing for six years.
Thanks to his microchip, the shelter was able to get in touch with his prior owner...
A Stray with a Secret
When Little Buddy was brought into Midwest Animal ResQ, he appeared to be just another stray; dirty but healthy, and a bit scared.
However, Erin Morse, the founding director of the shelter, soon discovered that there was much more to his story.
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Despite his initial anxiety, Little Buddy quickly won the hearts of the shelter staff and volunteers, showing a keen desire for human interaction and companionship.
“He would whine and paw at the cage door anytime someone would walk by, wanting to be let out,” Morse said. “He had all the humans here wrapped around his paw pretty quickly.”
The Power of Microchipping
Little Buddy’s fate took a dramatic turn when the shelter staff discovered he was microchipped.
The microchip was a crucial link to his past.
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Initially, the alerts sent to the contact information on the chip were unanswered by the prior owner, dismissed as a possible scam due to the length of time that had passed since the disappearance of their dog.
However, persistence paid off when the shelter made a direct phone call to the owner, who was overwhelmed to learn that his long-lost dog had been found.
An Emotional Reunion
The revelation that Little Buddy had been missing for nearly six years and had ended up far from his home in Springfield, Missouri, was astounding.
When Little Buddy went missing, his owner, Brian Gilpatrick, searched everywhere for him, putting up flyers, driving around the neighborhood. Sadly, he never found him.
So when Brian received the call, he immediately jumped in his car and drove four hours to the shelter for what would be an unforgettable reunion.
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The moment Little Buddy recognized his dad, his joy was unmistakable.
His tail wagged furiously, and he showered his dad with kisses, rekindling their bond as if no time had passed.
The reunion was deeply moving, leaving no dry eyes among the staff and volunteers at Midwest Animal ResQ.
The Importance of Microchipping
This reunion really showed the importance of microchipping pets.
“It really warmed our hearts to see such a lovely reunion with someone who had never given up hope on finding their Little Buddy,” Morse said. “It made it even better that Buddy’s dad felt so passionate about animal adoption and microchipping. It was almost too good to be true!”
Erin Morse emphasized how critical it is not only to microchip but to keep the contact information updated, regardless of how much time may pass.
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Little Buddy’s story is a powerful reminder of the role technology can play in bringing lost pets home and the need for pet owners to maintain current information on microchips.
For pet owners experiencing the pain of a lost animal, Little Buddy’s story offers a message of hope and possibility.
It highlights the importance of never giving up on finding a lost pet, as miraculous reunions can and do happen.
