A dog that remained untraceable for 3 long years was identified thanks to its microchip, while its owner now lives elsewhere and is preparing to make the trip to experience a moving reunion, reported the Tallahassee Democrat.
The canine in question goes by the name ofAce. He and his mistress lived Tallahassee in northwest Florida (United States). He had vanished in 2023, and his human had searched for him for a long time and in vain.
Subsequently, the latter had to move to Houston in the state of Texas, a thousand kilometers away.
Even though she was far from the place of her 4-legged friend's disappearance, she tried to maintain hope, especially because she had had him identified by microchip.
She remained without news ofAce until the end of July 2026. His dog was, in fact, spotted by a kind resident of Sopchoppyabout fifty kilometers from Tallahassee.
Soon the reunion
Supported by Wakulla County Animal Control (Wakulla County Animal Services), has Crawfordvillethe dog was passed through a microchip reader, which allowed the manager of the reception structure Walter Class to obtain the contact details of his mistress and contact her to tell her the incredible news.
Stunned and moved, Ace's owner planned to make the long journey from Houston to see his furry companion again and show him his new Texan home.
Walter Class indicates that 3 to 4 times a week, pets admitted to the Wakulla County shelter are returned to their owners using their identification device. He nevertheless emphasizes that it is rare to witness a reunion after an absence as long as that ofAce.
Woopets info: why is it essential to update your pet's microchip information?
The story ofAce reminds that an electronic chip alone is not enough; The registered contact details must still be up to date. If his identification made it possible to find his owner after 3 years, it is because the associated information was still valid, despite his move to Texas.
In France, any change of address, telephone number or owner must be declared to I-Cad, the national identification file. This simple and quick process can make all the difference if a dog or cat is found several months or even years after its disappearance.