A homeless person found Midge wandering the streets and took her to Desert Hot Springs Animal Care in North Palm Springs, California.
The shelter staff welcomed her with care and began to learn about her past.
Midge had previously belonged to a family. She had jumped from a car window at a gas station and became lost. The shelter quickly contacted her owners, hoping for a happy reunion. They arrived, but not in the way anyone expected.
Promises Broken
Midge’s family told the shelter that they would return for her once she was spayed.
She waited, trusting them. But as time passed, it became clear they weren’t coming back. Her hope slowly faded.
The shelter staff worked tirelessly to lift her spirits and give her a chance at a new life. They shared her story online, hoping to find her a home, but no one came forward to adopt her.
While other dogs were adopted, Midge remained in her kennel, always overlooked. She felt abandoned, her heart heavy with uncertainty about ever being loved again.
The shelter’s busy and noisy atmosphere wore her down. Midge longed for calm, for someone to hold her and make her feel safe.
A Simple Car Ride Makes A Difference
Shelter worker Alex Hernandez refused to give up on her. He regularly took Midge on short outings to help her escape the shelter’s chaos.
One day, Hernandez drove Midge out of the shelter, and as the quiet car ride began, Midge let out a deep sigh of relief.
The calm environment was a welcome change from the constant barking, and she fell asleep.
Ella Hovsepian filmed the sweet moment and shared it on Instagram, touching the hearts of many.
“Your shelter caretaker takes you out of the kennel for a break from all the barking & all you want to do is sleep because shelter pups on average get 2 hrs of sleep every night,” Hovsepian wrote in the post.
The video quickly went viral, reaching compassionate viewers who were moved by Midge’s story.
A New Life
Thanks to the attention, a kind family decided to adopt Midge and give her the forever home she had always deserved.
Midge soon adapted to her new surroundings, soaking up the love and comfort she had been missing.
From that point on, she would rest on soft beds, enjoying quiet naps in a warm and loving home.