Call to offer new homes to older dogs

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With this weekend marking the International Day of Older Persons and Grandparents’ Day, Dogs Trust West Calder is shining a spotlight on its OAPs (Old Age Pooches) in the hope that people will open their homes as well as their hearts by rehoming an older dog.Whilst many people often want to rehome younger dogs and puppies, older dogs have just as much love to give the right owners and these refined older pooches make the perfect canine companions for people looking to provide a cosy retirement home for them to spend their golden years in.Susan Tonner, rehoming centre manager at Dogs Trust West Calder said: “Sometimes older dogs can be overlooked in favour of younger pups, but they deserve just as much attention and care from new owners as their younger counterparts.“There are lots of benefits of rehoming an Old Age Pooch.

Often older dogs don’t need quite as much exercise and although they can be a little less energetic, senior canines can be just as fun and playful.“Older dogs are more likely to be fully house-trained and, as they are older and wiser, they usually know other training basics too, but you can certainly still teach an old dog new tricks.“They can also make the perfect napping partner and enjoy a good snooze and a snuggle in the evening”.The top three breeds of older dogs (aged 8 and over) that were taken in across all Dogs Trust Rehoming Centres between August 2021-22 were Jack Russell Terriers, Crossbreed and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.One such Staffordshire Bull Terrier at West Calder Rehoming Centre looking for a loving new home to rest their paws is Brooke.Brooke is an incredibly friendly and loving girl with people.