Dog missing for 12 years reunited with Chicago family
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Vanessa Antonino from Evanston was reunited with her dog Flor after 12 years of separation, a reunion made possible by a volunteer organization and microchip tracing efforts.
- Flor went missing in Chicago when Antonino left her in the car before work; at the time, Flor was 4 years old and had been a constant companion during difficult times in Antonino’s life.
- Flor was recently found in Gary, Indiana, after severe weather, rescued by a volunteer, and taken to Griffith Animal Control before being identified through a microchip with outdated contact information.
- The Evanston Animal Shelter facilitated Flor’s return, leading to an emotional reunion for Antonino, who had never fully given up hope of finding her dog.
- The case highlights the importance of microchipping pets and keeping contact details current to increase the chances of reunions, even many years after a pet goes missing.
