Highway Hero: Stray Dog Survives 2 Months, Finds Home

A remarkable stray terrier, now named Susan Badger, defied the odds by surviving more than two months along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Maryland. Initially spotted in January, the skittish dog survived on scraps and endured freezing winter weather, even outrunning capture attempts. Construction workers built her an insulated den, providing food and water, but she remained elusive for over two months. Her luck changed on March 26 when driver Rob Mark saw her and alerted his wife, Jill-Ann, who shared the sighting online. This led rescuers to capture her safely the following day. Found covered in ticks and without a microchip, Susan was initially wary but quickly bonded with shelter staff. The Mark family, who had been considering adding a dog, immediately decided to adopt her after meeting Susan. Now residing in Ellicott City, Susan is thriving in her new home, enjoying treats and affection, much to her owners' delight.