Lost Dog In Miami Was Found In Tampa After 6 Months

It’s always good to hear about a lost dog reuniting with its owners. These are the types of stories everyone likes to read about. A lost dog in Miami was found in Tampa this week and reunited with its owners after 6 months.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay posted to their Facebook page this morning saying, “Ace showed up at HSTB as a stray a week ago. He was a very polite boy and thankfully, had a microchip! When the team reached out to his owners they filled in the rest of his story. Ace escaped their yard in MIAMI in DECEMBER! … They were so overjoyed and hopped in their car to make the drive to Tampa to reclaim Ace.”

Ace traveled pretty far over the last few months. Depending on the route he took, Ace could've ventured through some of the toughest terrain in Florida likely dodging gators throughout Alligator Alley. Facebook users took to the comments to show their happiness that the owners were finally to reunite with Ace.

The microchips found in dogs are about the size of a grain of rice. These chips don't have batteries, but they are activated once a scanner passes over the microchipped area. The chip then shows the identification number and shows the registered owner.

A common misconception with these animal microchips is that they can be tracked with a GPS. These specific microchips cannot track down the animal if it gets lost with a GPS tracker.

Once your animal is picked up by someone like the Humane Society of Tampa, they can scan for the ID number. It displays the information that you gave to the chip registry like they did with Ace. 

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 10 million pets are lost or stolen every year in the USA. Over 52% of lost dogs that were brought to shelters, were returned safely to their owners. On the other hand, only 22% of non-microchipped lost dogs were returned to their owners.

We're glad to see Ace, the lost dog in Miami that was found in Tampa and reunited with his family this week.

There's something truly special about having a close relationship with your pet. They say a dog is "man's best friend," and it's totally accurate. I have friends and family who truly feel like their pets are a member of the family. Pets will be there for you through thick and thin. Pets are also know for being loyal, which can be a really good feeling in this world. So, what are the most popular dogs right now?

Danspetcare.com has a great article out that names the most popular dogs in the world right now. In it, they describe that special relationship that one has with their pet. "From hunting to sled-pulling to herding and protection, dogs have helped us survive and thrive in countless ways," they explain. "One of the most important roles dogs play in our lives is companionship."

So, what do you do if you're in the market for a new dog? Danspetcare.com has some good advice on how to pick the right breed. They explain that finding the right breed is a big part of that decision. So, ask yourself, do you want a delicate breed or a more meaty, masculine breed? Also, what's the purpose of you wanting a pet? Do you want a pet for protection, or are you looking for a small buddy for some companionship?

Either way, when you're in the market for a new pet, make sure to have lots of questions and ask the right people before settling on your little guy or gal. I remember one of my friends buying the cutest little puppy ever only to see it grow into a huge dog that was almost too big for her apartment. She loved him, but it was quite a surprise. Read on to discover the most popular dogs right now and some more stats. Find more via Danspetcare.com here

According to Danspetcare.com, the most popular dog in the world is the Labrador Retriever. "They’re often used to provide comfort and reassurance for anxious humans," the study says. So true. No. 2 are Golden Retrievers and No. 3 are German Shepherds. Find more via Danspetcare.com here.

Dogpackapp.com has an article out about the most popular dog breeds right now. No. 1 on the list is the French bulldog. Those dogs are adorable, right? No. 2 is the Labrador Retriever and No. 3 is the Golden Retriever. Very popular, of course. Find the full list here.

What about the most common dogs? According to A-z-animals.com, No. 1, again are Labrador Retrievers, followed by Bulldogs and Rottweiler. The German Shepherd and Dachshund round out the top five. Find the full list here.

What if you want a small pup? The smallest dog breed, according to Forbes.com is the Pomeranian at 3-7 pounds. So cute. It's followed by the Toy Poodle and Toy Fox Terrier. Find the full list here.

What if you want a really big dog? According to Forbes.com, the largest dog breed is the Mastiff at 120-230 pounds. It's followed by the Boerboel and Tosa Inu. Find the full list here.