An Amazon driver discovered a papillon dog abandoned by the roadside and took it to a vet to check for a microchip, hoping to reunite it with its owner. However, when the vet called the number linked to the chip, the owner replied with a chilling four-word response: 'It’s not our dog.'
The driver’s wife shared the story on Facebook, but no one came forward. Shelly Straub, who was grieving the loss of her own dog, Marshmellow, decided to take the dog in and named him Benjamin. She said the timing felt like a sign from the universe.
Before officially adopting Benjamin, the vet scanned his microchip and contacted the registered owner. The owner’s dismissive reply left Shelly questioning humanity. The vet estimated Benjamin was just over a year old based on his dental condition.
Despite the tragic start, Benjamin now has a loving home. Shelly adores him unconditionally and vows to keep him safe. The story has touched many on social media, with users praising her kindness and expressing joy that Benjamin found a forever family.
In the UK, microchipping is a legal requirement for dogs in England, Wales, and Scotland, with fines up to £500 for non-compliance. Microchips, about the size of a grain of rice, store a unique code linked to an owner’s details on a database, aiding reunions when pets go missing.
