cycas Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) How many old dogs can one small rescue help? Since the Oldies Club was set up three years ago, we have helped many old dogs find new homes - either with the help of our small but devoted band of foster carers, or by helping other rescues publicise their older dogs who otherwise might be passed by. Dogs like Charlie, who came to us, bewildered and scared after his owner died and left him all alone, now settled with loving new owners. Dogs like Max, who was handed into his local vet to be put to sleep because he was old, and had fleas, and bad teeth, which made him a bit smelly - all easily treated, and Max is now in a new home that appreciates him. Now, we are at risk of becoming the victims of our own success. Across the country, people are turning to us looking for help for old dogs, many in desperate situations. We are asked to help dogs whose owners have died and that literally have nowhere to go, dogs whose loving owners have no choice but to part with them, and sadly, also, some dogs that have been let down by owners who have moved on to new things and no longer have space or time for their old companions. The Oldies Club currently has 47 old dogs waiting for foster homes, and 18 dogs in foster homes. Every day we are contacted about yet more old dogs that desperately need our help, and every one of them has a sad story. Many of them are dogs that must go to homes with no other dogs or children, or that cannot be left alone for long periods, making it even harder for us to find willing and appropriate foster homes, or indeed permanent homes. Most of these dogs are not neutered, many have conditions that require treatment before they will be healthy enough to be rehomed. At the very least, they will need to have a checkup and have their vaccinations brought up to date. All of this costs money. How can you help? Foster homes. We desperately need people who are able to take on the task of fostering an older dog. Our most urgent need is for foster homes without other dogs or cats, but if you don’t fit that description but are still interested in fostering an oldie, we’d love to hear from you on [email protected]. Money. If we are to support the increasing stream of elderly dogs we are looking after, we desperately need more funds. If you can donate, you can be assured that every penny is desperately needed and will be much appreciated. We are entirely run by volunteers, and practically every penny we raise is spent directly on vet bills: what isn’t, is mostly spent on materials to help us tell the world about the old dogs and the homes they urgently need. We cannot take on new foster homes and help more dogs without funding. Help! If you can’t donate right now, we also desperately need people for sponsored events, and responsible sensible volunteers who can run fundraising stalls or events for us. Any fundraising idea could help us with our ever-increasing vet bills. If you think you could help, please email [email protected], or to volunteer to help out with events, [email protected]. Adopt! Please take a look at our list of dogs in Oldies Club care and consider whether you could offer any of them a permanent and loving home. By doing this, you not only help that dog, but you will free up a foster space for another very needy animal. [Dogs In Oldies Club Care] Tell the world! If you have read this and want to help, could you help us home one of our dogs by telling a friend or relative about them? Could you put up one of our posters at your veterinary surgery, pet shop, office, school or local library? If you’ve been thinking of helping out, but haven’t quite got round to it yet, this would be a really, really good time to do so. 47 pairs of sad eyes are waiting for you to do something that will make a world of difference. Edited June 5, 2008 by cycas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selina Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'll start crossposting this if that is OK. Any Springers on the list that we can help with and take a tiny bit of weight off you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Yes, please do crosspost! I'll leave the rehoming team to answer the waiting list question as they have the full details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Will crosspost also. Are there any fostering posters available at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 If anyone can help with a financial donation, you can do so either the PayPal button on the Oldies Club site (near the top right of the screen) or send a cheque (you can PM me for treasurer's details) Or perhaps you would like to set up a standing order so that the OC can benefit from your generosity on a regular basis We really are extremely grateful for all support and donations made Will crosspost also. Are there any fostering posters available at all? You should be able to access our fostering poster here: http://www.oldies.org.uk/docs/Fostering_Poster.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm not in a position to foster or adopt but I've just sent a donation towards OC's fantastic work, I wish it could be more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thank you so much Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Do little standing orders help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Do little standing orders help Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selina Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Could any of the fundraisers that do stalls etc for the OC let me know if they can make use of any dog bandanas, home made, but some of them are very pretty, they are the sort you thread a collar through, I have approx 50 here, I'm happy to split and post seperately if there are two stallholders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Another way that people can help is to sign up for easy fundraising and buy through our affiliate schemes You can find out more on the OC website: http://www.oldies.org.uk/?page_id=534 - the easy fundraising bit is at the top. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up as an OC supporter on there These schemes are great as you can shop at lots of great online shops, as you usually would, with a % of sales coming to the OC with no extra cost to yourself A fab excuse for shopping if ever I heard one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'll start crossposting this if that is OK. Any Springers on the list that we can help with and take a tiny bit of weight off you? We have no springers on the list at the moment, but thank you Selina, we know you always help when you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Could any of the fundraisers that do stalls etc for the OC let me know if they can make use of any dog bandanas, home made, but some of them are very pretty, they are the sort you thread a collar through, I have approx 50 here, I'm happy to split and post seperately if there are two stallholders? Thank you Selina Kelly is our events coordinator so will let her answer this - I know we have a couple of stalls running this weekend but I am guessing that's a bit short notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Could any of the fundraisers that do stalls etc for the OC let me know if they can make use of any dog bandanas, home made, but some of them are very pretty, they are the sort you thread a collar through, I have approx 50 here, I'm happy to split and post seperately if there are two stallholders? Thank you Selina Kelly is our events coordinator so will let her answer this - I know we have a couple of stalls running this weekend but I am guessing that's a bit short notice Oh, they sound fab! Ange is right, we have events this weekend that could make use of them, namely The Big Doggie Do in Milton Keynes on both Saturday and Sunday, then Bowood Dog Show on Sunday at Calne, Wiltshire (that Ange and I are doing ) but I quite understand that it's dreadfully short notice Otherwise, I'm sure we can make them centrepiece at other events. Thanks so much Selina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Yes Set one up by internet banking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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