When Chewie the dachshund stumbled away from the wreckage of a high-speed crash on Interstate 80, his owner, Amanda Lohr, braced for the worst. The little dog had been flung from the car after it rolled multiple times, and with only a slim hope of survival, Amanda began mourning. But one week later, in the unforgiving wilderness of Wyoming, a miracle quietly unfolded.
The Crash That Changed Everything
On October 24, while Amanda, her boyfriend and their pets were travelling from Indiana to Oregon, a semi-truck struck their car near Rawlins, Wyoming. The impact caused their Buick to roll three times before coming to rest in a ditch. Amanda suffered minor injuries and her boyfriend sustained a neck fracture. Their cat, sadly, did not survive. Chewie, meanwhile, was knocked completely out of the vehicle. He was missing, presumed dead.
Alone in the Wilderness
For seven days, Chewie wandered the harsh Wyoming terrain near Elk Mountain—alone, cold, and without the comforts of home. While Amanda held onto hope, each passing day felt like another goodbye. Then, a glimmer of chance appeared: a FedEx driver, Kenny Coomes, spotted a small dog along the highway and set a live trap with food and a blanket.
Rescue Against the Odds
Nearly a week after the crash, road-tripping couple Scott Allred and Kodi Allred saw Chewie darting near the same stretch of road. They pulled over, chased after him, and Scott scooped him into his arms. The Allreds drove him to the nearby Laramie humane society, where staff scanned his microchip and traced him back to Amanda. “This is a miracle,” they all agreed. People.com
Homecoming and Healing
When Amanda got the call, it was tears and disbelief. Her daughter wept. Her “best friend” was alive. Chewie’s journey back home involved another FedEx driver delivering him safely to the loving arms of people who never forgot him. “That puppy is my best friend and I can’t wait to have him back with me,” Amanda shared. People.com
Why This Story Matters
Chewie’s survival isn’t just luck—it’s a testament to hope, kindness and the unseen bonds between humans and animals. A random glimpse by a delivery driver, a couple willing to stop, a system (microchip!) that connected the pieces—that’s what saved him. And for anyone who’s ever feared losing a pet, this story says one thing: never stop hoping, because miracles can happen when we least expect them.
Andrew Alpin from India is the Brand Manager of Doggo digest. Andrew is an experienced content specialist and social media manager with a passion for writing. His forte includes health and wellness, Travel, Animals, and Nature. A nature nomad, Andrew is obsessed with mountains and loves high-altitude trekking. He has been on several Himalayan treks in India including the Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
