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In 2023, Valerie vanished on Kangaroo Island; 529 days later, rescuers found the miniature dachshund alive after surviving alone in the wild

Valerie, the brave miniature dachshund, made a remarkable return after 529 days lost on Kangaroo Island. During her adventurous time away, she had adapted wonderfully, growing stronger and more self-sufficient. Rescuers located her using trail cameras and specialized traps, ensuring her safe capture. Now, she’s navigating the joys and challenges…

The Times of India · Sep 3

What happened next: Valerie the dachshund taught us how to survive – and thrive

We could learn a lot from the pampered sausage dog who became a canine Bear Grylls. Perhaps all of us are capable of more than we might expect

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

VIP appearances, books and beer: what Valerie the dachshund is up to after her Kangaroo Island adventure

‘Australia’s bravest sausage dog’, who was lost in the wild for more than 500 days, now has an ambassadorial role, merchandise and an Australian Story episode

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025

‘Worked perfectly’: how wildlife team finally caught Valerie the dachshund after 529 days on the lam

Kangala Wildlife Rescue revealed the strategies and remote-controlled trap that secured the capture of tiny 4kg sausage dog

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2025

Valerie The Dachshund Has Been Found Safe After Over 500 Days Alone On Kangaroo Island

After living in the Kangaroo Island wilderness for 529 days, Valerie the mini dachshund has been found and rescued by conservationists.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 26, 2025

Valerie the dachshund is found safe and well after 529 days on the run on South Australian island

Rescuers on Kangaroo Island off South Australia say they are ‘overjoyed’ after the dog walked into one of their traps

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025

From Valerie the dachshund to Flaco the owl: the wildest animal escapes

From a sausage dog living wild for over 500 days to an owl who became a New York legend, the internet loves an animal on the run

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2025

New hope in search for miniature dachshund lost on Kangaroo Island for 500 days

The tiny dog has been visiting the rescue group’s ‘trap site’ on a regular basis

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

​​Miniature dachshund spotted alive after 500 days missing on Australian island

Despite being seen by locals, Valerie is still evading capture

PetsRadar · Apr 5, 2025

A Mini Dachshund Named Valerie Has Survived 500 Days Alone On Kangaroo Island

Valerie, the mini dachshund has been spotted on camera after being lost in Kangaroo Island for over 500 days.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 5, 2025