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Dog lost in Las Vegas nearly 10 years ago is found: 'Rough shape'
A Las Vegas woman is rejoicing that her dog is safely back home nearly a decade after he first disappeared.
Judith Monarrez, 37, was 28 years old when her 2-year-old Chihuahua mix named Gizmo slipped out of her backyard on Feb. 3, 2015, as the Associated Press reported.
A Facebook page set up to find the dog said that someone spotted Gizmo being put into a “reddish car” — but after that, he was simply nowhere to be found.
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That is, until July 17, 2024, when Monarrez received the email she had been waiting for all these years: Someone had found Gizmo.
The dog had been recovered in Henderson, Nevada, and dropped off at an emergency veterinarian’s office.
Gizmo, shown here, was finally recovered on July 17, 2024, more than nine years after he disappeared. (Judith Monarrez via AP)
At the vet, his microchip was scanned, and the microchip alerted Monarrez that her precious pup had been found.
“He was dropped off by a woman at the Animal Emergency Center in Henderson,” wrote Monarrez on the “Bring Gizmo Home” Facebook page.
“They told us that the woman said they had been ‘trying to catch him for two months,’ but he was severely matted, and his nails were overgrown and curled,” she wrote.
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At the time, Gizmo was having trouble standing and walking, Monarrez said. He also might have fractures in his neck, she wrote on Facebook.
With the pair finally reunited, Monarrez told the Associated Press it was “a miracle” her dog was back home and she was “so glad [she] registered his microchip.”
Gizmo disappeared from Las Vegas in 2015 and was dropped off at an emergency vet’s office in nearby Henderson more than nine years later. (iStock)
“Even though he looked so different, when I looked in his eyes I knew immediately it was Gizmo,” Monarrez told the Associated Press.
“And as soon as I said his name, he tilted his head and he didn’t stop staring at me.”
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Gizmo’s time away from Monarrez was not an easy one.
A GoFundMe page started by Monnarrez states that her dog was found in “very rough shape” with “multiple infections” and dental disease.
“I don’t know what Gizmo went through all these years separated from us.”
“We are all a little shocked at his condition. I don’t know what Gizmo went through all these years separated from us, but I’m so happy he’s home now and we can help him heal,” Monarrez wrote on the GoFundMe page, which has raised more than double its $4,000 goal.
In a July 23 update, Monarrez wrote that Gizmo is on the road to recovery and is doing well.
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“He has been getting his footing around the house and has been cuddling up to his big brother Benji,” she wrote. “He’s found his voice and we heard him bark at the doorbell for the first time since he’s been home.”
“His eye infection seems to be responding well to medications.”
What’s more, “his eye infection seems to be responding well to the medications he was put on and he’ll be going to a follow-up in a week,” she said.
But for now, Monarrez and her parents told the Associated Press they will be “showering [Gizmo] with all the love that we were holding onto for all those years.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Monarrez for any additional updates about Gizmo’s recovery.
Microchips are inserted under the pet’s skin and are activated when they are scanned at a vet’s office. (iStock)
As of Aug. 1, all cats and dogs in Las Vegas older than 4 months old must have a microchip, the AP reported.
“A microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice,” the American Veterinary Medical Association’s website said.
Microchips in pets are activated when they are scanned, and do not have a battery, they said. They contain information about the pet’s owner and contact information.
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Failing to microchip a pet in Las Vegas “will result in a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be punished by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to six months or a combination of both,” the city of Las Vegas said on its website.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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Whether four-star 2028 prospect King Pitts has an offer from the Washington Huskies as an offensive lineman or an athlete, he’s firmly on Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies coaching staff’s radar.
The 6-foot-5, 255-pound two-way lineman is back in his native Hawaii and set to play his junior season at Kapa’a High School after playing at Cardinal Newman in California, after establishing himself as a national recruit during his sophomore year as an offensive tackle and versatile defensive lineman.
The No. 241 overall recruit—according to the 247Sports Composite—Pitts holds 43 total scholarship offers with two years still left of high school football.
As a defensive lineman, Pitts can play either defensive tackle or defensive end with his ability to be a disruptive force against the run and pass. Whichever position the Islands product ends up playing at the next level, there isn’t a question of if, but how well he’ll hold up against Big Ten and SEC-caliber talent.
UW hasn’t ventured heavily into recruiting Hawaii as much recently as the football program has in previous decades. Aside from signing tight end Kekua Aumua in the 2026 class, who began and finished his prep career at Kahuku after transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his junior season, Fisch has only signed one other prospect from Hawaii, Mililani quarterback Treston Kini McMillan in 2025.
Over the years, the Huskies have featured several notable recruits from the Islands, including defensive tackle Faatui Tuitele in 2019 and a pair of edge rushers, Zion Tupuola-Fetui in 2018 and Hau’oli Kikaha in 2010.
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For decades, Center Stage has welcomed exceptional performers to campus, building a tradition rooted in the fine arts. As the series has evolved to include nationally recognized artists such as OneRepublic, Andy Grammer, and Brett Young, the need for a brand that better reflects the breadth of today’s programming became clear.
“BYUI Live! better represents what we’re trying to create,” said Tanner Christensen, who oversees the university’s live guest entertainment series. “Our goal is to bring people together through memorable experiences in our amazing venues at BYU-Idaho. We are excited to bring the community the best entertainment in the industry that the entire family can enjoy.”
BYUI Live! is designed to be more than just a series of concerts or performances. Each event is an opportunity for students, families, and friends, to spend an evening together on campus—enjoying food, activities, and community before gathering for an unforgettable live show.
The new brand launches alongside an exciting lineup of upcoming events. BYUI Live!’s first performance will feature two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle on Friday, September 18 at the BYU-Idaho Center. Guest artists for the university’s annual Christmas production and other upcoming performances will be announced in the coming weeks.
While the name is changing, the mission remains the same: “to provide uplifting, high-quality entertainment that enriches the student experience, strengthens community, and creates lasting memories.”
For upcoming events and ticket information, visit BYUI Live!’s new website www.byui.edu/live
For media inquiries, please email Tanner Christensen at live@byui.edu
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“She said to get on the show,” he exclusively told E! News at the BET Awards on June 28. “And I got on the show. Shout out to Khloe.”
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