Anything is “paw-sible.”
Sgt. Pepper, a dog, was reunited with his owner in Michigan several years later, after being more than 1,000 miles from where he went missing in 2014.
According to People, the Eaton County Animal Control confirmed that the Yorkshire terrier mix was 6-years-old when he disappeared from his home in Florida.
The department said in a statement that the pup’s owner saw a “found” posting for him on Craigslist. However, when the family reached out to collect their pet, Sgt. Pepper already had been “claimed by someone who was not his real owner.”
When his owner was not able to trace Sgt. Pepper, they filed a police report and contacted the microchip company where she registered the dog.
“While we don’t know every detail of Sgt. Pepper’s journey, we did discover how he made it to Michigan,” animal control officials said. “Sgt Pepper had been living with a family for the last 5 years who were unaware of his microchip and stolen status.”
On June 28, the animal was found in Charlotte, Michigan. The Eaton County Animal Control tracked down the dog after the contact information was found on his microchip.
“We are grateful for their understanding that Sgt. Pepper had to be reunited with his original family, and we ask that people please be sensitive towards their situation,” the department said. “This incredible story is a testament to the value of microchipping your pet and keeping your contact info current.”
Sgt. Pepper’s owner was able to fly to Michigan to reunite with her dog.
“This story also serves as a reminder why it is SO IMPORTANT to have all found dogs scanned for a microchip,” Eaton County Animal Control said in a statement. “It is also a great idea to have any new dog you acquire scanned for a microchip just in case, especially if any portion of the pet’s history is unknown.”
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