Success Stories

Peach and Snickers found themselves in need of a forever home when their owner was unable to care for them. DRA had snickers desexed, the search was on for a suitable home. This bonded duo have had some ongoing anxiety, not making it an easy task for their new owner Ryan. Dee from Pawsome Dog training has been to see the vocal pair to help reinforce a good long term training schedule for them. We are very appreciative of new adopters that put in the effort when a dog is taking time to settle in. We do think the pair had a fairly sheltered life before they were surrendered. Now getting them used to the day to day challenges of being inside a home. Learning new manners.

At ten years old it was no fault of Poppy's that she found herself needing to be adopted. She has taken the move in her stride though and has settled in remarkably well. Poppy has two new furry siblings being another dachshund and labrador whom she likes to boss around. Poppy's new human sister has kindly jotted down the following which highlight Poppy's new life. Poppy likes to help clean the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. She snuggles up to me in bed and gives me kisses. She loves her walks and going to the beach. She loves to chase other dogs' balls at the beach. She sits and cuddles me under the blanket with me all the time. She is an excellent nurse when I'm upset Poppy likes to see the other dogs when they wake up and go outside with them. The residents that she visits in the nursing home love her. Poppy is thriving in her new life. Thank you to her new family for welcoming her into her new home. We wish you all the very best 🙂

When we were contacted by Olives owners, our hearts went out to them and we knew we had to find a special home for Olive. Olive had developed severe allergies in the house that they are living, and her owners had exhausted all avenues trying to treat and maintain Olives skin. They felt that they had no other option but to see if a different environment would be Olives saving grace. Once we profiled Olive, a lovely couple stepped up and said they would be willing to keep treating Olive in the hope that their house would not have the same allergies....it was a gamble and it paid off! Olives skin has improved immensely, and she is now being able to spend her days inside cuddling up with her new owners on the couch. She loves waking up in he morning and in Olives sweet way she demands a morning belly rub. She has a very cute howl when emergency sirens go past! They are including her on regular outings to their place of work at a nursing home, and she is a favourite with some of the residents gently receiving pats and treats. Once again, thank you to all of our amazing adopters, you have changed these dogs lives and we are forever grateful for you choosing a rescue dachshund.

Ollie has been adopted by a couple who updated us with a message that said 'We cant even imagine life without Ollie now'. And to us at DRA we LOVE it when we hear those words said. Ollie is included in daily activities including going on a recent camping expedition. He goes on family outings to the beach and has even had a visit to the doggie groomer which was rewarded with a doggie icecream which he just goes nuts for. He loves going to markets and takes all the pats in his stride....but most of all he loves snuggling up with his new owner Michelle on the couch!

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Age was never a barrier for 14-year-old Bean to be adopted. His new owner was looking for a companion for her 13-year-old yorkie (her dachshund partner died 6 months ago). They cannot believe their luck that Bean is now their newest family member. He has obviously had a wonderful life until now but sadly could no longer live with his previous family due to changed circumstances. That's where they stepped in. Bean has so much energy and love and fluffiness. He is deaf and blind in one eye. He is loyal and sweet. He is perfect! I can't thank Bean's previous owners enough for entrusting him into our care, they obviously loved him thoroughly. Now, so do we.

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Willow & Cash, both are doing great & settling in well Willow & Cash love to play together every day & Cash does zoomies everyday around the house out to the yard around the yard & back in the house. they have lots & lots of toys Cash favorites atm is buzz & a cow Willow still loves the squeaky ones & anything that you join in with, we also play ball every other day Willow can't contain her excitement & would play for hours day & night if you would let her Cash plays to They all dislike the cold and rain ball is the only exception to this otherwise. They can be stubborn when going out when it's wet & cold not that we can blame them thankfully the weather has been getting nicer, Cash Willow & Rupid all have their very own specialty made for dachshund coats for the cooler weather which helps. Cash is a very happy cheeky boy he loves to get Willow to run after him steel her toy just to get her to run after him this only works some of the time, but he keeps trying. Cash is also a big sweetheart he loves snuggles & is always checking on his big brother Rupid and at nighttime Cash won't settle into bed until his checked his big brother is tucked up in bed. we have lots of all together cuddles every day. Cash's manners behavior & trust is improved dramatically we are still teaching him he seems to think the bin is fair game we still haven't been able to cut his nails but he now let's us touch his feet & even play with them we do this every day & have had great success just not at the nail cutting stage yet but we are hopeful that in time we will get there we have come a long way from when we first got him we couldn't even touch his feet at all everything is going great he brings a smile to our faces & hearts every day we were already blessed to have Willow come into our lives but now we are even more blessed & Willow loves having a play buddy & although Rupid can't match their energy he is a happy boy with a bounce in his step & even a playful bark at times. Cash is still a little lean but healthy as he is so full of energy & was so under wight & strangled eating it has been a process to get him to put on weight, but he is doing so well it's hard to believe he is the same dog he has come such a long way it brings a such a smile to us & is so heartwarming to see how happy he is he eats well now & in true dashie form food is life & meal time is the high light & most anticipated event of the day he is still a little fussy & unsure with some of his treat but that's ok we know his favorite pretty much everything is Willow favorite lol Rupid to Cash had his operation this week & was a very brave boy the vets & staff said he done very well & was very social at the vets & won some hearts in the process. Cash has been recovering well at home he was a little sleepy & even more snuggly if that even possible when he came home but seems to be doing well, he has meds & still has stitches that will have to be taken out we have been keeping a close eye on him he seems to be leaving them alone & hasn't had to wear a cone

Hazel has now been called Penny. Her new owners fell in love with her from the very start. They have provided the following story about her . "We are so grateful to have adopted Hazel into our family, since Hazel has entered our family she has brought a spark within our daily life. Hazel gets along with her big brother Woody 11 years old whom we were also so lucky to have adopted from DRA 7 years ago. She has already put her mark on our daily routines it’s all go go go with hazel from helping with housework, outdoor projects, helping prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner is a specialty and keeping all the animals cows, chooks and horse on the farm in line with Woody she is the boss. Woody adores her and has taken her under his wing even though he occasionally rolls his eyes at her antics at times. DRA were and have been absolutely wonderful right through the adoption process with special thank you to Di whom was just so wonderful with the way she handled Hazel's adoption process. Hazel has her forever family and home which we are so privileged."