Please view here to see it: http://www.oldies.org.uk/?p=84262
This is their profile on the rescues website:
Doris and Dixie
This gorgeous pair must be rehomed together. To research why having two oldies together is a good idea click HERE
Most people want a perfect dog. If you are one of those people read no further. If you are special enough to be kind to an old pair who have had it tough then please open your heart with love and read the sad story of this pair.
The history and background of Doris and Dixie affects their behaviour so it is worth explaining so you get a better understanding of how they view the world and how they conduct themselves. You just have to have a lot of sympathy for them, it is not their fault how they behave it is the way they have been treated.
Doris and Dixie have always lived together and have lead an extremely sheltered life, having never been taken for walks, only let out in the garden. This puts them at an appalling disadvantage. Everything in the world is new and frightening, although their confidence is growing daily. Their seclusion and lack of socialisation as youngsters explains why they bark and things they meet on a walk like people, dogs, traffic, bicycles etc. It also highlights the need to for a home where they will be given patience and love and gradual exposure to things over time.
Both are ten years old and have been together all their lives and are so closely bonded. They have little tiffs but nothing serious and they absolutely love one another so we cannot possibly split them.
They are being fostered on a small holding and when they arrived they were very nervous but every day they settle better and now confidently explore the fields off lead. They are very loving and affectionate dogs who need a quiet, calm home with gentle kind people who have loads of patience.
They love going for walks on the moors they can be let off lead, they love running around and have good recall.and they come back home so happy after a walk no matter what the weather.
If walked in the town with people about they just get so stressed so will bark at people, bicycles and dogs and walking them is just not enjoyable. For relaxed, happy dogs they need to walk in quiet countryside with no-one about which they really enjoy.
They wear little coats to keep them warm in the rain.
These dogs are would be too nervous to live with the noise and chaos of children they need a quiet household.
Both dogs are very loving and affectionate and love to be cuddled but as their behaviour outside is fearful they need experienced, calm, patient dog owners.
We are looking for a loving forever home with a large secure garden and quiet country walks, no children, and people who really know what they are doing with dogs. They need to be walked where there is no traffic, not many people or dogs, just calm gentle walks three times a day and a nice garden to play in.
They DON'T demand a lot of attention and don't ask for a lot out of life and they still have many years left in them and they so deserve a second chance of a forever home.
NO CHILDREN
It will help if you have a sense of humour as they are funny little dogs that make you laugh and you have to see the funny side of their quirky nature. We need real dog lovers, people who truly understand and have sympathy for dogs.
We have spent a lot of money on vet and groomer to get them into the best condition for rehoming.
Neutered, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, they have been to the vets for a full dental clean and polish with removal of any rotten teeth, and at the same time they were clipped to tidy them up by a professional dog groomer who also trimmed their nails. They had a bath so are nice and clean.
I know Bunny is gorgeus... I know she is the typical rescue dog everyone is looking for and with a lot of interest shown already, not everyone will be able to have her. We haven't even added a profile for Bunny yet, people are basing her on the little bit on facebook but it does not describe who she is. Bunny will need a very special home, with quiet owners who will give her time to gain her trust in them, she is just about getting used to me now. She needs someone who already has a young, active dog because Bunny needs a dog friend to play with! So even Bunny has her specific home wanted, just like Doris and Dixie but the poor couple keep getting pushed aside, as the adorable, younger dogs come in but whats wrong with an older couple of dogs? A pair that have their very own unique, funny personalities. Please think of them when the new dogs come in and please share them all over facebook!
Anyway heres to end on a more positive note!
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