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Since June this 12 months, almost 40 per cent of individuals desirous to undertake a canine of a particular age from Dogs Trust have been searching for a four-legged pal below six months, in comparison with simply 10 per cent searching for a canine aged eight and over.
But the Dogs Trust Ballymena workforce is hoping that these golden oldies will buck the development and show each canine actually does have its day.
Conor O’Kane, supervisor at Dogs Trust Ballymena Rehoming Centre, mentioned: “Sometimes older dogs can be overlooked in favour of younger pups, but they deserve just as much attention and care from new owners as their younger counterparts.
“There are lots of benefits of rehoming an Old Age Pooch. Often older dogs don’t need quite as much exercise and although they can be a little less energetic, senior canines can be just as fun and playful.
“Older dogs are more likely to be fully house-trained and, as they are older and wiser, they usually know other training basics too, but you can certainly still teach an older dog new tricks.
“They can also make the perfect napping partner and enjoy a good snooze and a snuggle.”
Eleven-year-old terrier cross Max is a golden oldie ready to discover a household to spend his twilight years with.
Max is an excellent boy who may be very affectionate and particularly loves again scratches. His favorite pastime is enjoying fetch with a tennis ball so for those who play with him, you’ll immediately make a brand new pal.
He is searching for a quiet home, with a safe out of doors backyard the place he can play. In his earlier home he lived as the one canine so that’s the popular possibility for his new abode.
Conor O’Kane added: “Grandparents Day gives us the chance to put our golden oldies in the spotlight and we’re hoping this weekend sees Max’s special someone fall in love with him and realise he is their forever four-legged friend.”
