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She Refused to Miss the Family Road Trip

A rescue pup who never wants to be left behind and a mysterious stray who spent more than a month surviving alone both prove how far dogs will go for love.

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Sep 11, 2026

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Squash thought her family was leaving without her — until she realized she was coming too. Then, meet Ruvy, a frightened stray who survived alone in the desert for more than a month before patient rescuers finally earned her trust and brought her to safety.

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