Nikki, a German Shepherd, used to walk the streets of Detroit, Michigan, with her owner, but as days passed by, the neighbors spotted her all by herself, with just a stuffed toy she wouldn\u2019t let go of.Sadly, her owner died, and she was now left all by herself.Nikki carried her stuffed toy around dutifully, and it was a heartbreaking sight.\u201cTypically, a dog who\u2019s a stray wouldn\u2019t hold on to a stuffie. They wouldn\u2019t put anything in their mouths, they would just look for food,\u201d Gail Montgomery, cofounder and director of Almost Home Animal Rescue League, told The Dodo. \u201cBut this was her security.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lonely pup wandered the neighborhood for weeks, hoping to find a forever home. Neighbors gave her food and water as they searched for a rescue, finally reaching South Lyon Murphy Lost Animal Recovery.Following several frustrating days of failed attempts, the rescue team succeeded, but even on the way to safety, Nikki clutched her treasured toy as if it were her lifeline.\u201cShe felt like that was her comfort and her security,\u201d Montgomery said. \u201cIt\u2019s like she thinks that\u2019s her binky.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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