Nikki spotted Camper on one of her many hiking trips. The hiking enthusiast loved the outdoors, so these trips weren’t a new thing for her. On that particular hiking trip, Nikkie was accompanied by her mom. Seeing Camper, they thought that the dog would go away, but after four miles of following them, they got the idea. This one wasn’t leaving them alone.

The hiker and her mom immediately drove to the nearest animal shelter, and along the way, they asked people if any of them recognized Camper. None did, so they paid for the dog and the many medications and care he needed. Camper needed to rest and recover, so Nikki and her mom left him there.

However, the lady hiker couldn’t get Camper off of her mind, and just a few days later, she went back to the shelter and claimed him. Fortunately, the dog was more than thrilled to see Nikki, so she made a decision to adopt and bring him home.

Driving around remote trails to hike, Nikki favored this lifestyle, and Camper embraced it fully. He became a little trooper and Nikki’s very own guardian. Camper became Nikki’s shadow, and the two basked in each other’s presence and love. Nikki gave Camper his very first bone to munch on, and the dog was delighted.

After all of that happened, Nikki explained that in a time when she could’ve been feeling down and out, she decided it was the perfect time to move into her car and see the US. In the end, she put all of her belongings in storage and set out with Camper.