Florida woman reunited with her dog after spending 10 years apart

After spending 10 years apart, a Miami woman reunited with her 14-year-old cockapoo at an animal shelter in Tampa Bay.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced on its social media page that owner Luisa and her family reunited with their long-lost pet, Cleo. 

"REUNITED… 10 YEARS LATER," the organization wrote.

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The Humane Society said Cleo's microchip led the team to Luisa.

She was said to be in disbelief when the shelter called because Cleo had run away a decade ago.

A Miami woman and her lost dog were reunited over the weekend after spending 10 years apart. (Humane Society of Tampa Bay)

"They never lost hope and continued to update her microchip in the small hope that they would be reunited, even after they moved to Miami! They drove up Saturday to reclaim her, and we couldn't be happier for them," the organization said.

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A microchip helped reunite a dog and its owner after 10 years apart.  (Humane Society of Tampa Bay)

The Humane Society added that the happy reunion is an important reminder to microchip pets.

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The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says this happy reunion 10 years in the making is a reminder to make sure all pets are microchipped.  (Humane Society of Tampa Bay)

"This just shows the power and importance of microchipping your pets and making sure the information is up to date, because without that they wouldn’t have this wonderful reunion," the organization told Fox News Digital.  

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