The fluffy dog is named Cooper. He was dropped off about a month ago at an animal shelter in Islip (EYE'-slihp), 35 miles east of New York City. He'd been found on a street in Brentwood, about 15 miles from his home in Lloyd Harbor. He'd been reported missing in 2006.
Shelter supervisor Joanne Daly says a scanner located a microchip ID under Cooper's skin.
Cooper's breed is called coton de Tulear (KAH'-tuhn du TOO'-lur). Except for matted hair, he was in good condition.
Owner Gwynne Wicks tells the Newsday newspaper Cooper is "very happy to be home."
