Overview

• Valerie, an 8-pound miniature dachshund, disappeared in November 2023 during a family camping trip on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
• Rescuers from Kangala Wildlife Rescue spent over 1,000 volunteer hours and traveled 5,000 kilometers to locate and capture her.
• Innovative methods, including 4G cameras, remote-trigger traps, and a scent trail created from her owner's T-shirt, were key to her successful capture.
• Kangaroo Island's rugged terrain and abundant wildlife posed significant challenges, prolonging the search over 529 days.
• Valerie is now safe, healthy, and transitioning back to her owners, with her rescue celebrated globally as a story of hope and perseverance.