‘OLD DOG OF THE WEEK’ FEATURES NEW PHOTOS AND A FRESH WRITE-UP FOR AN OVERLOOKED OLDIE THAT HAS BEEN ON OUR WEBSITE FOR A WHILE BUT IS STILL WAITING FOR A NEW HOME.
Rupert is a 8-year-old Labrador gentleman, currently in a foster home in Taverham, Norfolk through Safe Rescue. He’d be happy in a home either with or without other pets and he gets along with other dogs, cats and chickens but no children as he likes his peace.
Rupert spent a lot of his life as a free spirit in Romania and then shut up in a public shelter. On arrival in his UK foster home he spent the first half day just testing all boundaries to see if there was a way out, when placed in new situations this is a habit that he repeats.
Only when he has proven to himself that he is not super dog and cannot jump five foot fences with his aging bones will he give a big sigh and settle into a pattern of pretty much snoozing most of the day. He is content with his lot but has to just see first if there’s better on the other side of that fence. It’s not a process that lasts long but seems to be a ritual that can be expected when he’s moved.
Rupert is living happily with other dogs now but is quite oblivious to them. He’d be just as happy as the only dog and has been cohabiting happily with the cat and even shares his treats with the cat in his foster home.
He’d never really had affection from humans before and, although he’s OK about getting fuss, he doesn’t yet seek it out. He does like his food so plenty of treats should help. He’ll probably always be happy enough just with company rather than cuddles, but, who knows?
Rupert enjoys exploring outdoors. He hasn’t taken to long lead walks though and prefers short ones if he’s constrained. He has quite the stubborn streak and when he feels he’s walked enough, he just lies down, waiting to be persuaded. He’s definitely more of a garden potterer and secure field snuffler. Just make sure faences are at least 5 feet or he’ll be off having adventures!
Rupert is a comical old chap who will be the perfect companion for someone experienced with mature dogs who know their own mind and like ponds and treats.
Safe Rescue have a policy that all dogs adopted from them must wear a slip lead on walks. Please only enquire about Safe Rescue dogs if you are happy to always use a slip lead – extendable leads are not acceptable to Safe Rescue. All dogs have to be collected and a crate must be used. Full details of their rehoming policy are on Rupert’s page here.
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If you can provide dear Rupert with the happy ever after he deserves, please contact Safe Rescue here or as follows:
Tel/Message: 07788 251197 or 07899 844524 between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-4pm Sat
Email: saferescuerehoming@outlook.com
Please say that you saw Rupert featured as Old Dog of the Week on the Oldies Club website.
This replaces Rupert’s original page dated 10 August 2026.