Rehoming older dogs

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As our older dog was recently PTS, and my dad has been thinking about offering up a home to another older/elderly dog that needs a quieter life.

Can someone point me in the direction of an "older dog" rehoming page? I know one was posted on here a while ago but I cant remember the name.

Also, I know some rescues (the larger ones I'm assuming) sometimes say that vet fees are covered if the dog is old (this is really one of the reasons he can consider another dog - he wouldn't be able to fork out for masses of vet treatments if the dog suddenly got ill & was without insurance) but does this just cover existing conditions, or any potential ones in the future? Does anyone have experience of this?
 
Hi
What sort of dog /breed is ya dad looking for
I'm at present is fostering a approx 8yr whippet n hopefully gonna be rehomed to a elderly couple via scruples whippet rescue
Yes there's lots of older dogs who would b happy in a quieter home
And most rescues will be happy to help or pay for any vet fees regarding their age
Lots of retired greyhound or Xs out there
But depends what he's looking for
I do know of a few rescues who home hounds n sometime terriers
 
The Oldies Club is a charity that rehomes dogs over 7 years of age. It doesn't have kennels but looks afters the dogs in foster homes around the UK. IT also helps other rescues find homes for oldies.

A lot of their dogs are suitable for rehoming with more mature owners, because - as you say - a quieter life and perhaps less exercise is what they need.

www.oldies.org.uk
 
As well as the oldies club, Battersea have a lot of older dogs. A good friend has had a 13 - 15 year old Stafford bitch from them. Massive thumbs up going for an older dog as they do get overlooked. My friend specifically has much older staffords now as they are at the bottom of the wanted list for most people which is a shame as an 8 year old Stafford is only just starting to grow up!
 
I had my dog from the dogs trust when he was aged 6.
He had bad hip displaysia and his hips were covered for vets fees by the dogs trust, however the rest of him was not.
When my financial position allows I will definitely be re homing another dog from a rescue and one that is older or has some health problems will be my priority.

I had 6 brilliant years with my dog and his hips were fine from about 18 months in!
 
She does look sweet FG - right near us too! Although I was going to suggest he avoided strays from abroad.... But you never know!

I scrolled down about 5 dogs before realising it was a terrible idea - too many gorgeous ol' grey faces I'd love to rehome!
 
Any reputable dog rescue home/society will have the dog's approximate age shown on its particulars, (though I love the idea of www.oldies). You just take your pick.

Our local dogs home to here is Bath Cats & Dogs Home at Claverton, Bath. Over the last 25 years we've had 6 dogs from them, 4 of whom were /are 'oldies' and all of whom we have treasured. Older dogs to me are SO much rewarding than puppies - and you can be pretty sure that the pups will easily find homes.

I'm so glad your father is thinking of having an older dog. I'm sure he won't regret it.
 
I'm partial to an oldie too they have so much to give and are virtually no bother at all. Another vote for the Oldies Club they are fabulous. You could also try the http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/cinnamon-trust/ they sometimes rehome pets from owners that can no longer care for them or have passed away. Any of the breed clubs they often have oldies in and as someone else has said Battersea.

So many people over look an oldie thinking they won't last long or will be a problem but they often give far more in return definitely worth house room :)
 
We found our 11 year old lurcher through Oldies. She was a NAWT dog at their Berkshire centre which takes most of their old dogs.
 
Most rescues have older dogs too. Sometimes they're the harder ones to rehome, so they're always looking for someone who would take on an oldie but goodie.

The lab rescue we got our dog from charges a bigger rehome fee for puppies and younger dogs, then less for middle age, and virtually nothing for oldies. They do provide medications etc for life for older dogs too. Not sure about covering all vets bills though. Most people that take up oldies still pay for the meds so that the rescue can continue to spend money rescuing.
 
We always have lots of old dogs looking for homes - our policy is that if the dog left with a condition we will cover that condition for the rest of its life. We don't cover regular veterinary care such as vaccinations/worming or anything that the dog developed when in the home (though we will try to help wherever possible).

I think a lot of good rescues run the same sort of scheme as us, but there are also plenty that cover nothing at all, so if this is important make sure you discuss it with them first.
 
Pendlehog said:
We don't cover regular veterinary care such as vaccinations/worming or anything that the dog developed when in the home (though we will try to help wherever possible).
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Yes, that's what I thought, he wouldn't be thinking of vaccinations etc just the long-term problems, as I'm not really sure what the situation is with new insurance for senior dogs - but I can imagine it's £££ for not much. He's on his pension now, so not really sure what's do-able or realistic.

I think I'll send him a link for the retired greyhounds now, don't think it crossed his mind, either :eek: thanks folks!
 
I don't know where you live, but if you have a branch of the PDSA nearby, they will certainly help with regard to veterinary care. Good luck, it's a lovely thing to offer an older dog a forever home...
 
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