Double Microchip Miracle: Two Lost Dogs Found After Fours Years
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19 commentsHobo and Tedo were playing in the back yard of Victor Garcia’s home in April 2007 when they suddenly disappeared.
The North Long Beach dog owner said it appeared that someone had set them loose. “I figured they were outside playing in the weeds, but I went looking for them and they weren’t there,” he said. “The gate was open and the chain was cut and they were gone.”
Garcia searched for the dogs for some time before losing hope. After more than a year had passed he resigned himself to the fact that he would never see them again. He adopted a female German Shepherd named Hazel. Then life took a funny turn.
Long Beach Animal Services called Garcia last year. Tedo had been turned into the shelter and a microchip scan revealed Garcia’s contact information. Garcia said he nearly dropped dead from shock when that call came.
“I barely recognized her when she came home because she had gained a little weight,” Garcia, 58, said. “She didn’t recognize me until she got home and saw her doggy door. That’s when she got excited.”
Last month the phone rang again. Garcia said he nearly fell out of his chair when he heard that Hobo had also been recovered. “It was a total shock both times,” the dog owner said. “My German shepherd took it all in stride, but when Hobo and Tedo met again they went berserk for about half an hour because they remembered each other.”
It should come as no surprise that Garcia is a big proponent of microchipping. The retiree said he never planned on having three dogs, but is loving life with his expanded family, noting that all three have become close friends. “If you plan on keeping your dog, it is worth it to microchip,” he said while scratching two of the pooches behind the ears. “I know a lot of people who love their dogs like I do, and it really is worth it.”
Amazing story. Yes, I’m a proponent of microchipping – both of the girls are microchipped, and Ringo is next in line.
I am so glad that Tedo and Hobo are back home together. What a great ending! That is the importance of microchipping. Congratulations on getting your family back, Victor!!
Having fostered a number of dogs that were obviously someone’s cherished (e.g. well-fed, recently groomed, mostly trained), I can’t say enough good things about microchipping. Had any of the dogs I had fostered been microchipped or at least rabies tagged (some had collars, none had tags), I could have had a chance at finding their owners. When ads, fliers, calls to vets, groomers, shelters and the like come up empty, the microchip could have potentially saved the day and sent them back to their “real” home.
So glad we have this technology! Glad to hear both pups returned home safe and sound – though it would be interesting if they could talk to hear what they have to say about the time they were gone!!
One of the best things about new technology is stories like this!
How completely awesome!
Great story! I wonder what happened to them back in ’07?
I love happy endings!
but when are they going to start gps on these chips? the dogs could have been found right away! i just read another story about the lady that has spent over $10,000 looking for her chipped dog – if there was gps on these chips he would be found already!!
wonderful!
I LOVE THIS!!
Oh My, It Is Truly Wonderful to Read A Very Happy Ending for Two Doggies, for Once Today!
WOW
i love this & yes for the micro-chip
Glad I made this investment for my babies. I love a happy ending!
Microchips ‘n Miracles.
what a great story- all my chi’s are microchipped
Great ending to the pain of a lost loved dog , now back with beloved owner ! happy days !
It’s always heartwarming to read about happy ending stories. Thanks for sharing.