Passengers aboard the Carnival Legend witnessed the dramatic scene unfold during the ship's first night at sea.
The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.
Korey Floyd went to help in western North Carolina without expecting to bring home a lifelong friend.
No injuries were reported but several units were damaged and at least two pets rescued.
A woman hit a dog with her car and couldn't figure out where it went, until she heard barking from her car's bumper hours later.
The SPCA is asking Triangle residents to consider adopting during this time as the need is great and shelter space is limited.