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It’s hard to imagine a beloved pet dog surviving in the world. But reports of a 4 kg miniature dachshund looking well 500 days after she escaped during a family holiday is raising questions about how dependent our dogs really are on their humans. Our loyal pooches may be less…

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

Team leading South Australian search says risk of disrupting other wildlife has made it hard to capture missing pet dog

Despite being seen by locals, Valerie is still evading capture

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

Wildlife groups claim the resourceful miniature sausage dog was sighted again this week. But not everyone is on Team Valerie

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Miniature dachshund that would ‘never leave’ owner’s side spotted alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness

Owners and rescuers are surprised by the remarkable resilience of the dog

Pet escaped from her pen when her owners were holidaying on Kangaroo Island, which is famous for its native wildlife

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