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A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, after his owner died. (Tara Lynn)

LAKE LURE, NC – A dog can teach us many life lessons.

For Älg, it’s about the fact that joy can bloom even in the darkest hours.

The North Carolina beagle, once lost and grieving after the hurricane Helencontinues to inspire his new family and those who cared for him after a natural disaster like no one could ever imagine.

The fierce storm tore through his world embedded in Lake Lures foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains nearly two months ago, leaving destruction and despair in its wake. His family—his sanctuary—was killed after his Home swallowed by Helene’s anger.

Moose lost his home and family during Hurricane Helene. (Tara Lynn)

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A glimmer of hope is coming

In the days following the nightmare, neighbors took turns caring for moose, even as they faced their own struggles to be without water and power. During that time, Moose was brutally attacked by a pack of wild dogs. His condition was serious and required immediate medical attention.

It was thanks to one of the caring soles that called Triangle Beagle Rescue in Raleigh to get the care he desperately needed. The team of volunteers would soon provide a glimmer of hope for Moose, agreeing to take him in as soon as a foster home became available.

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Moose was a shadow of his former self after his rescue and surgery. (Tara Lynn)

The Devastation in Western North Carolina weighed heavily on Tara Lynn’s heart. She longed to help but struggled to find the right way. She and her husband toyed with the idea of ​​fostering another dog from TriBeagles, but nothing seemed to be quite the right fit.

Then came Moose, and it felt like fate.

“I just felt like God said, ‘Okay, this is your role, and go up and love my little dog,'” Lynn told FOX Weather.

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“Trust the journey”

After being rescued from the mountains and undergoing surgery, Moose was a shell of his former self. But his eyes, filled with hope, were fixed on Lynn, his new savior. With her love and care, he would begin to heal.

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Moose and Tara Lynn enjoy the sunshine outside their home in Cary, North Carolina. (Tara Lynn)

Moose was a fighter, a survivor, and his spirit, though wounded, remained unbroken. As he recovered, his playful side emerged, bringing joy to those around him.

Like Lynn documented in her blog about Moose’s recoveryshe noticed that his tail was starting to wag again, and his spirit was full of playful energy. In it, she reminded others that happiness can be a choice, even when life seems overwhelming.

“Whether we’re dealing with trauma or loss, healing is a slow process that requires patience, but we should trust the journey and give ourselves grace,” she adds.

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Reunited with the mountains

Now a new chapter unfolds for Moose as he continues to heal from his physical and emotional scars. A family in Leicesternear Ashevilleimmediately recognized the importance of Moose’s long-term needs and opened his home to him back in the mountains.

It was already a safe place for two other beagles from TriBeagles, and despite the potential challenges of adding another to their family, they knew Moose was part of their community and needed to be brought home.

Moose found his new forever family outside of Asheville. (Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC)

Lynn said her four weeks with Moose was a celebration of second chances, a symbol of hope for many in western North Carolina still recovering from Helene.

“When life is turned upside down, it’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to lean on the kindness of others,” she said. “Don’t face difficulties alone; the warmth of friends or even strangers can be the lifeline we need.”

Today, Moose gets a second chance at life with joy in the little things – sleeping in the sun, snuggling in a cozy bed and exploring the smells of his new world. Thanks to Lynn and his new owner, he has also found security and peace again.

“In a fast-paced world, we often forget to pause,” Lynn said, and just appreciate the peaceful moments and simple pleasures that life has to offer.

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