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Service dog reunited with blind owner two months after being stolen from Chicago backyard

‘Let your eyes be mine and look out for Bam Bam for me, please,’ his concerned owner previously said

The Independent UK

I hate to tell you this, but video game protagonists peaked with this 2020 hit

Emotions and depth define a character, and she certainly has more than enough of them.

Destructoid

Cheers to The Weir! What makes Conor McPherson’s mysterious pub drama so mesmerising?

As Brendan Gleeson prepares for his role in a revival of the 1997 hit, the stars of earlier productions toast its deceptively moving and profound barfly banter

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Afternoon Update: RBA’s surprise decision; how world reported mushroom verdict; and Valerie the dachshund’s new job

The decision came as a shock to financial markets and a large majority of experts who were sure the RBA board would cut interest rates for a second straight meeting

The Guardian - AU

11 Summertime Books to Read When You're Not Feeling Very Sunny

Feeling the summer bummer malaise? No problem.

Marie Claire

It’s time to face an uncomfortable truth: maybe our pampered pets would be better off without us

Pet-keeping is often promoted for the benefits it brings humans. A close association with another animal can provide us with a sense of purpose and a daily dose of joy. It can aid our health, make us more conscientious and even help us form relationships with other humans.

The Conversation

Rio’s record, giant dogs and a psychic crocodile – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

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Owners stunned as Valerie the dachshund puts on weight after 18 months alone on island

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

The Independent UK

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’

The Guardian - AU

Miniature dachshund Valerie finally caught after over 500 days on Australian island

She’s set to be reunited with her parents in the coming days

PetsRadar

Why do dogs eat poo? A canine scientist explains

When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia’s Kangaroo Island, experts speculated she survived partly by eating other animals’ poo.

The Conversation

Sausage dog Valerie found safe and well 16 months after going missing

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The Independent UK

Valerie the sausage dog finally captured after 529 days in the wild

Valerie went missing in November 2023 while holidaying with her owners, who have been stunned by her survival in the wild

The Independent UK

‘Worked perfectly’: how wildlife team finally caught Valerie the dachshund after 529 days on the lam

Kangala Wildlife Rescue revealed the strategies and remote-controlled trap that secured the capture of tiny 4kg sausage dog

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Valerie The Dachshund Has Been Found Safe After Over 500 Days Alone On Kangaroo Island

After living in the Kangaroo Island wilderness for 529 days, Valerie the mini dachshund has been found and rescued by conservationists.

The Guardian - AU

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

Rescuers on Kangaroo Island off South Australia say they are ‘overjoyed’ after the dog walked into one of their traps

Evening Standard

From Valerie the dachshund to Flaco the owl: the wildest animal escapes

From a sausage dog living wild for over 500 days to an owl who became a New York legend, the internet loves an animal on the run

The Guardian - UK

Social networks, spaceflight vanity and a happy tortoise – take the Thursday quiz

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The Independent UK

New hope for missing dog after 500 days on island

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The Independent UK

Missing dachshund Valerie spotted after more than 500 days at large on Kangaroo Island

Valerie, the miniature dachshund missing for more than 500 days on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, has been filmed sniffing around a trap this week.

The Conversation

When dogs return to nature – just how domesticated are our pooches really?

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 Independent UK

New hope in search for miniature dachshund lost on Kangaroo Island for 500 days

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

The Guardian - AU

Net closes in on Valerie with new footage of dachshund after more than 500 days at large on Kangaroo Island

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

PetsRadar

Miniature dachshund spotted alive after 500 days missing on Australian island

Despite being seen by locals, Valerie is still evading capture

Pedestrian.tv

A Mini Dachshund Named Valerie Has Survived 500 Days Alone On Kangaroo Island

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

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