Dogs Trust Leeds is shining a spotlight on its OAPs (Old Age Pooches) in the hope that people with a dog-shaped hole in their lives will open their homes as well as their hearts to a gorgeous golden oldie.
Since June this year, almost 40% of people wanting to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under six months, compared to just 10% looking for a dog aged 8 and over. But the Dogs Trust Leeds team are hoping that these golden oldies will buck the trend and prove every dog really does have its day.
Emma Wakefield, Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Leeds said:
“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.”
Golden oldies currently patiently waiting to find families to spend their twilight years with include Jake the nine-year-old Lurcher.
Jake has been waiting to find his forever home for over four years now, making him the longest-term resident at the Leeds rehoming centre.
He has a dedicated team of handlers who go above and beyond their daily duties to provide Jake with all the love and attention he deserves. To illustrate their commitment, one of Jake’s best friends, Canine Carer and Media Coordinator Kevin Johnson, takes him on long weekends to his parents’ home in the Yorkshire Dales.
Jake is hoping that his special someone is out there, someone with the right home environment and the passion to help him gradually settle into his new life. In the meantime, Jake will continue to receive the care and love he deserves, as well as enjoy many more holidays in Wensleydale.
If you feel that you can give Jake a forever home, please visit:
www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/lurcher/1133215
Other Old Age Pooches available for adoption at Dogs Trust Leeds include:
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Amy & Alfie are a pair of 15-year-old Pug Crosses
www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/pug/1267601
• Deefor, is an 11-year-old Boxer Cross
www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/boxer/3056038
• Domino is a 9-year-old Lurcher
www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/lurcher/1147941
• Buster, is a Patterdale Terrier
www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/terrier-patterdale/1257187
If you think you could help Dogs Trust Leeds show that age is just a number, please visit: www.dogstrust.org.uk/leeds
