Overview
- Edilson from Betim, in Brazil’s Greater Belo Horizonte, recognised his dog Abner in images posted on Instagram by a local advocacy project.
- Abner had gone missing in 2020, and his owner searched for months with posters and calls to shelters before giving up hope.
- Rescued from the streets, the elderly dog became a long-term shelter resident due to mobility and vision problems and served as an ambassador for Invisíveis Não Mais.
- The photos that led to the identification were shot during a group dog walk organised by Invisíveis Não Mais and taken by volunteer veterinary medicine students.
- Volunteers described the October 27 reunion as affectionate and memorable, with UK outlets adding general reminders about pet microchipping requirements.