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Glenn Heights Today
By the People, for the People
Texas Dog Reunited with Owners After 2-Year Disappearance
Koko the dog was found wandering in a New Jersey shopping plaza before being returned to her family in Texas.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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A dog named Koko that had been missing for nearly two years from her home in Glenn Heights, Texas was found last week roaming in a shopping plaza in Clark, New Jersey. The local police department was able to locate Koko's owners in Texas and reunite the dog with her family after caring for her until their arrival.
Why it matters
This heartwarming story highlights the importance of microchipping pets and the dedication of local law enforcement to reunite lost animals with their owners, even across long distances. It also raises questions about how Koko ended up thousands of miles from home and what she experienced during her two-year disappearance.
The details
On Wednesday, a resident in Clark, New Jersey reported seeing a dog wandering in a local shopping plaza. Police were able to capture the dog, named Koko, and bring her to the station. After scanning Koko's microchip, they were shocked to find that her registered owners were located in Glenn Heights, Texas - nearly 1,500 miles away. The owners were immediately contacted and made plans to travel to New Jersey to retrieve their long-lost pet.
- On Wednesday, Koko was found wandering in a New Jersey shopping plaza.
- Police were able to locate Koko's owners in Texas on the same day.
- The Texas owners arrived in New Jersey on Saturday to be reunited with Koko.
The players
Koko
A dog that went missing from her home in Glenn Heights, Texas nearly two years ago and was recently found wandering in New Jersey.
Clark Police Department
The local law enforcement agency in Clark, New Jersey that cared for Koko until her owners could arrive from Texas.
What’s next
The owners and Koko have safely returned to Texas, but authorities are still investigating how the dog ended up thousands of miles from home and what she experienced during her two-year disappearance.
The takeaway
This heartwarming reunion highlights the importance of microchipping pets and the dedication of local law enforcement to reunite lost animals with their owners, even across long distances. It also serves as a reminder to pet owners to be vigilant about their animals' whereabouts and to take steps to ensure they can be identified and returned home if they ever go missing.
