Overview
- Penny, a 6-year-old Chihuahua mix, was found wandering in DeLand, Volusia County, last week.
- Finder Briana Rideout canvassed nearby homes and posted flyers before taking the dog to the county shelter.
- Shelter staff scanned a microchip that identified the Taylors in Mississippi, prompting a call that led to a swift reunion.
- Animal services officials said Penny appeared healthy and likely spent time in the care of people during her absence.
- Her route from Mississippi to Central Florida remains unknown even as she heads home with her original owners.