Some good news: I heard on the radio that this girl has been reunited with her owner. A 19 year old girl has been arrested for theft.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/teen-arrested-after-allegedly-stolen-puppy-located-30-kilometres-from-home/9fa0e8f4-90a4-4f6a-b9e4-9747e3bd7c44
I was out shopping today and stopped at a friendly neighbourhood grocer store and a few people were leaving their dogs tethered. It did feel safe there because there were people sitting outside drinking coffee. I can understand why the owner may have felt she was safe but I bet he will never leave her unattended again.