Adorable Archie came into Oldies Club care after his previous owner was sadly no longer able to look after him. It’s clear he has been very loved and cherished, and he is now looking for a new beginning with someone who will spoil and adore him just as much. He is currently being fostered in Whitstable, Kent.
Summary: Archie is a 14yr old longhaired Jack Russell cross, slightly larger and sturdier than a typical Jack Russell, and an absolute little sweetheart. He adores affection from his humans and is equally happy in the company of other dogs. He would ideally like a home with another calm canine companion, and as he is deaf, he will need owners who understand and can support his specific needs.
Settled well: Archie settled quickly into his foster home. He likes to follow his foster mummy around, but it is felt that is most probably due to his deafness and not that he is unsettled.
Fine to be left for a few hours: Archie can be left for up to 4 hours. He didn’t like it the first time and howled, but soon adapted once he saw his doggy housemates settle. He’s not destructive or noisy when left and very pleased to see his foster carer when they return. Archie is very sociable and would hate to be left most of the day on his own without at least another dog in the house.
Great with other dogs: Archie can live with any dog, any sex – he is the friendliest of dogs and greets all breeds with a waggy tail.
Good with cats: Although Archie is not currently living with a cat, his previous owner says that he lived happily alongside one, so this maybe possible in the future. When out and about he has shown no willingness to chase cats or any other furries.
Good with children: Archie has met children, both in the house and out on walks. He’s interacted with children as young as 18 months, up to teenagers. He is very good with children and wags his tail and wants to give them a lick.
Walks nicely on his lead: Archie is deaf, so he cannot be let off his lead out on walks. For this reason he doesn’t respond to his name, but will come to you if he sees you waving. However, he is very good on the lead and rarely pulls, happy to trot by your side. At the moment, Archie gets 2 walks a day. The morning walk is for about 45 minutes, and the afternoon walk is for 30 minutes. He might be happy to do more as he loves his walks. He also loves wandering in the garden.
Good in the car: Archie is well-behaved in the car, calm, and travels beautifully.
Sleeping arrangements: Archie sleeps downstairs at night. He never barks to go out, but waits at the back door. As an older boy, he sleeps through the night for about 7 hours. Anything more than that and he will need to have a pee. His foster carer leaves puppy pads by the back door for the odd occasion they sleep for longer and Archie is a good boy and knows to use them.
Archie’s favourite pastimes: He loves to snuggle up next to his humans whilst they watch TV, and enjoys wandering around the garden sniffing. He doesn’t play with toys, and would probably love to chew on something, but he has no teeth, so he leaves sticks and balls alone.
Anything Archie doesn’t like: The good news is because he’s deaf, Archie isn’t bothered by noises outside or fireworks. He does get a little startled if approached from behind and hasn’t seen you coming. He loves his food and will eat anything, but as he has no teeth left he is not keen on anything too crunchy.
Archie’s ideal home: Archie would love to live with another dog. He loves doggy companionship. Ideally another dog of similar temperament, although whilst he would be patient with a puppy, he may not be able to keep up with them. His foster carer feels he would be the perfect companion to a nervous dog because he is so happy-go-lucky and greets the world as a friend. He never guards his food, so he would be a good guide to other dogs.
Health notes: Archie is neutered, microchipped, wormed and has a monthly flea treatment. Archie had to have all his teeth removed, so he’s on a wet food diet, with soft dog treats. But he will eat anything. He’s not fussy. Archie has some skin tags under his long fur. You can’t see them but you can feel them. The vet says they are no danger to his health. His ears are clean (although he’s deaf), and his eyes are clear. He recovered very quickly from the operation to remove a fleshy lump from his leg and he acts like a much younger dog, albeit he likes to snooze. The vet said he was a strong crossbreed and had more than a few years left in him. He has no arthritis and can manage stairs and walks and jumps up on the sofa.
More from Archie’s foster carer: They describe Archie as Quiet, Friendly, and Placid and the best behaved dog they have looked after. If they didn’t have so many dogs they would definitely keep him !
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If you would like to offer Archie a permanent home, please read our Adoption Procedures for information about the adoption process. You can then contact the Oldies Club rehoming team as follows:
Email: rehome@oldies.org.uk for an application form.
Or phone 0844 586 8656, leaving a message including your email address, and we’ll email an application form.
Archie can be rehomed anywhere on the UK mainland – the closer to his foster home the better – subject to a satisfactory home visit. Note that you will be required to travel to the foster home to collect him.
If you would love to offer a home to an oldie but your circumstances aren’t suitable, perhaps you would be kind enough to sponsor one of the special oldies we are caring for that, due to health problems, are unlikely to be offered a permanent home.