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.