Hello, we have been looking for a while now as our wheaten cross bitch passed aged 14. We have a 14yr old male rescue, been with us for 10 years. He is a gsd x lad mix. He's active and very, very gentle. We would like to offer a home to another older dog, as Rigsby misses doggie company a lot.

We would like something over 9yrs old and possibly springer or staffie size. We are thinking another bitch would be best and would love to offer a home to one of the poor staffies that seem to be filling up the rescues/private adverts. Unfortunately, the ones we come across are either too young/not good with other dogs/or so far away that dragging Rigsby there several times for introductions would be difficult. We tried one rescue and on the second introduction Rigsby got bullied and nipped.

We do look on the 3 staffie rescue sites. We are in Devizes, Wiltshire and willing to travel up to 40 miles/pass homechecks/make a donation to dog charity or donation on your behalf to doggie charity if its a private homing.

Thanks for reading.

Fingers and paws crossed for replies,

Max, Bob and Rigsby

Have you checked out the Oldies Club? They are a brilliant rescue specifically rehoming 'Oldies'...but as I'm sure you know even those considered 'old' are usually full of life and have years of love left in them.

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Yes thanks JSR, we are looking on the oldies club and that is where we found the NAWT oldie we introduced to Rigsby. We're checking regular - seems they have loads that are too far away. NAWT ask for 3 doggie introductions and that's a lot of airmiles in my little car for Rigsby. We just hoped for something nearer Devizes as Rigsby doesn't travel too well nowadays. Thanks again, and we will keep checking the oldies site.

Have you tried a retired greyhound? I currently have one to rehome sadly. But if you want to know more pm me x

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Hi Rachybobs, thanks for the reply. We really would like a smaller dog. I looked after my friends lurcher and love the gentle calm nature they tend to have, but we need something thats going to get in the back of my vw polo with Rigsby - short journeys to the canal. Good luck with homing yours x

Keep an eye on dogsblog, they usually have a good selection of rescues. Sorry I've not clue of your area but is worth a look too, they have alot of smaller rescues listing dogs. Shame you aren't nearer me, I've got a LOVELY little jrt cross girlie who is up for rehoming via my friends rescue. She's a dream girl..I'd have grabbed her myself but my bitch won't allow other bitches in the house!!

JSR, Thanks for the info about dogsblog we have had a look and there's lots on there.