GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPO/Gray News) – A 15-year-old canine acquired the deal with of a lifetime over the weekend in Arizona after he was discovered by a county animal management officer.
A subject officer with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control discovered a stray canine final week within the Glendale space. The officer reported that the canine was timid and didn’t appear to have a lot of a response when being picked up.
The officer scanned the canine for a microchip and realized that its identify was Minion and that the chip was final up to date in 2011.
She referred to as in to report discovering the canine and, a number of hours later, began getting telephone calls from a quantity she didn’t acknowledge.
The officer answered one of many telephone calls and a person instructed her that Minion was his canine.
Minion reportedly went lacking in 2011 after a upkeep employee left the household’s again gate open.
He mentioned he and his household looked for Minion however by no means discovered him.
The officer ended up driving the 15-year-old canine on to the Crandall household’s home, 22 miles from the place he was discovered.
Once she arrived on the household home, Minion’s demeanor modified and he began shifting round excitedly. He started circling the opposite dogs and wagging his tail.
Minion was lastly again home after going lacking for a dozen years.
Authorities mentioned the reunion wouldn’t have been doable with no microchip. The animal care group encourages all pet house owners to ensure their furry pals are chipped with their latest contact info.
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