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Valerie the dachshund is found safe and well after 529 days on the run on South Australian island
After 529 days on the run, Australia’s favourite fugitive has been caught at last.
Valerie the miniature dachshund, who went missing on Kangaroo Island way back in 2023, has been rescued by conservationists.
“Kangala Wildlife Rescue is overjoyed to announce the successful rescue of Valerie,” the group said on TikTok on Friday night.
“After weeks of tireless efforts … by volunteers and partner organisations Valerie has been safely rescued and is fit and well.
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/25/valerie-the-dachshund-is-found-safe-and-well-after-529-days-on-the-run-on-south-australian-island
Valerie the miniature dachshund, who went missing on Kangaroo Island way back in 2023, has been rescued by conservationists.
“Kangala Wildlife Rescue is overjoyed to announce the successful rescue of Valerie,” the group said on TikTok on Friday night.
“After weeks of tireless efforts … by volunteers and partner organisations Valerie has been safely rescued and is fit and well.
--more--
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/25/valerie-the-dachshund-is-found-safe-and-well-after-529-days-on-the-run-on-south-australian-island
Dachshunds are ferocious predators. I wonder if she'll miss running wild.
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