"Not everyone is going to open the door knowing there is a pit bull inside," Carbajal said. "We all know pit bulls get such a bad rap. [Deanna's husband] opened the door and climbed into the truck. Animals know people with a good heart so it didn't take much for Mr. Midnight to get into his lap and start licking him."



April Dean, nurse at Piedmont Henry, heard Carbajal's story and was determined to help. Her husband brought Carbajal pajamas and other clothes so that he could be comfortable during his stay. A few days later, Carbajal was being discharged when Mahaley's family came with Mr. Midnight to visit.