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Brandy (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
1 June 2017 – We just had this sad update: Unfortunately, we lost Brandy very suddenly, he was out walking with his foster dad early Sunday morning when he collapsed. It was his heart and the vets could not save Brandy so he has made his journey over the rainbow bridge bless him, he’s very much missed.
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Petition to introduce compulsory scanning for microchips for ‘found’ dogs
People have their beloved dogs (and other animal companions) microchipped with the belief that, along with wearing a legally required ID tag, they have the best chance of being reunited with their dog, should he/she go missing. We know many vets, dog wardens/local authorities, rescue centres etc. do already scan incoming dogs for a microchip […]
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A New Year’s Wish
We’d like to wish all of our volunteers and supporters a (nearly) Happy New Year and all the best for 2016. Thank you all SO much for all you have done for our oldies this year. We couldn’t continue our volunteer work, rescuing and rehoming older dogs, without you :-) We also have a New […]
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Collie Princess Kate reaches her teens (Oldies Club)
Happy Kate has settled really well into her perfect new home – and now she’s a teenager!
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A very Merry Christmas from the Oldies Club
Just a quick message to all the many lovely Oldies Club supporters, donors, volunteers and friends to say: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT and HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
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Christmas Virtual Street Collection ~ help us raise £ before Christmas
Hello! We have prepared the scene for our Christmas Virtual Street Collection, which has just opened, in the run-up to Christmas, to raise as much money as possible to help the dogs in Oldies Club care. We’d be very grateful if you’d make a donation to our virtual collection by clicking HERE. Please tell your […]
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Kasha (NAWT, Berkshire)
1/9/16 – Sad news, Kasha had to be put to sleep as she was losing the battle against cancer which had spread quickly into her back legs and hip.
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Casper (Senior Staffy Club, kennelled Stafford)
21/02/2016 – Casper found his home 6 weeks ago but he started having fits last week. He had a fit last night and was taken to the vet. While he was sedated, they found a brain tumour and his ownerss had to make the difficult decision to let him go. At least he got to live out his last few days in a warm, loving home.
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Harvey – seasoned traveller and slimmer of the year
When Harvey arrived in his Oldies Club foster home, he was a large boy – maybe a bit too large. His passion for cake had made him a rather chubby chap so he had to go on a strict diet. Last spring, he met the lovely people who were to become his new owners and he moved […]
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The Secret Diary of a Collie by Luli aged 13 and ¾.
Lovely Collie Luli was rehomed 11 months ago to a wonderful home and loves to regale us with what she is up to in her new home. Here is one of the snippets from her diary. “She deliberately slept in this morning which meant that one was urgently in need of going out. After dithering […]
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Sally (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
We are very sad to have to update this page with the news that little Sally has passed away :(
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(Now closed for Christmas sponsorships) Please sponsor an Oldie
*We are now very close to Christmas and it is no longer possible to sponsor an oldie to receive a Christmas sponsor pack by post in time for Christmas. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored as a Christmas gift.* *If you wish to sponsor an Oldie for a Christmas gift, please ensure that your […]
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Pottering Patch (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
2 December 2016 ~ We are very sorry to have to update Patch’s page with the sad news that our dear boy has passed away :-(. Our thoughts are with his foster family, who gave him the most wonderful, loving home for his time with Oldies Club. Sleep tight lovely boy x Patch is 14 […]
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Oldies Club 2016 Calendar – Sold Out
14/01/16 All calendars have now sold. Thanks to all who have purchased one. Oldies Club 2016 Desk Calendar are now available to purchase. The calendar is priced at £6.75 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 […]
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Help us raise £ while shopping online this Christmas
When you are shopping online for Christmas presents (or at any other time of year), please consider signing up with easy fundraising, to help raise funds for Oldies Club.
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Not nutty, Nutty (Oldies Club, fostered Northants)
We are so sorry to have to update with the sad news that, after a short illness, Nutty deteriorated dramatically, to the point where she had to be put to sleep to save her any suffering. Our thoughts are with Nutty’s lovely foster carer who had taken such good care of our special girl since she came into the Oldies Club rescue. Sleep tight little Nutty.
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Vinnie is having a wonderful life (Oldies Club)
Vinnie, the Springer spaniel cross has found himself the perfect new home. Now he can put all the sadness behind him and enjoy every minute of his new life.
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Sandy (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincs)
1/11/15 – Sad news that dear little Sandy has passed away. He was very much loved in his foster home and our thoughts are with his foster family.
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Amy (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Notts)
22/10/2015 Amy went to the vets today to check her eye and teeth – very sadly, they said that she wouldn’t survive the operation that she needed and recommended to let her go while she was with them. So we are devastated to say that Amy has been put to sleep this morning.
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Oldies Club supporters doing energetic things to raise £!
A number of Oldies Club adopters/supporters are taking part in rather energetic events to raise much-needed funds to help us continue our work rescuing and rehoming older dogs. Please support them. All donations are very much appreciated :-) ************* Toni, who adopted the scrumptious Simba from us, is running the Bristol to Bath Marathon on […]
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