A lost dog was found in Australia after missing for 9 years.
The Associated Press reported a small dog, named Muffy was found after being lost from her original family for 9 years.
To top if off she was found 1200 miles from where she was originally lost! Its such a touching and fantastic story and full of lessons for us all.
While we live we can find hope in all situations, even those that seem hopeless But in addition to this principle there are at least two dog specific lessons here.
Care Selection Little Muffy ran away when she was left with friends, while the family went on a trip.
This may sound like a good idea and might be okay, it wasn't that time.
When you leave your dog, its stressed.
It may behave in unusual ways.
Make sure whoever is watching your dog is ready for the unexpected.
Make sure they have the facilities to give your dog the best care in your absence.
A friend or relative may not be the best choice, especially if they will watch the dog at their house; this just adds a whole new level of uncertainty.
If your going to go the friend route, try and allow them to stay at your house, an environment your dog knows.
Micro Chipping Muffy's owners were eventually contacted by obtaining their contact information from a micro-chip in Muffy.
So make sure you micro-chip your dog so she can find her way home too.
But wait, this is important! Make sure you keep the information in the chip provider up to date.
If you move or change phone numbers, make sure the database holding your contact information gets updated or the chip loses it's value.
The Associated Press reported a small dog, named Muffy was found after being lost from her original family for 9 years.
To top if off she was found 1200 miles from where she was originally lost! Its such a touching and fantastic story and full of lessons for us all.
While we live we can find hope in all situations, even those that seem hopeless But in addition to this principle there are at least two dog specific lessons here.
Care Selection Little Muffy ran away when she was left with friends, while the family went on a trip.
This may sound like a good idea and might be okay, it wasn't that time.
When you leave your dog, its stressed.
It may behave in unusual ways.
Make sure whoever is watching your dog is ready for the unexpected.
Make sure they have the facilities to give your dog the best care in your absence.
A friend or relative may not be the best choice, especially if they will watch the dog at their house; this just adds a whole new level of uncertainty.
If your going to go the friend route, try and allow them to stay at your house, an environment your dog knows.
Micro Chipping Muffy's owners were eventually contacted by obtaining their contact information from a micro-chip in Muffy.
So make sure you micro-chip your dog so she can find her way home too.
But wait, this is important! Make sure you keep the information in the chip provider up to date.
If you move or change phone numbers, make sure the database holding your contact information gets updated or the chip loses it's value.