An elderly 12.5 year-old rescue dog is hoping age really is just a number as she embarks on a search for a new furever home in the West Midlands.
Daisy, an affectionate Staffordshire/English bull terrier cross, loves nothing more than “showering people with kisses” and rolling around like a dog half her age.
But staff at the RSPCA’s Hillfield Animal Home in Stretton, Staffordshire, say she’s struggling with life in a kennel environment since being signed over for rehoming at the beginning of April due to her previous owner’s ill health.
Despite her advancing years, Daisy – who will be 13 in September – is in good health and continues to be full of beans, enjoying a good walk before snuggling up in her bed for a snooze.
Cyan Hulland, administrator at Hillfield Animal Home, said: “Daisy was loved and adored for a long time but her owner’s health issues had unfortunately left her in a position where she felt unable to care for her anymore.
“We really want to get beautiful Daisy out of a kennel environment as soon as possible as she’s finding it really difficult and it’s very sad seeing a senior dog spending this point of their life in a rescue centre.
“She’s just the sweetest character who lights up around people – all she wants to do is shower you with kisses and cuddles! Apart from a dental check-up when she arrived, she’s in remarkably good health; she’s definitely young at heart and doesn’t act like a dog who will be 13 in a few months time.
“Because she’s finding it tough in her kennel, she’s been spending some time helping us out behind reception where she rolls around the floor like a puppy. She’s such an affectionate dog, and has clearly been very loved, and we know she will make a fantastic and rewarding companion for whoever welcomes her into their life.”
Daisy is looking for a home as the only pet where she isn’t going to be left on her own for more than a few hours at a time. Any children in the household will need to respect the fact that she’s an older lady and will need to be given time and space to relax and sleep. To find out more about how to adopt her visit the centre’s website or call 01283 569165 (option 2).
Hillfield Animal Home is run by the RSPCA’s Burton upon Trent and District branch, which is a separate registered charity to the national RSPCA and responsible for raising its own funds. It costs between £5,000 and £6,000 a week to keep the centre running, which includes paying for veterinary bills and food for all the animals that need care.
The purpose-built kennels and cattery in Hillfield Lane were opened in 1989 and serve a wide area including Ashby, Measham, Netherseal, Packington, Swadlincote, Melbourne, Ticknall, Winshill, Uttoxeter, Stapenhill, Tamworth, Lichfield, Rugeley and all the villages in between.
In 2021 nearly 350 animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, found loving new homes. Over 100 animals – some of whom have been abandoned or suffered neglect – have already been taken in so far this year.
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