<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Valerie, the miniature dachshund that went missing on Kangaroo Island 529 days ago, has finally been found.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The sausage dog went missing from its owners Josh and Georgia on Kangaroo Island in 2023, and was caught in a trap last night by volunteers from Kangaroo Island Wildlife Rescue.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There had been </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/missing-sausage-dog-kangaroo-island-cctv-video/e20df58c-495b-4362-862a-a3d31af745d3" rel="" target="_blank" title="previous sightings of Valerie"><span>previous sightings of Valerie</span></a><span> in recent weeks, after thousands of hours of searching.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/reservoir-stabbing-melbourne-man-allegedly-stabbed-while-jogging/3bc8d25c-b00d-4562-a4f3-524337dfcd6b"><strong><span>Man allegedly ambushed and stabbed by stranger during morning jog</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>On April 15, Valerie was recorded on video entering a carefully prepared cage, filled with Valerie's toys and clothing from her owners.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Unfortunately, the cage's trap door couldn't be closed remotely, so the dog was able to walk out.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Last night, the rescue group posted the news to Facebook that Valerie had finally been secured.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/missing-sausage-dog-valerie-found-after-529-days/e955dddc-d13d-4d86-a798-27e027a5a8dc" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"After weeks of tireless efforts by Kangala Wildlife Rescue volunteers and partner organisations Valerie has been safely rescued and is fit and well," the group said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"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.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This rescue was a true testament to the dedication and perseverance of our team, the unwavering support of the community, and the power of collaboration. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There were many challenging moments over the past month, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part in bringing Valerie home."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The search for Valerie has garnered international attention, with her story featured in major newspapers and social media users commenting from New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the United States.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The Kangala team are currently taking a short pause to process this amazing result and gather ourselves after the intense rescue efforts," the group said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple App Store</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>.</span></em></strong></div></div>