A husky named Ashley went on an incredible adventure when she disappeared from her home in Savannah, Georgia. Nobody could believe where she ended up - a whopping 240 miles away in Daytona Beach, Florida!
The Great Escape
It all started when Ashley sneaked out through a door that a dog-sitter had left open. Her owner, Brittney Novickis, searched everywhere to find her furry friend.
Brittney looked all over her neighborhood for hours. She was so worried that she posted on Facebook: "I just can't help thinking where she is and what she's doing. If someone has her I hope you're taking care of her and giving her the love she had in our home."
The Mystery Journey
Nobody knows exactly how Ashley ended up in Florida. "How Ashley made her way to Daytona Beach from Savannah is a mystery," said someone from the Halifax Humane Society.
"The assumption is she was picked up and driven to the area, where she escaped again or was let loose."
Close Call at the Shelter
Because Ashley didn't have a microchip or collar, the shelter named her Kit and put her up for adoption. She almost got a new family - there were already two people wanting to adopt her!
The Hero Who Saved the Day
But then something amazing happened! A woman named Hailey Lingo, who helps find lost dogs, saw Ashley's picture online.
"I had just gotten off the Halifax Humane Society Facebook page and then read about Ashley on a lost and found page," Hailey said. "I said, 'hey that looks like a dog I just saw on the humane society page.'"
The Race to Reunite
As soon as Brittney found out where Ashley was, she raced to Florida. She got there just in time - if she'd waited a few more hours, Ashley might have gone to a new home!
The Most Amazing Reunion Ever
When Ashley saw Brittney at the shelter, she got super excited! She jumped up and down in her kennel, trying to get to her human.
"I was so excited. I knew it was her instantly," Brittney said. "I saw her goofy little grin and just knew."
Why Microchips Matter
The shelter people say this story shows why it's super important to get your pet microchipped. "Only about 22 percent of lost dogs that entered animal shelters last year were reunited with their families."
But here's the cool part - if your dog has a microchip, they're way more likely to find their way home. More than half of microchipped dogs get back to their families!
Happy Ever After
Now Ashley is back home with Brittney and her other three dog siblings. She's probably had enough adventures to last a lifetime!
This amazing story shows that sometimes miracles do happen - especially when kind people help lost pets find their way home!