Liz Eldridge, 51, bought Missie as a birthday present for her son Oscar before the dog went missing in February 2011.The NHS worker spent eight years driving all over the country chasing up possible sightings of her beloved pet but gave up hope, thinking she had been stolen.Out-of-the-blue, Missie was then found by a member of the public last Tuesday and was handed in to dog wardens.‘But after being at home for a week and plenty of tender loving care, Missie is now showing signs of getting better.’Ms Eldridge added: ‘Her tail is starting to wag and hopefully she’s beginning to realise she’s back home safe and sound.’She urged all dog owners to get their pets microchipped.‘It only takes a few minutes, but it’s vitally important and could mean the difference between finding your pet or losing it forever.’"