Fee Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Poor Holly was very sad and frightened when she arrived at her Oldies Club foster home in Essex. Sadly, her beloved owners had both passed away within three weeks of one another and Holly couldn’t understand what had happened to her life. She’s a 12 year old Labrador and had lived with her late owners since she was a tiny pup so you can imagine her distress at being left alone. She carried her dad’s slipper with her for comfort. However, after a few days she settled down really well in her foster home, helped by the two elderly dogs in residence. She’s rapidly proving herself to be a very loving and amusing dog who is interested in everything. She loves to play with her toys and enjoys her walks. For a dog of her age she is fairly fit and has short bursts of energy followed by peaceful naps on her bed. She loves her food but is currently on a diet as she needs to lose a few kilos to regain her waistline. Holly has been very well trained and is really easy to look after. She’s very domesticated, polite and perfectly clean in the house. She shares happily with the other dogs and joins in whatever is going on. She’s a little shy when she first meets strangers but soon relaxes and asks for cuddles and ear rubs. Her fosterers say that she is a delight - sweet natured, loving and obedient. Sweet Holly would be an ideal companion for a family, a couple or a single person. She will be happy to love anyone who is kind and loving to her. She’s fine with other dogs once they are introduced to her although she would prefer them not to be much bigger than her and not too lively as she is an elderly lady who likes her peace and quiet. She’d be fine with children, preferably older sensible children who understand the needs of an older dog. She seems to ignore cats but could be cat tested in necessary. She’s good in the car and doesn’t mind being left for a reasonable amount of time, especially if she has another dog for company. Holly has been vet checked and appears to have no health problems apart from mild arthritis in her hips for which she has a low dose of Rimadyl to keep her comfortable and mobile. She is microchipped, vaccinated and has been worm and flea treated. Holly is neutered. If you think that huggable Holly might fit into your family, please refer to our Adoption Procedures for information about the adoption process. You can then contact an Oldies Club rehoming co-ordinator as follows: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0844 586 8656 Holly can be rehomed anywhere in the UK, subject to a satisfactory home visit, but note that you will be required to travel to the foster home to meet her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie mum Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 She really is the most gorgeous girl - I know, she's sitting here beside me. Someone is going to be very lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Holly has now gone to a fabulous new home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie mum Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 And we heard last night that she settled down well when she arrived in her new home - no real anxiety at all. Wonderful, go for it, Hollyhocks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thats great news, have a lovely retirement Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly1712 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Happy retirement Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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