"from the bottom of my heart, thank you!“

Two nights ago, Microchip Hunters received a message from Jen, who met the finder of this dog to scan for a chip and hold her overnight:

“Hello, I know it’s late, but any chance you can run a chip for me? I just picked up a dog that’s pretty matted, but she’s microchipped.”

Her name is Star, and it turns out she is 19 years old!!!

Star was severely matted, frail, and in rough shape. But despite everything she had been through, she still had her microchip.

It was late, so a voicemail and text were left for the family, and I started receiving calls back at 5 a.m. Star had been missing since November. After months without answers, her family feared the worst and believed they would never see her again.

Her owner sobbed on the phone, overwhelmed that after all this time, Star was alive. She has been with the family for 15 years.

Jen met the owner at the humane society, where Star was checked by a veterinarian before heading off for a much-needed grooming appointment.

She is doing well for her age, and we are all just so happy she is back with her family where she belongs.

It would have been easy to assume this dog was neglected or abandoned. You just never know. what the circumstances are!

Registered microchips make all the difference.

Thank you to the finder and to Jen for making sure Star had the best possible chance to get home. The owner couldn't be more grateful!

"From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU I'm sorry I'm replying late, I been trying to get all things together to make star comfortable. She is home safe thank you so much. God bless your life"

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