Colleen O'Neill's life has been a journey defined by love and resilience, thanks in no small part to her devoted family of Dachshunds. It all started in 2004, when she and her family decided to add a FURbaby to their home. After researching breeds, the decision...
Jessica McGourty is a seasoned devotee of the Dachshund breed, having been a loving dachshund mum for over two decades. Her affair with these four-legged companions began with her first girl, Roxy, who lit the flame for an abiding passion focused especially on female Dachshunds. As a testament to her...
Having recently stepped into the chapter of full-time retirement after over 40 years of work, Tony Brecht is leveraging his newfound time to deepen his commitment to Devoted 2 Dachshund Rescue (D2DR) as the Treasurer. Tony's connection to Dachshunds goes back to his childhood, but it was in...
Balancing her role as a Risk Manager by day and a devoted Dachshund caretaker around the clock, Amy Innes brings a unique perspective to the Devoted 2 Dachshund Rescue (D2DR) community. Although she was exposed to her Grandma's Dachshund breeding efforts as a child, Amy's journey...
Renee Meadows' lifelong love affair with Dachshunds began at the tender age of four when her father introduced her to a charismatic black and tan standard puppy named Noddy. While the memory of Noddy remained cherished, it took another forty years before Renee could welcome another Dachshund into her...
As a registered nurse, Kate Freeman is no stranger to caregiving, a trait she passionately extends to her love for Dachshunds. Her journey with these delightful dogs began 13 years ago, and it was love at first sight. Soon after, Kate welcomed Chloe, a radiant red smooth-coated Dachshund, into her...
Born into a family where Dachshunds were more than just pets—they were a way of life—Sandra Beevers has always shared her home with this lovable breed. Her first Dachshund, Elsa, arrived when she was five, but her real journey began with Klara at the age of 12. Over...
Nicole was introduced to D2DR through a dachshund community group where she met Ricky, the founder. Deeply moved by D2DR's noble mission to rescue and rehome dachshunds, she began contributing as a fundraiser and later became a committed foster carer and director....
Selina Meurant, a devoted single mother to her daughter Isabella, always dreamed of owning a 'sausage dog.' Her dream materialised in 2015 when Fudge, a Black and Tan pup, joined their family, swiftly followed by Snickers in 2016. Despite initially setting stringent household rules for Fudge, Selina found...