The prodigal dog has come home

A random news story, with more story than actual news...

Deacon, a German shepherd with, one assumes, a fine residence and loving family in Virginia, abandoned everything to embark on a road trip in December. He was recently found in Florida, far from his home, and was seen cavorting in traffic with another dog.

There are numerous speculations about his disappearance, but I personally suspect that Deacon met this dog online and decided to make the long trip to Florida to see if this could turn into something permanent. And perhaps it would have, had it not been for Deacon's microchip.

He was gone so long the family thought he was dead, and a call saying he had been found probably prompted a flurry of conversation among family members:

"Who was on the phone?"

"Animal control. They found Deacon in Florida."

(pause) "Quick, hide the new puppy!"

Suddenly all of Deacon's odd behavior prior to his disappearance would make sense. His lack of appetite, his inability to concentrate on his favorite TV programs, the drool on the keyboard.

Deacon does not know what happened to his beloved after they were both taken to a kennel in Florida, but he vows to return someday to look for her. At last report he was Googling microchip removal.