Heartbroken family's dog was stolen 4 years ago in MO. Then came a phone call
Thanks to the work of a microchip, a pup in Cape Girardeau was reunited with family after being missing for four years.
'Meet Bandit — a sweet pup who went missing four years ago after being stolen from a consignment shop. His heartbroken family never stopped hoping… and last week, their wish finally came true,' Southeast Missouri Pets said in a July 3 Facebook post.
'Bandit was found as a stray and brought to SEMOPets. Like we do with every animal in our care, we scanned for a microchip — and he had one! One phone call later, his dad was on the road to us, rushing to reunite with his long-lost best friend.'
Microchips are a tiny, permanent identification of your pet that's implanted under the skin with a needle. When a pet goes missing and is brought into a shelter or veterinary clinic, staff can scan for a microchip and track down the owner.
'With the 4th of July just around the corner — a time when more pets go missing than any other day of the year — let Bandit's story be a reminder: microchipping matters,' the shelter said.
Cape Girardeau is about a 115-mile drive southeast from St. Louis.
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Heartbroken family's dog was stolen 4 years ago in MO. Then came a phone call
Call it a miracle. Call it fate. Call it the work of technology — call it whatever you want, but one thing you can't call it is a sad ending. Thanks to the work of a microchip, a pup in Cape Girardeau was reunited with family after being missing for four years. 'Meet Bandit — a sweet pup who went missing four years ago after being stolen from a consignment shop. His heartbroken family never stopped hoping… and last week, their wish finally came true,' Southeast Missouri Pets said in a July 3 Facebook post. 'Bandit was found as a stray and brought to SEMOPets. Like we do with every animal in our care, we scanned for a microchip — and he had one! One phone call later, his dad was on the road to us, rushing to reunite with his long-lost best friend.' Microchips are a tiny, permanent identification of your pet that's implanted under the skin with a needle. When a pet goes missing and is brought into a shelter or veterinary clinic, staff can scan for a microchip and track down the owner. 'With the 4th of July just around the corner — a time when more pets go missing than any other day of the year — let Bandit's story be a reminder: microchipping matters,' the shelter said. Cape Girardeau is about a 115-mile drive southeast from St. Louis.
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Several 4th of July celebrations canceled in Los Angeles over fears of ICE raids
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List of Cities Canceling 4th of July Events Expands: What to Know
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Whittier, CA: 4th of July Freedom Walk The city of Whittier has canceled its 4th of July Freedom Walk following community concerns about the event. Although city officials did not reference ICE in the announcement, Whittier has seen an increase in ICE activity over the past months. Mayor Joe Vinatieri cited "recent feedback we've received from some community members" as the reason for canceling the event. Whittier is still hosting a fireworks display at York Field. SeaTac, WA: Fireworks/Drone Display The city of SeaTac has canceled its fireworks display, citing concerns over crowd control and safety. David Inman, the city's communications director, said Angle Lake Park, where the display takes place, has a capacity of 3,200 people, but 10,000 people came last year with only 10 police officers on duty. A statement from the city said: "We simply cannot ensure a safe environment for large nighttime events at this time." Inman has said this decision is not related to last year's drone disaster, when the city shifted away from fireworks and spent $40,000 on a drone display, only for 55 of the 200 drones to fall into the lake. Itasca, IL: Fireworks Display The village of Itasca is known for hosting the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in Illinois, but has had to cancel the famous event this year. Village administrator Carrie Ergo said it was an "extremely difficult decision to make." The display has been canceled due to construction around Hamilton Lakes Business Park. The building works led to limited space for the holiday crowd. This is in addition to existing concerns about crowd control, as the event has become a lot more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic, and has led to community issues, including drunk and disorderly behavior and trespassing. The village was faced with a dilemma of either significantly increasing its budget to accommodate the changes or canceling the event this year. Whittier Mayor Joe Vinatierisaid in a press release: "While celebrating our nation's founding is very important to me and to Whittier residents, my colleagues and I also want to be sensitive to the recent feedback we've received from some community members asking that we pause this year's Freedom Walk event." Itasca Village Administrator Carrie Ergo said in a press release: "This was an extremely difficult decision to make. Itasca takes great pride in hosting the biggest and best fireworks show in Northern Illinois. Our first priority is always protecting the safety and security of Itasca residents, businesses, and visitors. Given the unique challenges presented this year, we cannot confidently recommend hosting fireworks in 2025." Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation said on social media: "It is with deep respect and a heavy heart that the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation cancellation of this year's East Los Angeles Rockin 4th of July celebration. Out of caution, and in response to recent ICE enforcement activity impacting our communities, we are prioritizing safety and well-being of our residents, visitors, and staff." The vast majority of Fourth of July events will still take place across the country. There are also mass protests against the Trump administration planned for the holiday weekend. Organized by the Women's March, the "Free America Weekend" protests will take place in cities across 34 states, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Montgomery, Houston, and Seattle. Related Articles Costco Will Close All Stores for One Day This Month: Here's WhyIs Trump's America Living up to Its Founding Ideals? 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