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Here’s a story that hit me in the feels: A family in San Diego lost their beloved terrier mix, Mishka. On a July day Mahrad Houman had taken the cream-colored little pup to to work with him. But she wandered away from his auto shop and, try as he might, he couldn’t find her.

The family must have searched high and low. But as the days turned to weeks, I’m sure they Mehrad and his family began to lose hope. They had, after all, written their phone number on her collar. If Mishka was still alive, you’d think someone would call.

Then Elizabeth Houman received the most incredible phone call. Mishka was alive and well. Mahrad’s wife was ecstatic. She put the phone down and screamed with joy. Then she learned something incredible: Mishka was in Gross Pointe, a town just north of Detroit, Michigan.

Terrier dog sitting on the sand.
Terrier dog | Dieny Portinanni via Unsplash

The Houmans were flying to nearby Minnesota to visit family for Easter anyway. So when he arrived in Minnesota, Mahrad hopped in a car and drove 10 hours each way to pick up Mishka.

That is an awfully long drive. But I’m sure as soon as Elizabeth and their daughter ran towards the car to greet Mishka, every mile of the drive felt worth it. Authorities are not sure what happened, but expect Mishka was stolen and transported to Michigan. That 2,000-mile trek seems an unlikely journey for such a little dog. But her return home feels equally miraculous.

Next, learn about the border collie lost in a car crash who turned up on a nearby farm to herd sheep, or see Mishka and her family reunited in the video below:

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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari joined MotorBiscuit in 2021 and brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. Henry is also an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont. He has since incorporated his love of the written word with his admiration of classic cars. While Henry is interested in vintage cars, he believes the golden age of cars is yet to come. He is confident journalists will play an important role in this revolution by exposing the industry as it is now and envisioning its possible future.