17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
We Met Scrim, the Most Famous Dog in New Orleans
Last week we visited Scrim, a 17-pound terrier whose adventure has captivated New Orleans. He was rescued early last year, but escaped twice, once through a second floor window.
Scrim's daring escape in November — just weeks after he had been caught after a months-long search — solidified his legend. He was missing for three more months before being found again last week.
His story spread first on social media, then in local news and beyond. A scruffy dog and a fugitive pursuit? It was irresistible. We kept tabs on the search for months.
Scrim inspired tattoos, murals, Mardi Gras floats. He seemed to embody grit in a city that embraces its grittiness. Others saw something romantic in his journey, shaking off the leash of life.
Meeting him was a clash of perceptions: The myth of a fearless creature who just wanted to be free collided with the reality of a little pup curled up in bed. He was relaxed but his eyes were searching, unsure if he could let his guard down.
Michelle Cheramie rescued him from a shelter and led the search for him. She agreed he represented the city's resilient spirit, but one can only be resilient for so long. Scrim will soon have a new home.
