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Marnis (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berkshire)
23.10.12. Sadly poor little Marnis had to be put to sleep as she had multiple tumours all over her intestines. Rest in peace Marnis.
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Springer (Private rehoming, Surrey)
3/12/12 Poor Springer has had to be put to sleep after the vets found an inoperable tumour. Run free Springer :(
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Snowy Westie (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
Snowy Westie, also known as ‘Snowy Sausage’ is a funny little character whose world seems to pretty much revolve around sausages. He is going to stay in Oldies Club care, so please read his story and see if you would be able to help us keep him in sausages and of course love and care for the rest of his days..
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Happy 17th Birthday to sponsor dog Trish!
Today we wish little Trish, one of our gorgeous Oldies Club sponsor dogs, a very Happy 17th Birthday! Yes, dear little Trish has reached a wonderful 17 years of age :)
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Fosterers Needed
Have you got what it takes to be a fosterer for Oldies Club? We rely on our fosterers to assess dogs in their home and advise us on what type of home the dog in their care needs. Fostering may be only for a couple of weeks, while any medical care is given and while […]
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Little laid-back Lucy (Oldies Club, fostered Tyne & Wear)
8/10/12 We are very sad to update with the news that little Lucy became very unwell at the weekend. She saw the emergency vet, and scans revealed that she had tumours on her kidneys, liver and windpipe. There was no hope for Lucy and the kindest thing was to let her go. Our thoughts are with Lucy’s dedicated foster carer who has cared for Lucy so very well.
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Molly Basset (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
Molly Basset has suffered some sad times and ill health, but continues to enjoy life and has charmed her fosterers with her funny Basset ways. Typically of her breed she is quite a character and very easy to love. She will stay in her foster to home to be cared for in her retirement, so please read her story and drool over her photos – she would be thrilled if you chose to help sponsor her.
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Harriet (RSPCA Sheffield)
5/11/12 Harriet has found a new home!
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Presley Girl (RSPCA Sheffield)
31/5/13 Presley’s found a home!
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Jack (RSPCA Sheffield)
5/11/12 Jack has found a new home!
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Tina – looking for someone special! (Oldies Club, fostered Kent)
15/10/12 Tina has gone to her wonderful new home! Happy days now Tina. :)
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Changes at Oldies Club
We are very sorry to announce that Fiona Chalk has made the decision to step down as Chair and trustee of Oldies Club. Fiona has been our Chair since 2008, one of our foster coordinators, and an important member of the team right from the start, so we are very sorry to lose her as […]
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Chica (Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London)
29/9/12 Chica sadly had to be put to sleep recently. Sleep tight Chica :(
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Transport Team Volunteer Required
The Oldies Club Transport team is looking for someone to join us to assist in the moving older dogs into their foster homes. The post requires computer literacy, logistical and communication skills, use of social media & forums, a good knowledge of UK geography and a lot of patience. As part of a team you […]
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2012 Summer Newsletter
Our Summer Newsletter is now available to view HERE . Apologies for the delay. A big thank you to all who have contributed to this edition. We hope you enjoy reading it.
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Brave little Tong – two years on (Oldies Club)
Just look at this fabulous face! Read here how this sweet little girl is doing.
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Felix (Cats Protection, Sussex)
11/1/13 – Felix has found a home!
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Poppy (Cats Protection, Sussex)
27/12/12 – We just received this very sad update from Cats Protection about Poppy: “Unfortunately I have some very sad news: last week Poppy, one of the two diabetic cats in our care, had to be put to sleep. An ultrasound revealed multiple tumours all over her intestines so we had to let her go to Rainbow Bridge. Our homing wing won’t be the same without her bright and cheeky presence and Poppy will be missed by staff, volunteers and visitors alike.”
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Jackey (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berkshire)
7/1/13 – Jackey has found a home!
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Boo (The Ark, Lincolnshire Coast)
2/2/13 Such sad news about poor little Boo. She suddenly became seriously ill and had to be put to sleep. Sleep tight Boo. :(
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