We can all agree that veterinarians are true heroes without capes.
They dedicate their entire lives to caring for animals in need, ensuring they are happy and healthy. They are also there for pet owners, offering assistance whenever it’s needed.
The lengths they go to in order to help are truly incredible. Vets deeply understand the strong bond between a person and their pet, and they go above and beyond to preserve it.
No Roads Are Too Long
When a kind samaritan spotted a stray pup wandering the road all alone, they knew they had to act.
Without hesitation, they won the pup’s trust and took her to a nearby vet, Oak Knoll Veterinary Clinic.
The moment the veterinary technicians, Maggie Thornberry and Elizabeth Daniele, met Diva, they knew they had to scan her for a microchip. When the scanner beeped, they were relieved to immediately contact Diva’s owner.
What happened next shocked them. The pup had been missing for two months and had traveled four states away!
“I didn’t think I was going to see her again because she’d been gone for two months. My first question was, ‘How did she get over there?!’” said Maria Rodriguez, Diva’s owner, to People.
A Beautiful Reunion
Knowing how much Diva meant to Rodriguez, the two technicians decided to take action and reunite them. They agreed to meet Rodriguez halfway in Kansas City.
With all supplies packed, the small team set off for an eight-hour drive, filled with smiles and songs along the way.
Upon arrival, Rodriguez ran toward Diva, who immediately burst into excitement as soon as she spotted her. The emotional reunion was worth every mile.
“It was a super fulfilling experience. I am applying for veterinary school this month, so I am very excited. The vet field can be so draining emotionally and incredibly hard at times, but it’s moments like these that remind us why we do what we do. It was so heartwarming, and we would do it over again,” Thornberry shared.
After posting Diva’s story on her TikTok page, which quickly went viral, Thornberry was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love in the comments.
“I am so happy she is home. I just couldn’t stop thinking about if it was my dog. My dog is my best friend, and I hope someone would take care of him the way I took care of their dog,” Thornberry said.
But, no one was happier than Rodriguez when she finally held her sweet pup in her arms again.
“Diva’s doing really good. She got back in the habit of things. Just seeing her again, I still can’t believe that she’s here. I cried and I prayed, and that was my baby, and she’s home now,” Rodriguez said.
Let this touching story remind you to always have your pets microchipped. You never know what the future holds!