It never ends.....

[maisie06]

So I'm browsing the ad sites looking for an older small dog to rehome for my dad, He's in his 80's and lives alone and rescue centres won't look at him twice, so I digress looking for an old lap dog type and come across a.......FRUG .... Fenchie cross PUG WTF, can't wait to see what health problems these have....FFS.

 

[splashgirl45]

bet it cost a fortune as well because its got a made up name....when i was 70 i was looking for an older small dog and i couldnt find anything suitable in any rescues and although i applied for 3, i didnt get one so i got a puppy in the end as i gave up with rescues. have you tried the oldies club, they might be ok to rehome and older dog to an older person

 

[alibali]

Not on the subject of the Frugs (but really why?!?!) but how appalling and ageist not to consider your Dad because of his age. An older person with an older dog slowing up, needing less exercise but a warm hearth and constant companionship for both. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me, particularly if a foster home has already been identified should your Dad become unable to care for the dog. This has really made me quite cross. Who actually makes up these rehoming policies ?

 

[deb_l222]

Yes, definitely have a look on Oldies Club. They look like they have some lovely dinky dogs at the moment.

Also, breed rescues are often much more flexible with their adoption criteria. I guess it depends if you have a specific breed in mind.

 

[maisie06]

Not looking for a specific breed, just a small older dog for company, he's quite happy to give a real oldie a few months of comfort and love and is pragmatic that it won't be forever, he can afford the vets fees etc but the main rescue centres are not interested. so thought I'd go through the small ads. He doesn't want a puppy as too much for him, just an oldie to potter about with, will look at the oldies club = thanks.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Fingers crossed, I hope you find your dad a friend.

 

[Berpisc]

My dad has a greyhound from the Greyhound trust, though to be fair he (and mum when she was alive) have had greyhounds for a few years now. Dad is in his mid eighties and I think they have adopted for about 7 or so years. Like alibali says, the match can work well. What a shame.

 

[brighteyes]

Smaller rescues can be more flexible. The one I chose often suggests that a 'quieter home' would be most suitable for the twilight years rehomes. Many have left that exact environment because their elderly owner has passed away and they always take them back in. It's a strong community.

Don't let the imbeciles get to you. They are everywhere, unfortunately, playing God in various ways.

Good luck.

 

[Bellasophia]

Maisie.could you not officially adopt an oldie( which could “spend its hols 24/7 “with your dad)..if the rescue asks you how he‘s doing you can,with hand on heart say he is doing wonderfully well.

 

[maisie06]

Maisie.could you not officially adopt an oldie( which could “spend its hols 24/7 “with your dad)..if the rescue asks you how he‘s doing you can,with hand on heart say he is doing wonderfully well.

I work so they won't touch me either!!!

 

[emilylou]

Not sure where you are but Hereford and Worcester Animal rescue are lovely to deal with and very realistic about people having lives as well as dogs. Matched my mum with a lovely dog perfect for her needs

 

[Meredith Brouillette]

At first glance, I would advise you to take a younger rescue to avoid your dad taking so much care about the old dog. Not to mention the vet bills. But on the other hand, I must admit I am touched. There are not many people who are willing to provide for an old rescue. I wish you all the best in finding a dog