On a hectic Monday at St. Mercy General, the chaos stopped when a German shepherd walked in carrying an unconscious little girl. Nurses quickly realized the dog was pleading for help.
The girl, later identified as a kidnapping victim, was rushed to the ER while the shepherd—whom she called Scout—stood guard by her side. Police soon discovered a nearby campsite tied to her abduction and arrested the man responsible.
Scout had carried the girl miles to safety, and news outlets hailed him as a hero. Placed in foster care, the girl refused to be without him. Scout ate with her, slept beside her, and never left her through recovery.
The hospital honored him, and he was nominated for a national bravery award. But for the little girl, Scout wasn’t just a hero—he was home.
