The Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Shoreham is home to numerous dogs aged eight and older and for Grandparents Day at the moment it’s shining a light-weight on its “attractive golden oldies”.
Since June this yr, almost 40 per cent of individuals eager to undertake a canine of a particular age from Dogs Trust have been in search of a four-legged buddy beneath six months, in comparison with simply ten per cent in search of a canine aged eight and over.
Adel Burnett, centre supervisor at Dogs Trust Shoreham, stated: “Sometimes older dogs could be neglected in favour of younger pups however they deserve simply as a lot consideration and care from new homeowners as their younger counterparts.
“There are numerous advantages of rehoming an old age pooch (OAP). Often older dogs don’t want fairly as a lot train and though they could be a little much less energetic, senior canines could be simply as enjoyable and playful.
“Older dogs usually tend to be absolutely house-trained and, as they’re older and wiser, they often know different coaching fundamentals too however you may actually nonetheless educate an older canine new tips.
“They can also make the perfect napping partner and enjoy a good snooze and a snuggle.”
“Golden oldies” at the moment patiently ready to seek out households to spend their twilight years with embody 12-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Chance.
Staff on the centre say Chance is a “candy older gentleman” with a loving nature, in search of a quiet and peaceable home.
Chance does nonetheless take pleasure in his walks however can solely handle shorter potters just a few occasions a day so a backyard of his personal is important for normal out of doors rest.
Climbing up steps can typically be a problem for him so the less stairs in his new home, the higher.
Chance can stay with kids of secondary college age and he’ll make for an affectionate companion who’ll take pleasure in snuggling up subsequent to you on the couch, whereas absorbing all of your consideration.
Other “golden oldies” in search of their eternally home embody:
Lenny – nine-year-old German shepherd crossbreed
Tex – a nine-year-old border collie crossbreed
This is Tex (Image: Dogs Trust Shoreham)
Woody – nine-year-old miniature poodle crossbreed
Nine-year-old Woody is in search of his eternally home (Image: Dogs Trust Shoreham)
Lemmy – eight-year-old crossbreed
Charlie – nine-year-old Jack Russell terrier crossbreed
Charlie is looking for a eternally home (Image: Dogs Trust Shoreham)
