Success Stories

Banjo has become a very chilled out country boy now that he doesn't have the stress of living in a busy suburb with too many people and dogs. His new sister Missy (also a DRA rescue) couldn't be more delighted with his arrival and has welcomed him from day one. Banjo wasn't able to resist Missy's playful nature and together these two gorgeous dachshunds spend their days picking out different toys from their toy box and playing in the garden. Not one to be left out, Banjo also gets to sleep in the big bed. Banjo and Missy like to sit on either side of their mum which gives her the perfect excuse not to get up to make the tea!

Patty and Selma’s new owner describes the girls as “perfect dachshunds for our family”. Right from the start two year old Buddy was delighted with his new canine companions. Whenever the girls were out of sight, he whimpered and searched for them. Since then the three have been inseparable. They walk together shoulder to shoulder, play amiably, and sleep in a muddle of entwined dachshund bodies. The human member o the family are equally bonded with Selma and Patty. They adore their delightful personalities, loving natures and cheeky ways. There are many happy days ahead and the girls are looking forward to their next caravanning adventure.

Lovely Morty has been adopted by a caring lady who understands anxiety in dogs and has made it her mission to gradually expose and try to desensitise Morty to some of situations that were causing him a great deal of stress. Morty just loves his new house and has mastered the doggie door, and now spends his days lazing in the sun and playing with his new big sister Tess.

Scooby Doo came into care as a confused little boy who so desperately wanted to fit in to a home of his own. He was in foster care for a couple of months and just amazed his carers with how quickly he learnt to do his business outside and sleep throughout the night in his own crate. He is now in his forever home, and we are so chuffed as to how happy he is, and how happy he has made his new owners. He has somebody home nearly all the time and he has an older sister that he just loves to play with...not to mention the floor cuddles/plays he has with his new owner every day!

Let me tell you a story on my BEST Mother’s Day ever!! Our family have always loved puppy sitting other dachshunds, however I had never really thought about ‘rescuing or rehoming’ a puppy, mainly because I never really knew how it works. One morning I thought, why not- lets just do it, and wow, am I glad I did! I will be forever grateful to Jo from WA and Dachshund Rescue Australia for literally gifting us this perfect little boy! We met Eddie (formally Zip) on a meet and greet on Mother’s Day morning, we bought him home for a trial and totally fell in love, he has melted our hearts and settled in really well! Eddie now has a big sister called Frankie-Mae and a hooman sister called Lexi. Both girls are absolutely besotted with him! He's literally the perfect new addition to our family and we couldn't imagine life without him already! He's our dream boy and as you can see, Frankie’s bestie already! Thank you so much Jo, to be given this opportunity to rehome this boy has truly complete our little fam and we'll be forever grateful to you and to Dachshund Rescue Australia!! ???? Feel free to follow these two ratbags on Instagram! @Frankie_And_Eddie Loads of love, Kristy, Jason, Lexi, Frankie & Eddie

Walla (the artist formerly known as Pop) is the newest member of the Schubert family, thanks to DRA. He is an active, inquisitive, intelligent and family-friendly pup, who has settled seamlessly into our household. Walla bonded instantly with his new human family and dachshund sister (Jetta 10 year old female). Walla has helped the entire family heal from the sadness of losing our much loved 11 year old dachshund Ryder. Jetta has found a new lease on life and is relishing having Walla as a new companion to play and snuggle with. She is also thriving having been finally given the opportunity to be top dog of the house as she shows the new pup how things run around the house and local parks. We feel blessed to have Walla join our family and would like to express our gratitude to Dachshund Rescue Australia and Jo Tetlow in particular for the opportunity to welcome him into our home.

Adorable Toby has found the perfect home and family. This dear little puppy needed companionship across the day, an abundance of love and a young dachshund with whom to play. Fortunately just the right family stepped forward and Toby could not wish for more. He has loving, breed experienced parents and a dachshund sister, Tea, who loves a rumble and an energetic game of chasey. Mama Annie is home most days and ‘Nanny’ enthusiastically offers daycare to the the inseparable scallywags. Needless to say, Annie and Ashley are over the moon with the new addition to the family while Tea could not be more delighted with her baby brother. Congratulations to all!

Frankie has landed on all four paws in his new home. He settled in from day one and made himself at home. Having another dachshund made the transition easier. Owners with lots of time to provide walks and snuggles on the couch. Frankie has a lovely temperament he was a credit to his former owners.

Four year old Ruby wasn't coping with all the comings and goings of a busy household placing her on high alert. She is now in a quiet country home where her new owners are with her most of the day. Ruby likes to keep her owners within sight and follows them around the house and in the garden. Weekends are usually spent at the local markets whereby she is happy to socialise meeting other dogs and people. Breakfast at the local cafe is another favourite activity of Ruby's where she can enjoy dog and people watching.