SAN DIEGO (KUSI\/FOX 5) — On Tuesday, a late-night rescue by the San Diego Humane Society’s law enforcement turned out to be a miracle for a local family.<\/p>\n
This is what Colby looked like after a late-night rescue on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Abandoned and alone, the SDHS law enforcement found Colby at the Jewish Family Service Safe Sleeping Site.<\/p>\n
“That good bath will get that nasty stuff,” said Sheila, a vet assistant, as she combed through Colby’s fur.<\/p>\n
The Humane Society treated the maltipoo for a flea infestation and possible skin infection under his matted fur.<\/p>\n
“That’s a good boy,” Sheila said.<\/p>\n
Vets gave the dog a bath, groomed him, and updated his vaccines.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, they scanned Colby for a microchip, and it came back positive.<\/p>\n
“When Colby was missing, we reported it right away to the microchip company,” said Cindy, Colby’s owner.<\/p>\n
Turns out, Colby’s family reported him missing nearly three years ago.<\/p>\n
“We gave up hope, but thanks to the microchip, I was called right away,” Cindy said.<\/p>\n
SDHS called Cindy, the dog’s owner, around 9:30 p.m. to share the news that Colby was coming home.<\/p>\n
“We missed him so much. Every day I was thinking about him,” Cindy said.<\/p>\n
They spent the night and the following morning gathering supplies to take care of Colby again.<\/p>\n
“Who is that? Who are these people?” said one of the handlers as they brought Colby to his owners.<\/p>\n
In an emotional reunion, Cindy and Gregory saw their furry friend again for the first time since Sept. 27, 2023.<\/p>\n
“I haven’t seen him in years!” Gregory said.<\/p>\n
Before they took Colby home, he completed treatment and was neutered.<\/p>\n
“We’re just so happy today that we got our Colby back after three years,” Cindy said.<\/p>\n
The Humane Society reminds pet owners to microchip their animals because you never know when you might need your own miracle.<\/p>\n
“It took a long time to find him, but we got the call, and we came, and we’re happy to get him back,” Cindy said.<\/p>\n