Microchipped lost dog reunites with Naperville family after 3 years, animal control says

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Naperville family welcomed a family member that was lost for three years.

Naperville Police Animal Control got a call about a stray dog last week.

The good news, the dog was microchipped; the bad is news is it was not registered.

After investigating, officers found out that the dog's family reported Sam missing three years ago.

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The same week he was found, Sam was finally reunited with his family.

Animal control used this heartwarming story to remind all pet-owners the importance of microchipping and keeping information up to date.

Naperville Police Animal Control offers microchip services for $15.

For more information, call Naperville Police Animal Control at (630) 420-6178, or click here.