The 8-pound dog went missing on the rugged Kangaroo Island in Australia in November 2023 while on vacation with her owners. After a 529-day search, the pup is finally safe and back in human care.

“After weeks of tireless efforts by Kangala Wildlife Rescue volunteers and partner organizations, Valerie has been safely rescued and is fit and well. We are absolutely thrilled and deeply relieved that Valerie is finally safe and able to begin her transition back to her loving parents, Josh and Georgia.”

You can read more HERE.

  • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    More likely she was going after small animals like rodents. They were bred to hunt badgers after all.

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      Here’s hoping! Animal experts who weighed in on the issue when she was lost suggest eating poo was more likely. Apparently Kangaroo island didn’t offer much in the way of food for a small dog.