Missing dog reunion becomes emotional miracle after five years

Her world was transformed in a second when Patricia lost her favorite dog, beginning a heartbreaking missing dog reunion story that would unfold over five years.  It was a regular day in Sacramento, California, but a few years of not knowing what was going on were the result after Choco vanished without a warning. She was relentlessly searching: pinning posters, going to shelters, interviewing neighbours, and following every lead.

But with the course of time, the hope which she had so firmly clung to started to fade away, but she never relinquished it completely.

A Phone Call That Sparked a Missing Dog Reunion

One afternoon, when life had settled down into a peaceful routine, Patricia got a call at Lincoln, Michigan, about 2,000 miles away. The voice on the phone informed that a dog was found roaming, and on scanning his micro-chip, her name came in.

It was Choco.

Patricia was unable to breathe for a moment. She was shaking in her hands, her heart was pounding, and the tears were flowing down her face. Choco was located alive after five years.

This miracle occurred since:

• Choco was microchipped many years ago.
• In Michigan, volunteers were in the process of scanning him.
• Citizens in different states united to make calls to Patricia.
• A mere piece of a chip had now become the lifeline that made him home.

A simple chip had become the lifeline that brought him home.

The Long Road Back

Upon hearing the story of Choco, volunteers came forward with their hearts and commitment. Patricia and Choco were not familiar to many people, but the narrative touched their hearts.

Volunteers created a transportation chain, and generous strangers from different states personally escorted Choco all the way back home.

Volunteers made sure that when he was on his journey, he had:

• Warm blankets and food
• Gentle care and reassurance
• Safe travel arrangements
• Never-ending upgrades to Patricia.

Every individual contributed to a large miracle.

The Reunion Worth Waiting For

Patricia was waiting when Choco came to Sacramento, nervous, emotional, not knowing whether he would know her again. Five years is a long time. Dogs set up in years, memories gray, or she was afraid.

But the moment Choco saw her:

• His tail began jerking out of control.
• His eyes lit up
• He ran straight toward her
• He sprang into her arms, weeping and licking her face.

All of the spectators got a melting heart. Their relationship had not been broken, even after five years of separation.

A Story of Hope, Love, and Community

The fact that Choco goes home makes us realize that all is not that bad in the world. It teaches us that:

• Microchipping saves lives.
• Good strangers have the ability to transform the world of a person.
• Hope can die, yet it can never be completely lost.
• It is the love of a pet that lasts through time and space.

To Patricia, the introduction of Choco in her life occupied a gap in her heart that had not been filled in a long time.

In the long run, one fact was made plain as plain as it could be made:

There is no such thing as love fading away or disappearing; it returns home, however long it takes.