Coco, a dog who had been missing from San Antonio, Texas, for a year, has been reunited with his family after being found running loose in Scott County, Iowa.

A Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy found Coco, and a microchip scan led officials to his Texas owners. Shocked by the news, Coco’s family immediately drove to Iowa to bring him home.

The long separation ended in an emotional and joyful reunion, underscoring the importance of keeping pets microchipped. The shelter is encouraging Scott County residents to have their dogs and cats microchipped.

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