Bear, a two-year-old Patterdale Terrier, and his owner, Bryan Rapoza, went every place together.
Bear had been at work with Rapoza on Tuesday the day he disappeared from a suburb of Sacramento. On Thursday Rapoza got a call from the Humane Society in Tacoma that Bear had been found wandering the streets.
Although Bear’s collar and identifying tags had been removed, he was immediately identified by the microchip. Rapozo happily made the 13 hour drive from California to Washington to retrieve his lost friend.
Yet another real life commercial for the microchip.
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that is such a cute dog!
and yay for microchips. we're very happy that the guy and the dog were reunited. you've just got to winder how that pup got from sacramento to tacoma. ??
Posted by: the 4Bs | February 20, 2011 at 06:27 PM
Auntie Di had told Mom about this one earlier today -
WOW!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Posted by: Khyra | February 20, 2011 at 07:34 PM
That is quite far. Too bad in our country (I live in Latvia, Europe) only use of microchip is to check dogs identify before dog shows. There is no united registry of those microchip numbers. But let's hope it'll change soon as we can see from here - microchip is a lifesaver.
Posted by: Dog Lover Mario | February 21, 2011 at 03:58 AM
Wow, that's some distance! I'm so glad Bear is well and has been reunited with his owner. Those microchips are fantastic!!
Such a lovely story to read this morning, Jan, thank you!
Posted by: Marion | February 21, 2011 at 07:07 AM
that's an amazing story. I never cease to be amazed at animal's drive to return home against all odds. Great story
Posted by: the cat dog log | February 21, 2011 at 07:33 AM
720 miles?!
Your post reminds me that we need to have Gus's microchip checked the next time we're at the vet.
Posted by: Lori @ According to Gus | February 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM
he hitched a ride with someone.
Posted by: jackie | February 21, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Yep I chipped my dog. DH hubby didn't want to spend the money, but there are ways to convince them. :D
Posted by: Lynne | February 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Sounds like someone tried to dognap him, but Bear got away.
Posted by: cube | February 21, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Great story - microchips are so incredible, I'd better get my dog fitted out with one ... just in case.
Posted by: Tracey | February 22, 2011 at 05:29 AM
720 miles is a long way from home. The microchip sure made a difference. I wonder how he was able to travel so far by himself? That's crazy far.
Posted by: Pet Tags Direct | April 18, 2011 at 11:20 PM