Success Stories

At just over a year old, Cosi is a sensitive and playful little boy who unfortunately needed to be found a new home through no fault of his own. Cosi is now living with a female dachshund who was very happy with his arrival. Cosi has fitted into his new home life as though he's been there all his life.

Moe is now living a very peaceful life. He came to DRA a very anxious boy. Living in an apartment with an antagonistic neighbour. Made life miserable for everyone, most of all Moe. He has now been adopted by a dachshund loving lady, with loads of time and patience for Moe. He loves his new backyard and learning doggy manners out walking. We can't thank these new adopters enough for providing loving enriching homes.

Sully was lucky enough to be adopted into just about every dogs dream home. He is living the rural lifestyle and now has a sister called Biscuit with whom he spends his days with. Biscuit and Sully cause absolute mayhem racing around the house and like to think that the kitchen island bench is part of their racetrack. These two love to chill after their big play sessions, and Sully is equally content snuggling up his Mums dressing gown for a little nap. Sully has been described as just adorable and clever by his new owners...we are so glad he is bringing them such joy!

Lola is a very happy girl after being placed in a home where she is the one and only pet. Being the recipient of plenty of affection, cuddles and playtime she is in her element. Lola enjoys being able to wander outside to enjoy the sunshine through her doggie door and she also likes to be on the sofa to look out the window. Enjoy your new life Princess Lola!

Dear Toula, has finally found the home she deserves. This sweet girl had been bred then sold and sadly bred again.The priority was to get Toula speyed to start her new life. DRA was very fortunate with her new owners Caroline and Mark that welcomed Toula with open arms. It's been a long road to get Toula to feel safe and at ease. Her brother Mr. Darcy has helped her feel at home. We hope this sweet girl can now feel the love of a quiet home. The team at DRA are very grateful to owners that welcome these dachshunds into there homes. Toula has a lovely backyard and lives in a idyllic spot near the beach.

Milo wasn't happy having a busy toddler to share his owners company. Milo didn't think much of the mobile child. He would much rather be around 4 paws not 2. Milo has now gone to a home with an older dachshund brother for company. His owners are elated to see Milo a happy boy rehomed. He plays zoomies chasing his new best mate. A much more relaxed dachshund without toddlers to worry him. Thankyou to his new owners that have provided the enrichment he needed.

Ollie and Bella's owner was relocating and he came to DRA to help place them in a loving home. These dachshunds had lived a pampered life and were well cared for. A perfect match came in for them and we thanked Kirsi for driving from Melbourne to Canberra to meet them. A safe road trip home after resting up and getting to know each other went well.They have taken exceptionally well to there new home and there previous owner is grateful Ollie and Bella have found there forever home.

What a change these two little munchkins have had! We struggled to find the 'right' home for these two little golden oldies. We knew it had to be with a person that has a soft spot for the seniors....and their little miracle occurred when Lisa and her family put up their hands. These two are now enjoying living inside the house and being included in the family activities. They have the freedom to come and go in and out through the doggie door, and have their choice of laps to snuggle up on when feeling a bit smoochy. Penny loves rolling around out on the grass and chasing away the magpies from the bird bath.....whilst Henry is just a little darling that they have all fallen in love with.

Clair has had two false starts in life. But she has found her forever home. Nerida and her husband tell me that anyone would think that she has been with them forever. Her grandkids visit often and they get along like a house on fire. Now the grandkids skype all the time... Nerida is pretty sure its not for them.. haha No problems settling in and now a much loved member of their family.