Valerie, a beloved miniature dachshund, went missing for 529 days after escaping while her owners were camping on Kangaroo Island. Her disappearance prompted a massive search effort, including 1,000 volunteer hours and travel over 5,000 kilometers by volunteers. The saga ended in joy when Kangala Wildlife Rescue announced her safe return, marking the culmination of tireless work and innovative strategies to locate her. Valerie's owners expressed relief and gratitude after being reunited with their cherished pet.
An animal rescue group was 'overjoyed' to announce Friday they'd finally caught her. 'After weeks of tireless efforts ... Valerie has been safely rescued and is fit and well.'
Valerie escaped from her pen while she was camping on Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island with her owners. 'We left her in her pen with her bed and water...we thought she'd be tired.'
The ordeal involved over 1,000 volunteer hours and more than 5,000 km travelled...numerous cameras and traps and the use of various pieces of technology.
The couple spent the next five days looking for their fur baby. 'It was very awful,' Gardner continued.
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