Following his rescue on television, a stray dog has found a forever home with a woman who saw him almost drown. A passerby noticed a white dog struggle for life after falling through the ice on the lake. Officers quickly arrived to rescue the dog. The Wisconsin Humane Society is trying to locate Michigan’s owners, while he recovers from hypothermia.

A number of people applied to adopt Michigan after it became apparent that his previous owners had not claimed him. In reviewing hundreds of applications, the Wisconsin Humane Society chose Brenda Thompson to become Michigan’s new mom. Having seen him in the news, she walked straight here after getting dressed. Since then, she’s been here every day.

Getting ready to go, Brenda says, “I’ll take him for a nice long walk in the morning. His bed is set up, he has fresh bowls and toys. He’s ready to go.” The black Lab Brenda adopted as a result of Hurricane Katrina will become Michigan’s sister. Watch as Brenda picks Michigan up from the shelter to share his happy ending with friends and family.