Often ignored due to their age, these golden oldies can nonetheless make great companions.
Here are seven dogs aged eight years and older in search of new houses throughout Norfolk.
1. Mischa
Where: Dogs Trust Snetterton
Mischa is in search of a peaceful home to get pleasure from her retirement (Image: Dogs Trust Snetterton)At the grand age of 14, husky-cross Mischa is in search of a peaceful home the place she will be able to get pleasure from her retirement.
She is a pleasant canine who enjoys snuggling up along with her favorite individuals.
Due to her age, she has arthritis so solely wants a mild stroll and a backyard to potter round in and has to take common ache reduction.
Mishca can reside with older youngsters, and will doubtlessly reside with a cat too, however would ideally prefer to be the one canine in the home.
2. Sirius
Where: Safe Rescue For Dogs
Sirius started life in Romania (Image: Safe Rescue For Dogs)Sirius is a contented, medium-sized crossbreed who began life in Romania.
Believed to be round 10 years old, workers describe him as a “chatty” canine who communicates with workers in a “comical and cute” manner.
He walks effectively on a lead and enjoys going for walks.
Ideally, he could be the one pet within the home and can want a household with out youngsters.
3. Joey
Where: West Norfolk RSPCA
Joey is a 12-year-old Yorkshire Terrier (Image: West Norfolk RSPCA)
Tiny 12-year-old Yorkie Joey remains to be lively and described as “glad” and “pleasant”.
His favorite actions embrace going buying, going for walks and pottering across the backyard.
He will want somebody to be with him all day and could be an awesome companion or household canine.
There is a chance of him dwelling with different cats and dogs and he can reside with respectful youngsters aged eight plus.
4. Sausage
Where: Dogs Trust Snetterton
Sausage loves chasing after tennis balls (Image: Dogs Trust Snetterton)Nine-year-old Sausage is described as “sweet-natured” and a “particular boy” who is way liked by everybody at Snetterton Dogs Trust.
A labrador-spaniel cross, his favorite hobbies embrace chasing tennis balls, exhibiting off his expertise for treats, and snuggling on the couch.
Sausage is in search of an adult-only home the place he’s the one pet and received’t be left for lengthy durations.
He must be saved on a lead and as a consequence of previous experiences wears a muzzle.
5. Karina
Where: Safe Rescue For Dogs
Karina mixes effectively with different dogs (Image: Safe Rescue For Dogs)Believed to be aged between eight and 9 years old, Karina is a medium to large-sized crossbreed from Romania.
Staff describe her as a “stunning, pleasant lady who likes to be round individuals”.
She mixes effectively with the opposite dogs in her foster home and will reside with different dogs.
Due to many years in a shelter, Karina is studying to walk on a lead however enjoys being out and exploring.
6. Murphy
Where: West Norfolk RSPCA
Murphy would swimsuit an outdoorsy household (Image: RSPCA West Norfolk)
Murphy is a 10-year-old cocker spaniel who would swimsuit an lively, outdoorsy household who can take him on plenty of enjoyable walks.
Described as a “pleasant, affectionate boy” who loves cuddles, he would want some lead and home coaching, in addition to a safe backyard.
Murphy can’t reside with cats however can reside with older youngsters and different dogs after profitable meets.
7. Rona
Where: Safe Rescue For Dogs
Rona is a Mioritic Shepherd cross (Image: Safe Rescue For Dogs)Rona is a 10-year-old mioritic shepherd cross.
She was adopted from Safe Rescue For Dogs eight years in the past and had been very glad and settled however was returned lately as a consequence of her proprietor turning into in poor health.
Described as “devoted” and “loyal”, she was nice with visiting grandchildren in her earlier home.
Rona is well-behaved on walks and good on the lead.
