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Chilliwack香蕉视频直播檚 littlest hobo, a female German shepherd on the run, was finally captured Tuesday by professional pet searchers in a cornfield.

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The thin and exhausted shepherd was spotted running around with a plastic bucket on her head, of all things.

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Al MacLellan of Petsearchers Canada said he was contacted by the group concerned about Dustan but was swamped with other search efforts at the time.

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The pet searchers talked it over and decided to donate their services to the cause.

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They searched Monday and thought they had a glimpse of the dog. Then there was another sighting Tuesday morning of the dog from Greendale farmer Cam Regier, and this time it was with a feed bucket on her head.

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They needed a new battle plan.

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That worked like a charm.

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Not sure at first if her captors were friend or foe, she eventually relaxed.

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MacDonald also thanked Darlene from K9 Recovery Services for all her time, guidance, advice and effort, and to Skwah First Nation for their co-operation and kindness, as well as all the farmers in Greendale who helped us.

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She was taken to Family Pet Hospital in Chilliwack, and is in fair condition despite what she went through.

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They took x-rays and blood, and confirmed she is in stable condition.

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She thanked anyone who helped out.

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