Posted: 03/01/11
MEDLEY, Fla. (WSVN) -- A pet owner is crediting a microchip for his dog's return.
Father Anibal Morales was reunited with his German Shepherd, Lobo, on Monday after three years of separation. Morales, a Catholic priest, said three years ago, the dog somehow disappeared, and he is very happy to have him back. "As a priest, we don't have family of our own," he said. "Losing him was like losing a part of my family."
Late last week, someone found Lobo and dropped him off at Miami-Dade Animal Services. "Out of the blue, I was not expecting it at all. Actually, I was finishing one of the masses when I got the phone call," Morales said.
Father Morales said the only reason they are reunited today is because of the microchip he put on the dog.
Andrew Banchs with Miami-Dade Animal Services said the microchip meant the difference between the dog being lost and found. "As long as the dog shows up at a regular vet, any private vet or shelter in the whole world, it doesn't matter where, they can find the owner," Banchs revealed.
Lobo was found suffering from a skin condition and appears to be scared and skinny, but Father Morales said he will be nursed back to health at his home.
Source: http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21003663341447
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