Losing a dog can be a devastating experience, but it is crucial to keep hope alive. Sometimes, dogs return to us unexpectedly, even months or years after they have gone missing. Recently, one family was blessed with a miracle when their elderly dog came back to them after being gone for three years.
Last month, a South Carolina animal shelter called Dorchester Paws took in an 18-year-old dog named Binky, also known as Mr. B. The dog was found wandering the streets before a kind-hearted person rescued him. Unfortunately, Binky was in poor condition: he was severely matted, malnourished, covered in fleas, and had overgrown nails and decaying teeth. According to a Facebook post from the shelter, they shaved his fur, gave him medical attention, and provided life-saving treatment for the senior dog.
While grooming Binky, the shelter discovered a microchip and scanned it to identify the dog’s owner. They were shocked to learn that Binky had been missing for three years. The family was overjoyed and in disbelief when the shelter called them to inform them that their old dog had been found.
The family had been devastated when Binky initially went missing, and they had done everything in their power to locate him but had no luck. All they had hoped for was for him to be found and scanned. They had waited by the phone for years, hoping for the call that Binky had been found.
After three years, Binky was finally going back home. A shelter volunteer stepped up and drove the dog six hours to reunite with his family. Everyone involved in the reunion was emotional, and tears were shed. Binky can now rest peacefully with the family that rescued him from a shelter all those years ago.
Binky is elderly in dog years, but we know that he will be thrilled to spend the remainder of his days with his loving family. This heartwarming story is a powerful reminder of the importance of microchipping pets. According to Dorchester Paws, microchips are truly life-saving and the best way to ensure that lost pets can be returned home.
We are so happy that Binky finally made it back home! Please share this amazing news to spread the word about the importance of microchipping pets.