Sad..

[sarahj]

I have been looking at adopting another dog recently and we have decided on an older dog.
I cam across this website, its so sad

Oldies Club

Why dont people want to take on older dogs?? I wish i had the money to take them all!

x

[Tookey]

Oh there's so many of them. I wish I could take a load too! Although I don't think an older dog would want to live with my crazy pup!

Originally Posted by sarahj

I have been looking at adopting another dog recently and we have decided on an older dog.
I cam across this website, its so sad

Oldies Club

Why dont people want to take on older dogs?? I wish i had the money to take them all!

x

It is very Sad and recently I tried to adopt an Oldie called WillowIt was not to be
And the experience has put me off any adoption in the near future because I was given wrong info about her
It broke my heart and I really fell in love with her
To make matters worse when I looked at her page it isnt there and ive tried to contact the rescue but they are not responding
Im dreading giving them a call as I fear she may not be in this world anymore
But it is absolutely heartbreaking to see so many in rescue be it pup adult or Oldie

Linda

[sabroc]

thinks its difficult with the oldies

I do alot of homechecks for german shepherd rescue uk and biggsd and i've only ever come across one person who actually wanted to bring in an old dog.

I guess its because they want a dog they can spend many years with and some are worried about the costs associated with an older dog

[LOVEGSD]

Like you all if I had the money and the space I would definitely take in more GSD's and that would include an oldie!!

Good luck with your search for a new addition though Sarah...xx

Originally Posted by sabroc

thinks its difficult with the oldies

I do alot of homechecks for german shepherd rescue uk and biggsd and i've only ever come across one person who actually wanted to bring in an old dog.

I guess its because they want a dog they can spend many years with and some are worried about the costs associated with an older dog

I must be an exception to the rule then lol
Loads of Pro's with an oldie Me thinks esp if they are toilet trained
The fact that they might have a shorter life well theres no guarantees hey but I love em and wish my experience hadnt put me off but who knows maybe I will try again but not get so attatched next time

Linda x

[sabroc]

Originally Posted by LUTGARD

I must be an exception to the rule then lol
Loads of Pro's with an oldie Me thinks esp if they are toilet trained
The fact that they might have a shorter life well theres no guarantees hey but I love em and wish my experience hadnt put me off but who knows maybe I will try again but not get so attatched next time

Linda x

yep, thankfully there are a few that are exception to the rule lol

[sarahj]

We have decided on a older dog because they are 'ready made' lol. we would rather take on a dog that has a few years left so they can live out their time in a nice environment, not in kennels.

Having an older dog would be good for Sally, a nice calming influence (she is more relaxed when with other dogs)
Some older dogs get a new lease of life when put with a younger pet (our old girl lady certainly did)
They have some degree of training and socialisation.

As for costs, Sally is only 20 months and costs a fortune!

We want to wait until we are settled in our new place but in a few months we should have a 'second hand' dog to add to our family.

xx

[Synchronicity]

we shall be getting another shepherd in about a year and it shall defo be a rescue, dunno if he'll be an oap but he will be well past the puppy stage, hope it helps even the smallest amount

[gsdlover4ever]

i am thinking about fostering when i finish college in June and i am really considering takeing on a active oldy until he/she finds their forever home.