Chihuahua Rescued After Two Weeks in Burnt Perth Tenement
Chihuahua Rescued After Two Weeks in Burnt Perth Tenement

Chihuahua Rescued After Two Weeks in Burnt Perth Tenement

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A chihuahua named Vilo was rescued after surviving nearly two weeks trapped in a burnt-out tenement in Perth following a devastating fire that killed a man and injured others. The dog was initially feared dead but was spotted by residents and located using drones and thermal imaging, with demolition workers setting traps baited with food, water, and eventually the owner's clothes to coax her out. Vilo had made a nest in a wardrobe, avoiding the demolition noise and suffering minimal smoke inhalation or injuries. The rescue was coordinated by the charity Missing Pets Perth and Kinross, whose director Katie McCandless described it as a rare and delicate case in her 14 years of experience. Perth and Kinross Council and local demolition workers also played key roles in the successful rescue. The incident brought a beacon of hope to a community deeply affected by the fire, with officials and residents expressing gratitude for Vilo's safe return to her family.

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