Bloodhound Crashes a Half-Marathon and Accidentally Finishes 7th

Most dogs who slip away from home might spend their unexpected freedom exploring a neighbor’s yard, chasing an interesting smell, or wandering down a familiar road. But Ludivine, a sweet and adventurous Bloodhound from Alabama, stumbled into an experience nobody could have predicted. After wandering away from home, she somehow found herself surrounded by runners gathering for a half-marathon. Instead of turning around or simply watching from the sidelines, the curious 2-year-old dog joined the crowd and started running, beginning an unforgettable 13.1-mile adventure that would soon capture hearts far beyond her small community. Credit: YouTube No one had entered her in the race. She had not trained for it, either. But once the runners started moving, Ludivine apparently decided she belonged with them. And by the time the morning was over, this curious bloodhound had accomplished something remarkable. An Unexpected Runner Joins the Race When Hamlin learned where Ludivine had gone, relief came first. Friends attending the race texted her to say the dog was safe. Then came another worry. Hamlin told TODAY.com that she was concerned Ludivine might interfere with runners who had spent w...