In today's issue:

-Meet our adoptable dog of the day

-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day

-Get great information in our featured article

-Take our action of the week

-Check out our family photo of the day

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The Most Overlooked Part of Your Home

You probably don’t think much about what sits at your front door, but it’s the first thing you and everyone else interacts with when coming home. Porte + Hall was built around the idea that this space deserves more attention. Founded by an interior designer, the brand rethinks everyday entryway essentials with a focus on both design and durability. The result is a collection that feels intentional, elevated, and made to handle real life without looking like an afterthought. I Love Every Dog readers can take 15% off sitewide (excluding the Porter) with code ENTRY15—a simple way to upgrade a small detail that makes a bigger impact than you’d expect.

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Dog Missing for 12 Years Reunited with Suburban Family

Twelve years ago, a tiny Chihuahua named Flor vanished from Chicago’s North Side, leaving behind a heartbroken family and an open wound that time could never quite heal. Over a decade passed—a stretch of time so long that hope seemed almost impossible—until a miraculous discovery proved that love, memory, and modern technology can defy incredible odds.

Earlier this week, Flor’s long search came to an emotional close when her owner, Vanessa Antonino, was brought face-to-face with her long-lost pup in an unforgettable shelter reunion.

A Miraculous Trace Across State Lines

The journey back home began far from where Flor first disappeared. Following severe weather in Northwest Indiana, a local animal shelter scanned a newly rescued stray and found an active microchip.

A dedicated volunteer organization took up the call, tracing the chip's registration details back to Antonino. When Antonino's phone rang with the news that her dog—missing for over a decade—was alive and waiting, it felt like an absolute shock.

Now an elderly dog, Flor had somehow survived 12 missing years. Yet, as soon as Antonino held the senior Chihuahua in her arms at the shelter, the years melted away instantly.

Reflecting on the overwhelming emotion of holding Flor once again, Antonino shared, as reported by NBC Chicago, that "a piece of my heart was back with me."

The Power of the Microchip

Flor’s emotional return highlights a message that animal welfare advocates emphasize every day: the life-saving importance of microchipping pets.

While collars and tags can fall off or get lost over time, a tiny microchip tucked safely under a pet’s skin acts as a permanent form of identification. Antonino’s choice to chip Flor years ago—and keep the registry information attached—is the single reason this 12-year-old mystery ended with happy tears instead of unanswered questions.

Today, Flor is back home with her family in the Chicago suburbs, wrapped in warmth, soft blankets, and endless affection. After twelve long years on an unexpected journey, this sweet pup is finally right where she belongs.

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• Fromm - Wet Canned Dog Food: Potential Metal Contamination
• Oma's Pride - Canine Food: Contaminated with Salmonella
• Pedigree - High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food: Potential Plastic Contaminants
• Steve's Real Food - Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food: Possible Low Thiamine Levels (B1)

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