A missing dog was reunited with its owner after it was discovered 310 miles away from home.

A one-year-old Malinois Shepherd named Bandit vanished from his home in Côte-d’Or, France, the previous year. This made his owner, Farid, extremely depressed, and he spent months searching for his beloved pet. For many months, he was unable to locate Bandit. However, after eight long months, a kind stranger discovered Bandit on the side of the road.

It’s very unfortunate that someone stole a 4-month-old puppy. The story has a happy ending, however, as the dog was found despite not having a collar. Even though he was 310 miles away from home, he was reunited with his owner because he had a microchip.

The reunion was a huge success, and the two best friends were overjoyed to see each other again! Thanks to the shelter, a kind Samaritan, and a microchip, Bandit and Farid can now live together in harmony. Farid was so ecstatic upon hearing the news that he rushed to Bandit’s neighborhood immediately!

He thanked everyone who contributed to his pet’s recovery and emphasized the importance of microchipping animals. He believed that Bandit’s return was nothing short of a miracle that could not have occurred without the microchip. When Bandit finally returned home, it was one of the happiest days of his life, he said.

Below is a heartwarming video of these two friends. Farid shared the video and expressed his joy at being reunited with his furry friend after a long journey.