A dog that went missing nearly three years ago was reunited with his owners in Marion County this week after local officials were able to scan his microchip.
Rowdie had been missing since August 2021, according to a social media post by Marion County Animal Services.
“Because he had a microchip, we were able to reunite him with his family today,” reads the statement.
The reunion follows similar instances in which microchips helped the organization reunite owners with their furry friends.
In November, Marion County Animal Services used a microchip to reunite a dog named Nala with her owners in Palm Bay.
In both instances, the organization has emphasized the importance of owners getting their pets microchipped.
No appointment is necessary for owners to get a microchip for their pets at Marion County Animal Services, and it only costs $15 for a registered microchip.
Microchip hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday at the Marion County Animal Center, which is located at 5701 SE 66th Street in Ocala.
For more information, visit the Marion County Animal Services website.