The 8-pound dog went missing on the rugged Kangaroo Island in Australia in November 2023 while on vacation with her owners. After a 529-day search, the pup is finally safe and back in human care.

“After weeks of tireless efforts by Kangala Wildlife Rescue volunteers and partner organizations, Valerie has been safely rescued and is fit and well. We are absolutely thrilled and deeply relieved that Valerie is finally safe and able to begin her transition back to her loving parents, Josh and Georgia.”

You can read more HERE.

  • thisbenzingring@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    17·
    2 days ago

    why?

    dogs have a strong digestive system aside from the stuff humans introduce to it. all domesticated animals can survive when released… just keep that in mind

    • angrystego@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      2 days ago

      That depends on the way they’re used to live, on the place you release them to, and the time of the year. Animals that are not used to living outside can have problems in sudden freezing temperatures, also the plave must have enough food sources, which is not always necessarily the case, especially when there’s a lot of competition already. Indoor cats can famously have problems surviving in the wild.