Success Stories

Jake's life has been transformed. We put an urgent call out to get Jake collected from a rural pound. The stars aligned and sent us Emma who was on a mission to rehabilitate Jake. A mercy dash to collect him, he was riddled with fleas, which he kindly shared with Emma. A lovely bath to soothe his troubled skin. To see this young boy now, is remarkable. He looks so happy and healthy. Amazing what a loving home with good food and enrichment will do to a dog's soul. Jake has some new playmates the resident dachshunds have shared and let Jake join their pack. He is besotted with hubby, thank heavens for a mutual love affair. Jake's foster family are definitely foster fails, this dear young boy has found his forever home.

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Young Tobes (Now Toby) was surrendered to DRA after being contacted by the RSPCA. He was found as a stray and unfortunately had to spend several weeks in the shelter to allow his previous owners to come forward. Which did not happen. Toby was certainly ready to start his new life when collected by his adoptive dad, insisting on sitting on his lap on the drive home. On arrival Toby met his new mum and the three kids in the family. Toby is a friendly, happy and playful dachshund and has not looked back. Toby's favourite time of the day is 2.30pm (which he somehow automatically knows) when he walks to the school to bring the kids home for afternoon play. I just wanted to give an update on Tobes, Toby as we call him. We just love him! He is the perfect fit for us. Loves the kids, loves walking to school and has stopped barking at other kids. Absolutely loves car rides, so we take him everywhere we can. Sits on me all day, as I work from home. Is more confident now lay outside in the sun for periods of time by himself. We are currently at a friend's farm and he thinks he's a farm dog, getting round with the other dogs. Loves zooming about the fields. Although we have to keep him on the lead in the cow field to stop him chasing the calves. To his previous owner, you raised him well and must miss him dearly. Know that he is loved with us.

Charlotte managed to make her new family fall in love with her from the very first meet up. She took a couple of days to get used to being in a busier household which involves getting up up at 5.30am. Charlotte supervises the sports drop offs in the morning accompanying mum in the car and then heads home for her much needed nap before doing the afternoon pick up and activities. Charlotte is working hard towards being friendlier towards other dogs when out and about but is getting better every day. Charlotte is a happy and friendly little girl and enjoys being with the kids and their friends. Her new family can't believe she has only been with them a few days and that she's now become such a beautiful addition to the family.

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Ernie is one very lucky pooch. He was brought up with beautiful manners, all the foundations of a perfect little boy. Unfortunately Ernie didn't take to well to an extreme change of home life and found himself being rehomed. In coming, the most beautiful adoptive Mum Dianne. Dianne just recently lost her beloved husband. Ernie has filled her home with fun and all sort of shenanigans. He has settled in wonderfully and all those well mannered traits are again on show. If Dianne has guests over Ernie presents his ball for them to throw and him to fetch. It is customary to snuggle on the couch on his own blanket and at night he sleeps in his bed right next to Dianne's bed. She again feels safe in her home. Ernie is her personal alarm system. He truly is Master of the house. It was a privilege to be the re homer with this union. Dianne is grateful to D.R.A her house is noisy again.

Little Crumpet was adopted into a work from home family and we think all his wishes have come true! Crumpet was struggling being left alone previously, and he now has his buddy Beans for companionsip as well. Crumpets new owners have continued his long walks on the beach which he loves and his new owners have commented on how he has boundless energy and is keeping them fit too. Thank you to Crumpets new owners for choosing to adopt!

Poor Alfie came into DRA with some personality issues that deemed him to be a somewhat aggressive dachshund. We are pleased to say that we have now successfully adopted Alfie with full disclosure to a wonderful couple who were prepared to help Afie. Like most dogs, training needs to start from puppyhood and so going back to basics with a strong headed dachshund is not an easy task. We are forever thankful that Alfie is with experienced owners who have dedicated their time in helping him to be the best version of himself.

Dash has been adopted into a home that run a huge farm, and oh boy is he enjoying those wide open spaces! Dash now has the company of two older small dogs, which he is thoroughly enjoying being around. Thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue dachshund.