Rehoming Older Dog

pollyanna24

I am in two minds as to whether to rehome a dog or not as I have just recently lost my own dog.

I was just wondering if I got one from a Dogs Trust or similar at an age of 8+, as this is the age when more things are likely to go wrong with a dog, do you get any kind of help from the Dogs Trust in treating the dog?

I think I am missing the idea of a dog, but because not in a position to get a puppy, it is the cost of any expensive medical treatment (and insurance goes up as they get older) that scares me.

I am able to feed it and give it a good life etc. I want to do a good thing for an older dog rather than it just sit in a cage at a home, but I'm not sure what to do.

chelseablue

Does it have to be a dog that 'old'? (Not that 8 years sounds old but in dog years it is :rotfl:)

Just thinking you could skip the puppy stage and re home a dog that's say 2 years old?

pollyanna24

chelseablue wrote: »

Does it have to be a dog that 'old'? (Not that 8 years sounds old but in dog years it is :rotfl:)

Just thinking you could skip the puppy stage and re home a dog that's say 2 years old?

Haha, no, I suppose it doesn't have to be that old. I think I am thinking short term rather than long term.

I doubt I will even be allowed to get a dog as they seem to all specify no children under 12, so it's probably a moot point.

mac.d

I'd say go for it, they are so often overlooked, but an 8-year-old dog could thrive in a loving home for a good few years depending on the breed.

https://www.oldies.org.uk/

https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/why-adopt-an-older-dog-.html

https://www.cesarsway.com/get-involved/choosing-a-compatible-dog/7-reasons-to-adopt-a-senior-dog

Tabbytabitha

All my recent adopted dogs have been at least ten - some have been expensive, some haven't. If you need to get insurance then you need to get a dog who's young enough for that but it certainly needn't be a puppy.

Red-Squirrel_2

It!!!8217;s not easy to get insurance for a dog 8 or over, so I would recommend getting one about 5 or 6 and getting a really good lifetime policy, pay
plan are reputable.

Don!!!8217;t give up because of the children, if you struggle with local rescues the big council pounds like battersea don!!!8217;t usually have such strict rules.

Fosterdog

Would you consider fostering a dog? Many rescues prefer their older residents to be in foster homes than kennels so they get some home comforts but the rescue also cover all medical costs.

gettingtheresometime

I know the beagle welfare charity offer a scheme whereby if you adopt a dog that's 8 yrs or older you can apply for assistance for bills that aren't considered 'routine maintenance'

seven-day-weekend

My friend adopted a really old and ill cat (15+), saying he would love him for the few months he had left.

He loved him so well that the cat lived another five years

Adopt or foster an older dog, they are the ones no-one wants.

Good luck.

Iamzee

An 8 year old dog can still do a lot for any foster family. You're doing the right thing by adopting a good dog and giving it a deserving space in your family and lots of love. Some are so neglected and you would do so much by adopting one.

AvocadosBeforeMortgages

Some rescues will pay for a dog's ongoing treatment if they have an expensive pre-existing condition like diabetes