12/25/2025
✨ Christmas Miracles Do Happen ✨
If you’ve been following the journey of Blue, the dog who was brought to Wisconsin from Florida by someone who truly believed they were helping, this is the happy ending you’ve been waiting for.
Last week, we received a call about a “stray dog.” Naturally, we expected her to be from our local area.
Boy, were we wrong and shocked.
When she arrived, she was thin, patchy, and honestly, at first glance, we were concerned she may have had mange. But then we noticed something that stopped us in our tracks. The word “Kiara” had been shaved into the hair on her back. That alone told us there was more to her story.
As part of our normal intake protocol, we immediately scanned her for a microchip, something we do for every stray and surrender because a chip can tell us so much. And to our surprise, this odd-looking little girl had a chip.
It turns out that Blue had been missing since August, and we believe she was likely found by the individual who brought her to us earlier this month.
At that moment, everything changed.
He truly thought he was helping, and we gently educated him on why it is so important to contact the local shelter or police department in the area where a pet is found because that gives lost pets the very best chance of making it home.
Thanks to that microchip, a few phone calls, and some amazing teamwork, we were able to locate her family.
And the best part?
Blue is HOME.
All the way back in Florida, right where she belongs.
We cannot say thank you enough to the people who helped us track down her family, coordinate communication, and especially to those who stepped up to help transport her safely back home. A special thank you to everyone who donated funds to help make it possible for Blue to get back home. This truly took a village, and it ended with a miracle.
Please let this story be your reminder.
* Microchips save lives.
* Local reporting matters.
* And kindness, even when imperfect, can still lead to beautiful endings.
Welcome home, Blue. 💙🐾
