Dogs Trust Bridgend is hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (3rd October) will prove every dog really does have its day, by finding a forever home for their elderly pooches.
The team is searching for homes for eight very special Old Age Pooches (OAPs) who have a combined age of 92. They are all currently enjoying their home comforts with canine carers at the rehoming centre, but are hoping as the nation celebrates National Grandparents Day, they will capture the hearts of new owners.
So far this year, almost 46% of people looking to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under six months, compared to 6% looking for a dog aged 8 and over,* but the Bridgend team are confident that this adorable devoted duo will catch the eye of their very own special someone soon.
Angela Wetherall, Rehoming Centre Manager, Wales, said:
“It’s especially sad when older dogs come to us but our golden oldies really deserve to find their special someone.
“Sometimes older dogs spend more time with us than younger dogs but there are so many advantages to having an older dog. They often need less exercise but are just as much fun, they’re used to living in a home and their personality is already shaped so new owners can really understand and appreciate the dog that they are welcoming into their family.”
The oldest amongst them is 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Cindy, who is looking for a retirement home with her 13-year-old friend, Patch. They complement each other perfectly; Cindy is an independent lady and likes to do her own thing, whereas Patch is a cheeky chappy and loves to lap up the attention. They’re looking for a fairly quiet home, with a nice garden for them to potter around in. They’d need a home without other dogs but could live with children aged 13 and above. Patch and Cindy both have some medical needs so their adopters will need to be prepared to take on a dog who requires medication for the rest of their lives. Because of this, their new family will need to live within an hour of the centre as they will need to regularly visit the rehoming centre’s vet team.
The other OAPs looking for homes are: Coby (11), Abbie (12), Chief (11), Frankie (10), Harry (9) and Henry (12).
