Aries, a bright and resourceful Pitbull mix, showed just how sharp she is after a terrifying moment on the road. When a car accident left her shaken and disoriented, she didn’t hesitate. She ran straight to the one place she knew she’d be safe.

Melissa Fickel, a longtime animal fosterer from Detroit, had adopted Aries three years earlier, finally deciding it was time to welcome a permanent companion into her life. Aries quickly became that cherished friend.

Since then, the two had been nearly inseparable, sharing daily routines and adventures. But on one afternoon drive to the park, everything changed when another vehicle collided with Melissa’s car.

Instinct Leads Aries To Familiar Ground

Though the crash wasn’t severe and no one was injured, the sudden noise and jolt sent Aries into

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