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please see the show notes for this episode on your app or on our website. the remote shire of sandstone sits roughly 715 kilometers northeast of Perth in the heart of the

Merchison district. Once a thriving gold mining town by 2015 Sandstone had a

population of less than 90 residents.

While some outsiders still venture there to try their luck on the goldfields, more are drawn

by the natural beauty and outback charm of the area.

At night, the rugged red terrain gives way to uninterrupted sky views,

providing tourists with unforgettable sunsets and world-class

star gazing. Many visitors to Sandstone choose to camp in the surrounding outback,

but those seeking greater creature comforts have the option of staying at the caravan park,

conveniently located in the center of town.

On Saturday, March 28, 2015, the Parks Manager Caroline Kramp noticed an unfamiliar

presence wandering through the grounds.

It was an aging black and white Great Dane that appeared hungry as though she had an eaten for several days.

Caroline approached the dog with a bowl of water.

She thirstily accepted.

Despite being tired and a little on the thin side, it was clear to Caroline that the dog was

domesticated. She was friendly, wore a collar, and appeared to be well taken care of, with no blisters

or burns at the bottom of her paws. Caroline spent the next two days looking after the dog expecting that her owners would show up to claim her.

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