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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Dog survives 4 months on Remote Island off Australia

Sophie, a Blue Heeler dog was thrown over board during a sailing expedition off the Queensland coast in November 2008. Four months later, her grieving owners discover that she had managed to swim across shark-infested waters to an island and had been surviving on wildlife for the past 4 months. Source BBC News.

Tips for sailing with pets:
• Wear a Life Jacket at all times
• Attach the Dog by a tether to the boat in rough seas
• Dog Toys to keep them calm
• Dog Food and bowl
• Water and Water bowl
• Indoor Dog Toilet or dog pads

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