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Losing a pet can be incredibly heartbreaking, as they become cherished members of our family. For Judith Monarrez, a resident of Las Vegas, the disappearance of her beloved Chihuahua mix, Gizmo, was a devastating blow.
Nine years ago, Gizmo vanished from her backyard along with two other dogs. While the other two found their way back, Gizmo remained missing, leaving Monarrez heartbroken.
Despite her relentless efforts, including creating a Facebook group dedicated to finding him, Gizmo remained elusive for nearly a decade.
But a miracle occurred when an emergency veterinarian discovered Gizmo wandering the streets and scanned his microchip, which led to Monarrez receiving a life-changing email that reunited her with her long-lost pet.
Monarrez was overjoyed to receive the news and immediately contacted the Animal Emergency Centre of Las Vegas, where Gizmo was being treated. The staff confirmed his identity but discovered that Gizmo was in poor health, suffering from infections and dental disease. The story of Gizmo's survival over the past nine years remains a mystery, but his return home was nothing short of miraculous.
Monarrez launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover Gizmo's medical expenses, initially aiming to raise $4,000. Thanks to the generosity of 207 donors, the campaign surpassed its goal, raising $6,805.
Monarrez expressed immense gratitude for the support, stating that Gizmo was settling back into the family and had even begun to display familiar behaviors, such as barking at the doorbell, signaling a heartwarming return to normalcy.
The reunion comes just as Las Vegas implements a new rule requiring all pet owners to microchip their pets starting August 1, highlighting the importance of this life-saving technology.
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