April 28 (UPI) — The miniature dachshund who fled from her owners on Australia’s Kangaroo Island has been rescued after 549 days in the wild.
The dog, named Valerie, fled from a Stokes Bay campsite while visiting with her owners , Georgia Gardner and Josh Fishlock, in November 2023.
The duo spent a week searching the area with help from locals, but were unable to locate Valerie.
The couple feared their pet had fallen victim to one of the island’s many predators, but in mid-March this year rescuers with Kangala Wildlife Rescue revealed there had been confirmed sightings of Valerie alive and well on the island…