For 13 years, Mishi and her dad were inseparable. He raised her from a tiny puppy, showering her with love and companionship. She was his best friend, his comfort, and his family. Sadly, when life took a harsh turn and her dad was evicted, he faced an impossible choice. With nowhere to live and no way to properly care for her, he made the heartbreaking decision to surrender Mishi to Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society.
The two walked three miles together to the shelter, every step heavy with emotion. Her dad knew it was the best way to keep her safe, but Mishi didn’t understand. To her, it felt like her world was crumbling.
Tears and Cries That Won’t Stop
As soon as her dad left, Mishi’s cries filled the shelter halls. Staff described her as screaming, clawing at the kennel door, desperate to chase after him. Losing the only home and person she had ever known left her completely heartbroken. Her dad left in tears too, devastated but hoping she would find a new family to love her.
Shelter staff immediately stepped in to comfort Mishi. They offered her soft blankets, fresh food, clean water, and gentle cuddles. But no matter how much care they gave, her cries returned each time she was placed back in her kennel.
“It’s a reality so different from anything she has ever known,” shelter staff wrote on Facebook. “She claws at the kennel door, desperate to get out and back into a loving home.”
Holding On to Hope
Despite her grief, Mishi’s sweet nature still shines through. She loves people and brightens up whenever someone spends time with her. Volunteers describe her as gentle, affectionate, and eager to please. Each walk outside brings her a little joy, though she often looks toward the road where she last saw her dad, as if hoping he’ll come back for her.
“She seems to be good in any home where there are people around so she can get the attention she deserves,” said Melissa DeMartino from the shelter. What Mishi wants most is simple — a warm home and loving humans by her side.
Searching for Her Forever Family
At 13 years old, Mishi should be enjoying her golden years in peace, not crying behind kennel bars. Yet her story has touched many hearts, and shelter staff are determined to help her find a new forever family. They believe she will thrive in a home where she’s not left alone and where she can soak up affection all day long.
Though Mishi still mourns her dad, her spirit hasn’t been broken. With love, patience, and a safe place to call home, she can heal and once again know happiness. More than anything, she deserves a second chance — one filled with comfort, companionship, and the unconditional love she’s always given.
