Lost Dog Returns Home After 1000 Miles | Winston–Salem News

A ten-year-old Border Collie named Rio vanished in Oklahoma, sparking a two-week search—until he magically appeared 1,000 miles away in Greensboro, NC. Thanks to a microchip scan at Guilford County Animal Services, his owner Melissa flew in the next day to reunite with her escape artist pup. This heartwarming rescue underscores why microchipping is non-negotiable: collars fall off, pets wander far, but a tiny chip can bring them home safely—and make shelters feel like heroes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2216633974b49f7