26 h. ago Dachshund reunited with owner after 18 months lost on island had put on weight

Owner Georgia Gardner said Valerie approached her without hesitation despite not seeing each other since November 2023

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27 h. ago A miniature dachshund is reunited with its owner after 18 months lost on an Australian island

A miniature dachshund named Valerie who was lost for 18 months — or around half her life — on an Australian island has been reunited with her owners

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32 h. ago After braving the wilderness for 500 days, Valerie is heavier than ever. Has someone been feeding the mini dachshund?

Kangaroo Island mayor also notes a silky coat on the dog, while Kangala Wildlife Rescue says ‘possums or cats out there were grooming her’Australia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Valerie is reunited with her owners, mystery remains over how the miniature dachshund braved more than 500 days in Kangaroo Island’s rugged wilderness only to emerge healthy, happy – and larger than before.Valerie captured the world’s attention when she was spotted 529 days after going missing on the South Australian island, with people worldwide avidly following the story of her capture.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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1 week ago Drones, AI and one long fence: Kangaroo Island’s war on a clawed predator that kills 1.5bn Australian animals a year

Feral cats are a menace to wildlife but South Australia’s KI has taken a stand in a bold eradication program that is now at a critical pointGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe cat-proof fence drops off a sheer cliff on one side of Kangaroo Island, and disappears into the ocean on the other.The top section is floppy and electrified – a rude shock for wily cats seeking to climb over – and the bottom is burrow-proof. Continue reading...

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

Rescuers on Kangaroo Island say they are ‘overjoyed’ after the dog walked into one of their trapsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAfter 529 days on the run, Australia’s favourite fugitive has been caught at last.Valerie the miniature dachshund, who went missing on Kangaroo Island way back in 2023, has been rescued by conservationists. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bianca Censori turns heads in thong bodysuit as she roams Mallorca solo, days after Kanye reunion

Kanye West and Bianca Censori seem to have squashed the divorce rumours as they are spotted on a date on the Spanish island, but the Australian beauty stepped out solo this week

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