nanvan Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 My Father in Law is eighty nine, and lost his adored little Cairn about two years ago. It was his constant companion, he has never got over the loss. He would love an 'Oldie' to look after, and would pay someone to walk the dog (and he does have a small garden so it wouldn't be confined to the bungalow) but is realistic about his age. He couldn't afford huge Vet Bills either! I wondered whether he is too old to be considered as a permanent Fosterer, so that Vet's bills would be covered, and Rescue backup would be there if anything happened to him? He has an awful lot of love to give! Would welcome other's views about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzlady Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 My Father in Law is eighty nine, and lost his adored little Cairn about two years ago. It was his constant companion, he has never got over the loss.He would love an 'Oldie' to look after, and would pay someone to walk the dog (and he does have a small garden so it wouldn't be confined to the bungalow) but is realistic about his age. He couldn't afford huge Vet Bills either! I wondered whether he is too old to be considered as a permanent Fosterer, so that Vet's bills would be covered, and Rescue backup would be there if anything happened to him? He has an awful lot of love to give! Would welcome other's views about this. Hi, We are in a similar situation with my dad. He is 78, he lost his poodle several months ago and he seemed to be coping until my mum passed away 8 weeks ago. He really misses the companionship of his little dog more now as he would have been a great comfort to dad now. There are so many dogs in need of good homes we are looking for an older poodle or pomeranian, (probably where the elderly owner has died) for my dad to give a good home, maybe your father could do the same thing. Good luck Take care Fay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm sure there is a golden oldie out there that would love the companionship. Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I am sorry to hear about your dads loss and my condolences for loosing your mum Oldies Club prides itself that we take every family as a individual and therefore we do not have any blanket rules, as a matter of fact, we only rehomed 6 months ago a terrier cross girl to a lady in her 80's who is actually a foster keeper However, Oldies Club does not usually have long term foster dogs unless the dog has fallen terminally ill in our care and is not rehomable, normally all our dogs are up for rehoming so that they may find the loving retirement home they deserve. If your father would be interested in fostering, please email me contact details (landline tel number) to [email protected] and I will be in touch for a chat. If on the other hand your father could not cope with having to give up the foster dog and is more interested in long term fostering, he might want to contact the Cinnamon Trust as they are also always looking for foster homes as do many other smaller rescues. By the way, it is still possible to get pet insurance for oldies, so maybe adopting another oldie isn't out of the question yet Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 (edited) Nanvan and redzlady, please can you tell us which part of the country your FIL and dad live? It would help us to direct you to rescues which may be able to help. For poodles, I suggest you contact Poodles in Need who is a member here on Refuge. Edited October 16, 2007 by owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanvan Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thank you everyone for the replies. My Father-in-law lives fairly near Swindon, in Wiltshire. I was very pleased to look up the Cinnamon Trust Website, and have sent them an email, as this looks promising. Will let you know what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccaweys Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Wiccaweys homes to older folks. Our oldest adopter is 91 now (sshhhh, don't let her know I've given that away) and that is one of the most rewarding homings we have ever done. Each home and dog is judged individually. While we are telling folks about the benefits of rehoming older dogs with 1 breath, how can you then be completely ageist and not let an older person who is more than capable of looking after a dog adopt? And base that decision entirely on their age? So everyone is judge individually, and we just take more time and care with older adopters and have their own 'support network/family' involved with the process. Its one of my big things that age shouldn't stand in the way of a suitable home adopting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 HWAR homes to older adopters too and Swindon might not be too far for them to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd lover Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hello i have Pmed you about a old collie boy we have in are care that came from the pound, we're hoping to find a long term foster for him where we would cover any vets bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanvan Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hello, Will PM you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanvan Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hello i have Pmed you about a old collie boy we have in are care that came from the pound, we're hoping to find a long term foster for him where we would cover any vets bills. Hi have PMd you again. My Father-in-Law very interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini60 Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Have PM'd you nanvan Ben taken in the garden today with my mobile (so not very good), he is very camera shy and walks off if he sees my camera come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanvan Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Have PM'd you nanvanBen taken in the garden today with my mobile (so not very good), he is very camera shy and walks off if he sees my camera come out I phoned my Father-in-Law and told him that there is a possibility that he might be able to have a dog, and he was VERY emotional! I will phone him today to tell him about Ben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DitzyLips Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Oh i do hope that there is a possitive outcome allround.I love how older people aren't discrimnated against when it comes to loving a dog.My granparents aren't able to have a dog themselves but a friend and her dog used to visit and they loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanvan Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thank you to everyone who replied to my original post. It is so good to know that Oldies can be paired with Oldies! I am thrilled to report that Ben (pictured above) is going to live with my Father-in-Law! He is over the moon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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