Nala was reunited along with her former foster mother, who ended up adopting her, a Florida shelter stated.
Screengrab from Marion County Animal Services on Facebook
A canine was one of many longest residents at a Florida animal shelter — then she had an emotional reunion.
Nala the dog had been at Marion County Animal Services for greater than two years. But shelter officers stated Nala’s long-term keep ended when a search by way of her previous led them to somebody who had beforehand cared for her in a foster home.
“The two were reunited and we could tell that Nala absolutely recognized her — after all those years,” the shelter wrote Oct. 11 in a Facebook submit. “Our hearts were so full and we couldn’t believe she was leaving.”
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A photograph posted on Facebook exhibits Nala bonding with the caregiver, who ended up adopting her after their time aside. The reunion left a number of social media customers emotional.
“I’m crying happy tears,” one person commented.
“This story made me get in tears,” one other person wrote. “God what a Miracle.”
Nala’s time at the shelter began in May 2021. She was adopted then returned as she waited for the suitable household, officers stated.
Over the years, she grew to become identified for being “gentle and affectionate” with a protecting aspect. She loved occurring walks, “had her fair share of drive-thru chicken nuggets, romped with other dogs in our playgroups, and leaped into every pool she’s ever seen,” the shelter wrote on Facebook in April and August.
But Nala’s life took a flip when the director of animal companies did some detective work with the dog’s microchipa software that may retailer pet house owners’ contact data.
“A deep dive of the microchip history led to the original caregiver of Nala, who thought she was living happily with the person she adopted her to all those years ago,” the shelter wrote. “As it turned out, that person died, and Nala’s life was turned upside down. Since then, she’s been in multiple homes.”
Now, as Nala settles into her new home, officers are urging pet house owners to verify their microchips.
“Please let this story be your push to update your pet’s microchip,” the shelter wrote. “Without the microchip, this day would not have happened for Nala.”
Marion County Animal Services relies in Ocala, roughly 70 miles northwest of Orlando.
