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Missing for a Decade, 15-Year-Old Dog Buttercup Reunites With Owner in Florida

A microchip scan led Miami-Dade Animal Services to the owner, underscoring the value of up-to-date registration.

Overview

  • Miami-Dade Animal Services said Buttercup was found on Jan. 12 in Doral, Florida.
  • The agency announced on Jan. 20 via Facebook that the dog was reunited with her owner last week after more than 10 years apart.
  • The Facebook post included photos identified as showing Buttercup with her owner.
  • The agency emphasized that a microchip works only when contact details are current, urging pet owners to keep information updated.
  • WSVN reported the owner had two missing dogs and believed Buttercup had died, and People said the agency did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.