The team at Dogs Trust Evesham is on the lookout for new homes for golden oldies in need of forever homes.
The average length of stay for a dog after arriving at Dogs Trust is just 47 days, but sadly older dogs often find themselves waiting longer to find their forever family and that is certainly true of eight-year-old Lurcher Cross, Lacey, who has been waiting three years and Crossbreed Lexi, also eight, who has been cared for by the team since last May after her owner sadly passed away.
At eleven, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Branston, is the oldest of the three in need of a new home and having arrived just last month, staff are hoping he won’t have too long to wait before he finds his special someone.
Chris Slight, Manager at Dogs Trust Evesham, says: “People are often drawn to younger dogs but there are advantages to welcoming an older dog into your life. For example, they are used to living in a home, usually know basic commands and are more than ready to settle straight back into enjoying their home comforts. Plus they don’t need house training like a young puppy!
“They also tend not to need as much exercise but of course still enjoy walks so if a few shorter walks rather than a hike are for you, an older dog could be your perfect match.
“Last but not least, their personalities are formed so what you see is what you get!”
When it comes to finding their perfect forever families, Lexi and Lacey are both friendly, playful dogs who love to be around people and can live with children of secondary school age. They would like to be the only pets in their forever homes, and both would benefit from being walked in quieter areas where they won’t come across too many four-legged friends.
The team say Branston is a very sweet boy who loves his food and toys and is looking for a quiet home where he can have his own chill-out space. He enjoys a trip in the car so is always up for a mini adventure before settling down for a long snooze.
Chris adds: “Lexi and Lacey have enjoyed time in foster homes whilst they have been with us and they proved to be the perfect houseguests and Branston is currently loving life with a foster carer, enjoying all his home comforts.
“Previous adopters of older dogs tell us that knowing they have given a senior dog a peaceful and loving home after they have had to leave behind everything they’ve ever known, is a heart-warming feeling which can’t be matched. We are confident Lexi, Lacey and Branston will settle in with their new families really quickly, we just hope they’re not waiting too much longer.”
If you think you could offer a home to an older dog, or any of the residents at Dogs Trust Evesham, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming.
