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Perth Hotel Officially Adopts Viral Lost Plush ‘Jack’ After Two-Month Search

The Holiday Inn Perth City Centre says the toy will stay on as part of the team after efforts to locate its owner proved unsuccessful.

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Overview

  • Staff say the small plush Labrador first turned up in the hotel’s laundry in June.
  • The hotel began posting staged updates in mid-July, and the narrative drew a reported million-plus views across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
  • Australian TV and international outlets picked up the story as online interest grew.
  • Fans now visit the property daily to see Jack, whom staff feature in clips ‘working’ reception, helping housekeeping and operating the espresso machine.
  • The search included contacting guests who were in Perth during a Katy Perry concert weekend, but no match was found and the owner remains unidentified.