Meet the D2DR Team
Mandy Fiveash's journey with Dachshunds began with an endearing visit from Milo, her daughter's lively Dachshund puppy, who embraced life with unparalleled zest. The addition of Lenny, another delightful Dachshund, to her daughter's family further cemented Mandy's affection for the breed. As...
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...
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...
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...
Angela Meehan, a committed member of the D2DR committee, has a lifelong affinity for dachshunds that began with her first fur-baby, Zak, who shared 15 and a half joy-filled years with her. While Angela has loved other breeds over the years, it's the dachshunds that have consistently captured...
Ricky Grierson, the impassioned founder of D2DR, is a dedicated dachshund lover and advocate residing in Brisbane. Happily married to John Grierson and blessed with a large family of four children and ten grandchildren, Ricky is also a devoted fur-mum to four dachshunds—each of whom has a heartwarming rescue...