She survived more than a year in the Australian wilderness. But reuniting her with her owners will take a little more time.

After 529 days on the run, Valerie the dachshund is safe and sound. The eight-pound sausage dog recently made headlines around the world for surviving on a rugged Australian island for more than a year.

Lost dogs rarely capture international attention, but the world has watched and waited for updates on the search for Valerie, a miniature dachshund missing in the Australian wilderness. Then on Friday night,