Losing a beloved pet like a dog is an incredibly heart-wrenching experience that can deeply affect a person. When Brittney’s dog, Ashley, went missing, she was left feeling utterly devastated. The impact of Ashley’s disappearance was not only felt by Brittney, but also by her other three dogs. One of them, Mavis, even displayed signs of distress by refusing to eat and laying by the door, reflecting the profound loss felt by the entire furry family.
After Ashley made a sneaky exit when the dog sitter forgot to close the door properly, Brittney embarked on a frantic search for her furry friend. Despite scouring the neighborhood for hours, Ashley was nowhere to be found. In a desperate attempt to reunite with her beloved pooch, Brittney took to Facebook to share the story of Ashley’s disappearance. Two long weeks passed without any leads, until a kind stranger came across Brittney’s post and reached out to her with a potential clue.
A dog resembling Ashley was brought to an animal shelter in Daytona Beach, Florida, located 200 miles away from Brittney’s residence in Georgia. The shelter posted a picture of the dog for adoption, prompting Brittney to contact the Humane Society in time to reclaim her furry friend before she was placed with another family.
They needed evidence since Ashley did not have a microchip. Therefore, Brittney suggested the volunteer call the dog by the name Ashley to see if she would react. As expected, Ashley responded immediately when called. With Ashley’s vet papers in hand, Brittney rushed to Daytona to reclaim her beloved pet. The reunion was filled with emotions as Ashley couldn’t contain her excitement and started jumping around as soon as she saw her family.
The Halifax Humane Society reports that over half of microchipped dogs are reunited with their owners, making it clear that microchipping is a key step in ensuring lost pets find their way home. Check out the video below and don’t forget to share this important information with your loved ones.