A group of cyclists crossing the Sahara Desert never expected to gain a new teammate — but a determined stray dog had other plans.
Emily, known as The Nomad Vet on Instagram, shared how the little desert dog, later named Hara, appeared out of nowhere during their trek through Morocco and simply… stayed.
No matter how many miles they pedaled, Hara kept pace, trotting faithfully beside them across 62 miles of scorching sand.
The group quickly realized she wasn’t going anywhere — and they couldn’t possibly leave her behind.
When the hot desert terrain began to burn her paws, one cyclist slipped off their socks and gently tied them onto Hara’s feet. Watching her proudly trot along in her tiny makeshift booties was all anyone needed to know: she had chosen her people.
And they chose her right back.
By the end of their journey, Hara had gone from stray survivor to beloved companion — and now, she’s living her best life with her new family in the UK, far from the harsh desert she once called home.
Follow Emily on Instagram to watch more of Hara’s incredible journey.
