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.

The miniature dachshund who fled from her owners on Australia's Kangaroo Island has been rescued after 549 days in the wild.

After more than 500 days missing on Australia’s Kangaroo Island, a miniature dachshund named Valerie has been found safe and sound using a remote trap. Valerie’s owners, who are set to be reunited with their dog,