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An eighteen-year-old dog arrived at a community animal shelter called Dorchester Paws severely malnourished and matted. The dog’s nails were overgrown, he was covered in fleas, and his teeth were rotting.
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The staff members directly rushed to help the dog as he was in desperate need of immediate help. The dog was checked for a microchip, and it was found that the dog, whose name was Binky, had a family who was 6 hours away from the shelter.
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The manager of Dorchester Paws Pet Support Department, Lanea Wilson, said that despite being a heart-wrenching story, but Binky’s story shows us the importance of microchips.
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It turned out that Binky had gone missing before 3 years. It was a happy ending for everyone, the dog, the shelter, and the owners.
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Wilson said that they were very happy to help reunite the dog with his family. They even sent the dog with a volunteer to his family in a 6-hour trip! Watch the video below.
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