Missing Dachshund Survives Nearly 1.5 Years on Australian Island

adelaide - A dachshund named Valerie has been found alive after 529 days on Kangaroo Island in Australia, reunited with her owners who lost her during a vacation in November 2023.

Missing Dachshund Survives Nearly 1.5 Years on Australian Island

Valerie, a dachshund, was discovered by volunteers from Kangala Wildlife Centre after disappearing in November 2023 while her owners, Georgia Gardner and Josh Fishlock, were on vacation at Stokes Bay in Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Extensive Search Efforts

The Kangala Wildlife Centre conducted a search spanning over 1000 hours and covering 5000 kilometers, larger than the province of Overijssel, to find Valerie. The reunion has garnered international media attention from outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Times.