Valerie, a miniature dachshund, vanished from her pen on Kangaroo Island in November 2023 and evaded capture for 529 days. Despite local sightings and efforts from the community and wildlife rescue organizations, her whereabouts remained a mystery until she was finally recognized and recaptured. Authorities noted Valerie likely survived in the wild by foraging for food and water. Valerie is now undergoing re-acclimation with plans for a reunion with her owners, Josh Fishlock and Georgia Gardner, who initially searched for her before giving up after five days.
Jared Karran from Kangala Wildlife Rescue noted that finding Valerie was a long tough battle, reflecting the extraordinary efforts involved in her rescue after 529 days.
Valerie, a miniature dachshund, escaped her pen while on vacation with her owners and managed to survive in the wild for about a year and a half.
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