Woman Spends Hours Looking For Her Dog - And Then Spots It Hiding In Plain Sight
Mixie was hiding in plain sight, and her owner had no idea. What started as a routine day at home turned into an hour-long search for a dog that was, quite literally, right there the whole time.
Melisa Lundstrom was doing chores when she noticed one of her dogs sitting on a fluffy black rug. Then she realized she had not seen Mixie in a while, and the panic set in. She searched the house, called for her, and kept looking until she finally circled back to the rug.
That’s when the missing dog mystery got a lot funnier, and a little more relatable for anyone who has ever missed something obvious.
Can you find Mixie?
She is a master of disguise
Needless to say, Lundstrom was relieved (and a little annoyed) when she finally realized where the little dog had been hiding. This incident didn’t disturb Mixie and her brother at all.
For them, she was never lost. However, some good came out of this little nerve-testing incident, Lundstrom will know from now on where to look for Mixie if she ever “disappears” again.
This is also like the man who broke down after his beloved dog was missing for 12 days.
There she is!
Watch the video here:
Lundstrom shared a video of the “incident” on TikTok with the caption: “I’ve been looking for this crusty dog for over an hour.”
Now, Mixie wasn’t trying to hide at all, but some dogs often do. Mostly, it’s nothing to worry about, but sometimes it needs looking into.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-hide-under-the-bed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American Kennel Association:
"1. They Love Private Spaces
For many dogs, hiding under a bed or table out of sight can feel like a personal safe space.
That’s their fun little fort to relax in, like a little den environment.”
2. They’re Afraid
If there’s something scary going on, dogs love to find a hiding spot. A bed or table might be a great place for them to hide.
3. They’re Physically Ill or Injured
If they’re not feeling well, they might find a place to hide.
4. They’re Looking For Food
There’s often an easy explanation for why dogs spend so much time under the kitchen table in particular: they know they might find food there.
5. They’ve Found Something They Shouldn’t Have
Your dog may have discovered a treat or food that fell on the floor, and they’re trying to hide it under a bed or table. Some dogs will...[truncated]
For a reunion after a two-year separation, see the dog who found his mom again after 2 years.
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