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A Miniature Dachshund Has Been Rescued After Surviving 529 Days In The Wild Australia Bush

Image: Facebook/Kangala Wildlife Resure

Valerie the sausage dog started her adventure in November 2023

Pet parents Josh Fishlock and Georgia Gardner are celebrating today - after their miniature dachshund was rescued after surviving 529 days in the Australian bush.

Valerie the sausage dog started her adventure in November 2023 when she escaped from her owners on a camping trip.

She was lost on Kangaroo Island which is also host to possums, koala bears and penguins.

Valerie was tracked through rescuer sightings and rare camera footage, which helped lure her back to safety.

 

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