When Coco went missing, her family was devastated. They searched everywhere, hoping to find their beloved dog, but she had vanished without a trace.
Months passed with no sign of Coco. Though fear crept in, her family never lost hope that one day, she would return home.
Roaming The Streets
Source: San Antonio Animal Care Services via The Dodo
The ten-year-old pup longed for her family. As she wandered the streets, she scanned every passerby, hoping to recognize a familiar face.
Unfortunately, the people and surroundings were all unfamiliar.
As much as she wanted to, Coco didn’t know how to get home.
One day, animal control officers spotted her. They tried to bring her to safety, but Coco hesitated, barking uncertainly. However, when they placed a leash around her, she finally calmed down.
Coco was taken to a local animal shelter, where she immediately charmed the staff with her friendly nature.
One staff member, noticing her sad expression, thought, “This is a dog missing someone, and someone is missing her.” She comforted Coco in her kennel, reassuring her that her family would find her.
A Familiar Face In The Crowd
The shelter posted a photo of Coco on their website, hoping her family would see her.
A few days later, Ms. G, Coco’s mom, was scrolling through the site when her heart skipped a beat. There she was—her beloved Coco, missing for seven months.
Ms. G had never stopped searching for her dog. Overjoyed, she rushed to the shelter immediately.
A Happy Reunion
As soon as she arrived, the shelter echoed with her voice: “Coco! Coco!”
The moment Coco saw her mom, she was overcome with joy. Her tail wagged furiously as she jumped up, wrapping her paws around Ms. G in a loving embrace.
Tears filled the eyes of the shelter staff as they witnessed the heartwarming reunion. The bond between Coco and her mom was undeniable.
It turned out that Coco had crossed a highway and ended up in a neighborhood miles away from home. Her family had no idea how she had escaped, but they were beyond grateful to have her back.
To prevent such incidents, the shelter reminded pet owners of the importance of keeping their pet’s microchip information updated. Luckily, despite the outdated details, Coco’s family had never given up their search.
With her microchip now updated, Coco left the shelter with a big smile, ready to enjoy life with her loving family once more.