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Sam’s living happily ever after (Oldies Club)
When little Sam, the Jack Russell terrier came into the care of the Oldies Club it was clear that he would need a peaceful quiet home where he could relax and just enjoy being loved. And we found just that. Sam went off to his ideal home just after Christmas and has settled in so […]
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*Please help us celebrate Love an Oldie Day*
Hello. Dogs are so very precious, aren’t they? Very much loved members of so many families. Here at Oldies Club, we have dedicated our volunteer work to rescuing and rehoming older dogs in the UK for almost 12 years now. Of course we love our oldies every day of the year, but we celebrate Love an Oldie Day on 14th February and invite you to make a donation to help us in our rescue work.
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Oldies Club 2017 Calendar – REDUCED PRICE Last Few
Oldies Club 2017 Desk Calendar is now available to purchase. The calendar is REDUCED TO £5.50 inc p&p (inside the UK). 100% of the sale price of the calendars will go towards helping more older dogs to find forever homes. Lovely cover boy Barney is our 2016 Woof Factor winner and inside a host of gorgeous rehomed […]
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Angel Megan (Oldies Club)
Mega was with us for such a brief time, but she touched so many hearts. We are so grateful to her lovely foster carers for giving Megan a loving, comfortable home for her last days.
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*Warm, fuzzy feeling Monday*
Hi, I’m Ziggy and I’d like to welcome to ‘Warm, fuzzy feeling Monday’! Today is known by some as ‘Blue Monday’, reported to be the most depressing day of the year. Well, with a little help, I put on a snazzy blue jumper and setup this fundraising page and now I’d like to invite you to CLICK HERE to make a donation to Oldies Club today, to help this wonderful charity continue its volunteer work rescuing and rehoming older dogs.
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Tom (Oldies Club, fostered County Durham)
3/1/17 – Very sad news for poor Tom. He had a painful, inoperable tumour and has had to be put to sleep. Rest in peace little Tom. :(
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Happy Christmas! And huge thanks to our supporters…
Oldies Club would like to wish all of our wonderful supporters and volunteers a lovely Christmas and a very happy 2017. We couldn’t continue our valuable work without each and every person’s involvement, in whatever way you help us. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The time and help you give to […]
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Cooper (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
27/09/18 – Sadly Cooper developed bone cancer and passed away. It was a shock to all the staff as he was so well loved. He’ll be much missed. Run free dear Cooper.
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Bright Barney (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Barney had a happy month with his lovely foster carers, but after collapsing and being found to have a huge inoperable tumour, he has very sadly had to be put to sleep. :(
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Marvellous Marti (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
Marti is a gorgeous crossbreed boy aged around 11-12, who came into Oldies Club care in the summer of 2016 when his person very sadly passed away. He had lived with his previous owner all his life, but thankfully settled well into his foster home.
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Nelson (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, North Lincolnshire)
27/12/2016 – Sadly, sweet Nelson passed away in his foster home.
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Sponsor an oldie
*21 December 2016: Please note that the posting of sponsor packs will now resume in late December/early January. We are unable to issue any more packs before Christmas. Thank you to all those who have sponsored an oldie this Christmas. Sponsor packs were posted ahead of Royal Mail’s advised last posting dates for all those […]
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Autumn Auction 16th- 29th October 2016
We have lots of goodies to bid on, including some wonderful Star Lots such as A bespoke dog collar and lead set & a 2-night bed and breakfast for 2 people and up to 2 dogs in Carmarthenshire. We currently have three albums for Star Lots, Items for You and Items for your Pet, which can be found […]
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The tragedy of Toby (Oldies Club, fostered Lancashire)
Toby arrived in foster care and it quickly became clear that he had very serious health problems. After examination by the vet, who confirmed that Toby was in a lot of pain and couldn’t be saved, he was put to sleep in his poor foster carer’s arms. Our thoughts are with Toby and his lovely foster carer. :(
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Eeyore (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
30/09/2016 – Sadly wonderful Eeyore has been checked by the vet and unfortunately has hip dysplasia which is extremely painful for the lovely lad. They have had to make the very hard decision to let him go.
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Swimming Sam the Australian bedwarmer (Oldies Club, fostered Dorset)
Sam, an unusual mixture of Beagle and Australian Cattle Dog, was born in Australia. When his beloved dad had to return to Australia without him, Sam needed to find a new home. He’s landed on his paws in Dorset where he is very happy, and he’d like us to pass on a message to his old dad…
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Jake and Scragg (Helping Pets North East)
12/3/17 – Jake and Scragg have been rehomed!
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*Wanted: 50 dog lovers to take the £50 pledge for Oldies Club this September*
Hello, lovely supporters, we are looking for 50 people to pledge to raise £50 this September for Oldies Club. As many of you already know, we’re a small volunteer-run charity that rescues and rehomes older dogs in the UK. 50 x £50 will generate £2,500 for us, which would be a tremendous help with the care of our oldies as we approach the winter months.
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Biscuit – girl! (Dogs Trust West Calder, Scotland)
23/11/18 – At long last, pretty Biscuit has found a new home. We are so pleased for her!
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Treat Time for Our Dogs
Oldies Club was contacted by a company called Beautiful Joe’s. They sell ethical air dried pure liver treats for dogs. For every bag of treats they sell they donate another bag to a dog rescue. Oldies Club were lucky enough to receive lots of liver treats and our dogs LOVE them! We just wanted to […]
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