This chapter follows the incredible story of Valerie, a Dachshund who spent over 500 days lost in the Australian wilderness after escaping during a camping trip. The emotional reunion with her owners after a year-long search, involving volunteers and a clever trapping strategy using her owner's shirt, is recounted in detail. The chapter highlights the resilience of dogs and the enduring bond between pets and their humans.
Valerie, a Dachshund, escaped during a camping trip and was lost for over 500 days.
A year-long search involving volunteers and a clever trapping strategy using her owner's shirt led to her rescue.
The emotional reunion highlighted the resilience of dogs and the enduring bond between pets and their owners.
A tiny dog famous for her big adventure reunites with her overjoyed owners, after 529 days in the wild. Also: the escaped Tennessee Zebra; why a man risked his life to save 41 others; and a footballing first for Senegal.