Gorgeous Golden Oldies

Hi everyone,

At the moment we've got quite a few slightly 'mature' dogs at our Centre. They have so much love and energy still to give! They're just waiting for the right person to come and give them a second chance at a loving home. 

Below, they tell their stories:

Tug

Hello! My name is Tug! I'm between 10-13 years old but you'd never believe it. I may be slightly grey around the muzzle but I can give much younger dogs the run around and I'm bursting with energy. I'm a bit picky with other dogs to be honest, I haven't really found any here that I like! 

I'd be happy to live with children, probably slightly older children, just so I don't accidentally knock them over. I'd be very well suited to live in a family though. I enjoy my walks so I'll need somebody who can spend plenty of time going for walks with me (I'm not one of these older dogs who likes to sleep a lot ;-)).

Please come and see me - I'll be your best friend! 

Max

My name is Max and I'm a lurcher. I came in because my owner hadn't been looking after me properly but I'll soon be back to normal! The staff think I am around 12 years old (perhaps even slightly younger or slightly older) but I'm in very good nick apparently. 

I love people - I'd spend all day with them if I could. My favourite thing to do is lean up against people for fuss until they put their arms around me. I've lived with dogs in the past so, as long as your dog and me got along well, I could possibly live with a dog in the future. 

I really don't like being left so I would rather not go to a home where I'm going to be left for long periods of time. If you're at home most of the time and happy to take me out and about with you, you're the one for me.

The staff have been telling me how much they love me and how they'd all take me home if they could. Could one of you take me?

Sasha

Do you want a dog who just loves people? I could be the one for you! I don't like other animals at all I'm afraid so I can't go to a home with other animals, but if you're looking for a retirement buddy, look no further. I love roly poly tummy tickles (see below!) so if you can give me lots of those, I'd really like that thanks.

Cleo

Hi everyone, my name is Cleo. Before I came to Derby I lived at Chesterfield RSPCA, and another Branch before that too. Basically, I've spent a long time in kennels :( I know I might not seem as attractive as some of the younger models in here, but I've got so many positives. I'm a lot more chilled out and gentle than the younger dogs in here. I like life at my own pace, so would be perfect for somebody with lots of time to spend socialising with me and taking me on slow(ish!) walks. 

I would be fine as a family dog, as long as children were gentle with me because I'm a little too old (I'm about 8 if I remember correctly!) to be bounding around.

The kennels really aren't the best environment for a refined lady such as myself. Please come and see me today!

Why not come down to the Centre and meet our golden oldies? Although it's very tempting to go for a younger dog - I can completely understand, you get longer with them - older dogs have so much to offer too. They are more settled, more sure of themselves generally and can make great pets for first time owners who are unsure of training needs of puppies and young dogs. 

Above all else, older dogs really deserve their second chance at life.