“Who could leave such a precious little baby?”
Published on July 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Hal Richardson was pulling into work when, out of nowhere, someone fluffy started running straight towards her car. She carefully parked and opened her car door — and a little dog was there waiting for her.
The dog, later named Lovebug, was so happy to see Richardson and began jumping all over her. At first, Richardson had no idea what to do.
“I was in shock,” Richardson told The Dodo. “I was immediately looking around for her owner, but when I saw no one around, I got extremely sad. Who could leave such a precious little baby?”
@themidnighthour_byhal the puppy distribution center found me 😭 if you live in the Merrit Island/Brevard County, FL area and you know whose dog this is please DM me. 🙏🏻#lostpuppy#lostdog#fyp♬ original sound – themidnighthour_byhal
Richardson began walking into her job at a local nature center in Merritt Island, Florida, and Lovebug happily followed her inside. Richardson later checked the security cameras to see if someone had abandoned the pup in the parking lot, but unfortunately came up empty.
The pup was covered in burrs, and Richardson spent time pulling them all out by hand. Lovebug did her best to try and help, and seemed so grateful that someone was finally taking care of her.
“She knows I’m trying to help her, so she’s, like, grooming herself,” Richardson said in a video on TikTok.
@themidnighthour_byhal It’s Foster Day!!! Trust me. I’m on the edge of my seat as much as you guys are haha We are riding this wave TOGETHER 😭🫶🏻 We are STILL actively looking for the owner (facebooks groups, canvassing neighborhoods, other vet clinics, groomers, etc). Still nothing… If you ARE the owner please do NOT comment. DIRECT MESSAGE ME!!! Thank you ALL for the suggestions, support and the FLOOD of love and well wishes you have sent LoveBug and I. This journey is far from over. Regardless of the outcome, LoveBug’s life and my life have been forever changed.🐞❤️🫶🏻 #lostpuppy#lostdog#fyp#lovebug♬ original sound – themidnighthour_byhal
After work, Richardson and her coworker took Lovebug to Collins Animal Hospital to scan her for a chip, but, unfortunately, she didn’t have one. The vet confirmed she was just a puppy, only 8 or 9 months old. They left Lovebug in the care of the vet, but Richardson couldn’t stop thinking about her.
Both Richardson and the animal hospital planned to actively search for Lovebug’s potential family before considering adoption, just in case. In the meantime, Richardson knew she needed to be reunited with her new friend and decided to foster her.
“I felt like [she] came into my life for a reason,” Richardson said. “Whether that was for a couple days or if I were to be her forever home. She was so comfortable with me from the start, so the least I could do was make her feel loved and cared for until we could reunite her with her owner.”
@themidnighthour_byhal LoveBug’s first day of doggy day care at Collin’s Animal Hospital aka Aunt Jackie’s 💕🥹🫶🏻 We have had a few close calls but still no owner. I don’t know WHERE this angel came from but I’m so happy she decided to walk into my life. 😭 #lostdog#lostpuppy#lovebug#fyp♬ a punk – 3 minute audios
Lovebug was so excited to see her rescuer, and the pair fell into a routine together as if they’d known each other all their lives. Richardson was falling more and more in love with the pup she saved and hoped that, whatever happened, the story would have a happy ending.
Lovebug started going to doggy daycare at Collins Animal Hospital while Richardson worked, and she was always so excited to see her new mom at the end of the day. The search for where she came from continued, but after a few weeks, a decision was made: Richardson decided to adopt her.
@themidnighthour_byhal THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE!! After two VERY emotional weeks, LoveBug has officially found her owner…ME!! 😍😭🫶🏻 From the moment I found her, there was no question she was my dog and I was her owner. We had many close calls but none checked out. Call it fate, the dog distribution system, reincarnation, etc. I am one blessed dog momma. I could not have done any of this without the help of Jacqui at Collin’s Animal Hospital. I love you guys. 🫶🏻💕 Many people have asked me to share a Go Fund Me/Amazon Wish List. I have a hard time asking and receiving help so I am grateful for you guys wanting to support us. 🥺😭🫶🏻 I will post another video once I figure those details out 🫶🏻 Until then, thank you for being here and WELCOME TO THE FAM. #adoption#lovebug#fyp♬ origineel geluid – taissaturnersrosetoy🤰
Richardson decorated her house for the occasion and got Lovebug so many treats and toys to celebrate, all so they could kick off their life together.
“Lovebug and I are two happy girls,” Richardson said. “She found me as much as I found her.”