The microchip revealed that the pup had run away a couple of times and had been returned each time, and the number on the chip didn’t work. As it turned out, the sign next to Scooter had been telling the truth.

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Scooter’s owner had been arrested, and he had given his dog and belongings to friends in order to keep the pup out of a shelter.

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But those friends abandoned him. A warrant is now out for the arrest of the traitors.

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Thankfully, Langford was able to get in touch with the mother of Scooter’s owner, who happily agreed to take the pup.

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It was a 24 hour journey to the meet-up point, but it was worth it – Scooter was so happy to see family again!

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How lucky that this pup has a family to care for him! This story couldn’t have had a happier ending.
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