Success Stories

From the moment I saw Millie’s photo on the Dashund Australia Rescue page. I knew that she was going to be a perfect fit for our family. I was so excited when I got the call asking if we were interested in having a meet and greet with her. we knew she had some challenges but from the moment our other puppy met her I could tell they were gonna be great friends. And they are. They love exploring the acreage and going on daily walks together. We love Lilah it’s as though she has always been apart of our family.

Taco is a beautiful dachshund with a lovely personality. With changes in the family circumstances Taco was not being given the attention that he desperately craved. Taco is now a very happy little boy who has a new dachshund sister to keep him company on the odd occasion that they find themselves home alone. Although Taco is a shy boy who hides behind his owners when first meeting people and other dogs, he has made a few friends with the other local dachshunds. Taco is starting to flourish in his new home and enjoys spending time with his family and new dachshund friends at the local beach.

Princess Layla, aka Lay Lay, has made herself right at home with her new owners. She loves her daily walks, couch cuddles and exploring her new yard. Home cooked chicken and pumpkin for breakfast is how she prefers to start her day. From treats to tummy rubs and beach walks, Princess Layla is one happy little girl who is adored by her new mum and dad. A huge thank you to DRA for all of your support. You made Layla’s transition so easy. Your regular checking in was much appreciated and helped us during the settling in period. We would highly recommend DRA to anyone wanting to adopt a pooch in need. Everyone here at DRA are thrilled for this union. thank you so very much

Little Orphan Annie was sadly found as a stray, abandoned on the side of the road. Understandably she wasn't coping in the shelter but luckily that is all behind her now. Annie and her new mum loved each other from the moment they met. On arrival at her new home, Annie met her new family which includes a dachshund called Tilly. Annie and Tilly bonded immediately. The girls play non stop, running around the house, garden and Tilly has been teaching Annie how to play fetch. Surprisingly, they also have the energy to go on two walks daily. Annie likes going on adventures and recently enjoyed a trip to her local Bunnings 🙂 Annie is always ready for cuddles and luckily she is now getting lots of them! Thank you to all who were involved with Annie's rehoming.

Bert and Greta are our senior sweeties that have gone to spend their retirement in the country. Life has had a complete change for them. Every day they go for a walk to patrol the borders and sus out all the country smells and sights that they havent been exposed to before. They still arent quite sure what to make of those bouncing kangaroos though! We are so happy that Bert and Greta have been able to stay together, and we cant thank their new owners enough for stepping up and opening their hearts and home to this gorgeous pair.

Travis is a gorgeous little boy who is playful, energetic and very loving. Luckily for Travis, he is well suited to his new forever home and his adoptive family fell in love with him from the moment they met him. In the short time that he has been in his new home, the daily routine is now well and truly revolved around Travis. He brings a lot of happiness into the home and life before his arrival is a distant memory. He travels in the mornings to help with the school drop off and cries when the kids get out of the car but luckily mum is with him during the day providing lots of cuddles. After dinner is Travis' favourite time of the day when the whole family take him to the beach for some family fun time playing in the sand.

Winston has a wife! Winston did not know that was missing from his life was his new wife Minnie. Minnie joined our family a few weeks ago and has brought our family and her new husband so much joy. Minnie loves nothing more than giving kisses to anyone in the house that will accept them and has managed to dust off all the toys that Winston has stopped playing with and keeps Winston on his toes by stealing them when he isn’t looking. The dynamics between the new couple are beautiful and after some initial kisses when they met, they now have settled into married life by spooning on the couch, or the chair or in a bed. Minnie is the perfect addition to our family and we love her to bits. Thank you DRA for helping us add to our family and Winston says thanks for the wife ☺️Such a beautiful family we are all overjoyed for you all.

Moto was living up in Far North Queensland and sadly we had trouble finding a suitable home for him up there. We decided to fly him down to an adopter who was looking for a beautiful well natured dachshund as a companion for their female dachshund. Moto took the flight in his calm, confident manner and hasnt looked back since being picked up from the airport. His new owner sent us the following update. "Moto bounded into our life 2 weeks ago and we can imagine life without him! We have never had a rescue before, and wanted a friend for our older dachie Ruby. They are getting along so well as they both share a love of cuddles, toys and naps! Moto is the sweetest boy with big seal eyes and a wiggle-butt. Thank you Dachshund Rescue Australia - we love him!

Poor Frankie (was Winston) has a sad tale to tell, he was found lost and wondering all alone and his owners never came forward to pick him up. He was extremely fearful of men and we were fortunate enough that a lovely lady stepped forward who had not long lost her previous dog who lived to be 17yrs old. She is committed to working on his reactivity and increasing his socialisation with nice long walks around the suburbs of Canberra and he also loves playing with his soccer ball in the back yard. Jenelle says that he is really a big sook and takes himself to bed each night with his toy bunny. Frankie has now been given another chance to start to trust humans again, and work on his fears whilst being in a loving home. Thanks Jenelle for choosing to adopt a rescue dachshund!