Orphaned old dog for pensioner

MatyMoo

I have a friend that fosters for a dog shelter, looking after the ones that just get too stressed in kennels. The advantage is that they look after the vet fee's

lavalamp

Bath Cats & Dogs home offer companion dogs that come with full pet plan insurance: http://www.bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/companion_dogs/
Other rescues must do similar?

Merry_Wanderer

We had an oldie from Dogs Trust who was on full-foster (so they covered all vets bills). He was only with us 6 months before he passed away, although in this time he wasn't 'ill' and was a fab pet. As he went downhill though it was more stressful as he never slept at night, and neither did we, then in the end was upsetting, and so there is that to consider with an older dog with any condition.

AlwaysAllie

Depending where you are you may also want to look at

http://www.rspca-halifaxandhuddersfield.org.uk/elderly_animal

AA

teddysmum

Most smaller rescues are on the lookout for foster homes. In some cases, due to a medical condition or the dog's age, these are permanent. The rescues meet all costs, though most fosterers pay for food themselves.

The advantages are that you can help a dog and love it without the trauma of losing it at the end of its life. Giving the dog up to its new owner can be hard, but this is tempered by knowing that he/she is going to a home specially selected for his/her needs.

Anyone interested can find lots of rescues on Dogpages, a site dedicated to rescue.

Person_one

ariba10 wrote: »

I think they have concerns that you will "Pop your clogs" before the dog.

Good rescues are always willing to take their dogs back if need be.

We're living longer, an 84 year old could have ten or fifteen years left, I've met centenarians still living in their own homes and managing fine. Why should they be denied the pleasure and comfort of a dog?