Valerie Finally Caught After 18 Months

[Black Orchid]

Valerie the dachshund, the fugitive dog who survived 529 days alone in the Australian wilderness, has finally been returned to her grateful owners.

The huge effort by volunteers to find the adventurous dachshund began in November 2023, when Valerie ran away from her campsite on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia.

But after a colossal search by volunteers and some help from CCTV footage, the dachshund was found.

Her incredible story, which made headlines around the world, including in the New York Times, ended when the Kangala Wildlife Rescue confirmed they had finally caught Valerie.

“Kangala Wildlife Rescue is overjoyed to announce the successful rescue of Valerie, the miniature dachshund who went missing on Kangaroo Island 529 days ago,” the rescue team wrote on Facebook.

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Very good outcome for Valerie!

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Vallerie looks in reasonable condition on the photo, which is good considering some predators and use of poison baits on the island.

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[mellie]

A very lucky puppy indeed, looks like someone's been feeding her or she's capable of taking care of herself.

Great news she's

[Bobby]

What did she eat?

Cats are good at surviving in the wild - but not dogs?