Introduction
This page is devoted to the Golden Oldies. Dobermann Welfare has
been fortunate enough to find fosters for a number of these Old Aged
Pensioner's of the Dobe world - I have given details of them here and
hope that their stories will inspire you to help.
The Dobermann Welfare Association has, from time to time, taken in
dogs and bitches that are either too old to home, or have serious
health problems that have made them impossible to home, although
every effort to home the dog is made prior to them going on the
scheme. It is a lot to ask a family to take on say, a ten year old
dog, knowing that they can only expect at best, a few years of normal
life with their new dog, and that they have to look forward to
mounting veterinary bills, and eventual heartbreak. In all cases,
veterinary advice is sought, and should the advice be that the dog
should not continue by reason of ill health, then the dog is finally
put to rest.
The dogs all enjoy their lives, and if they were one of our own
dogs, we would continue to love and care for them until the end of
their days, this the Dobermann Welfare Association, and more
importantly our foster homes, have undertaken to do.
Of course, there are also several Golden Oldies who are still in
kennels waiting for a good home in which to see out their twilight
years. Details of some of these deserving Dobes can be found here -
why not read about them, and if you would like to foster one, please
get in touch.
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Become a Patron of the
Golden Oldies
Alternatively, you could become a Patron of the Golden Oldies
Scheme. As a patron, you will receive the Golden Oldies newsletter
twice a year, and you would be welcome to visit (by prior
arrangement), any of the fostered Dobes, and their foster parents. If
you would like any more information on the scheme, please contact Pam
Whittle on: 01455 220703, and she will be pleased to help.
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Some re-homed
'Oldies':
Jessie
Fostered in Devon. A 7 year old liver and tan bitch whose owner
was murdered. She is very disturbed, which is understandable
considering the circumstances.
Connie
Connie is four years old and is Black and Tan. She dislikes other
dogs and bitches.
Jack
Jack is an extremely powerful heavy boned black and tan male. He
is entire and 5 - 6 years old.
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Golden Oldies waiting for
new homes
Haidee
An 11 year old black and tan spayed bitch. Haidee's owner died, so
has now found herself in a temporary foster home. She desperately
needs a more permanent foster home. Haidee would be happier as an
only dog as she has severe arthirits and doesn't like to be jostled
about. She doesn't like small children , but will tolerate older ones
if they are very careful with her. She is very sweet and she still
enjoys her walks, although she can't walk very far. She has several
short walks a day and enjoys pottering around in the garden.
Update on Haidee
Haidee's foster family have just been blessed with a new baby, and
for the time being have decided to keep her on. She has shown no sign
at all of disliking the baby, if anything, she has took no notice of
it. Haidee doesn't have much time left for this earth now, so it is
nice to know that she will never be in kennels again. Everyone at
Dobermann Welfare thanks them enormously for the chance Haidee has
been given of a permanent foster home.
Update 15 February 1998
Poor Haidee sadly died, probably of a broken heart. She refused to
eat anything at all, and died peacefully. She will now be re-united
with her deceased owner, and wil be running around gracefully again
at the Rainbow Bridge.
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