Seniors for Seniors

Dogs can offer older people companionship, provide a reason to get out of the house, and offer many health benefits associated with daily walking. However, it is understandable that older people feel unable to take on the responsibility of puppies and younger dogs.

We often take in older dogs from owners who can no longer care for them. That's where our Seniors for Seniors program comes in. This program aims to support the re-homing of refuge dogs over 7 years old with older people, who may not want a younger dog. We maintain a register of people willing to adopt an older dog and make contact when a suitable dog arrives at the Refuge.

If you are interested in teaching an old dog new tricks, contact the Refuge to register for the program.

Through the Seniors for Seniors program, we hope to match people with exactly the right dog and, in doing so, enable our older dogs to find a good home where they will be well cared for.

You can also help the Refuge to continue caring for and rehoming lost and abandoned dogs in Perth by leaving a gift in your will. For further information, visit our Bequests page.

Older dogs currently at the Refuge


Millie D.O.B. - APR 2001 \| Female \| Silky Terrier Millie has been a much loved companion and adored by her previous owner. She is a sweet and independent girl who knows what she wants and everything is on her terms. She does love sitting in your lap and being close to you. MY IDEAL HOME: I would be the perfect companion for a retire person or couple who will take me everywhere with them and let me inside when they are home. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a stroll around the block. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with teenagers. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I would prefer to be the only dog.	Sam D.O.B. ~ JAN 2003 \| Male \| Labrador X Sam is great older gentleman who loves his outings and walks. He is currently on foster and his foster carer describes him as a joy to have around - he's a great companion and a very polite boy. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love a calm household where I can get plenty of cuddles. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a daily walk and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with a family with children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet. .	Jax D.O.B. ~ 2000 \| Male \| Terrier X Details coming soon. MY IDEAL HOME: MY ENERGY LEVEL: MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS:

Sam D.O.B. ~ JAN 2003 \| Male \| Labrador X Sam is a great older gentleman who loves his outings and walks. He is currently on foster and his foster carer describes him as a joy to have around - he's a great companion and a very polite boy. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love a calm household where I can get plenty of cuddles. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a daily walk and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with a family with children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	Jock DOB - 2005 \| Male \| Blue Heeler X Rotti Jock is a boy who is full of life! He is an outgoing and happy boy who has energy to burn. He can be a tad boisterous but is very eager to please. Overall, he's a great dog. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love an active family who will provide plenty of stimulation to exercise my mind and body. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I am full of beans and love plenty of playtime and stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with calm, dog savvy children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet, however cats may not be my friend.	Jacks DOB - FEB 2003 \| Male \| Bull Mastiff X Staffy Jacks is such a happy, sweet and outgoing boy. He greets you with a big smile on his face. He loves to show his doggy skills - he sits, he drops and shakes hands. He also loves playing with toys. MY IDEAL HOME: I love being included as part of the inside family. I love human company so am not suited to being an outside only dog. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I love daily walks and plenty of stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I would love a home with dog savvy children over 12 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I'd prefer to be the only pet.


Millie D.O.B. - APR 2001 \| Female \| Silky Terrier Millie has been a much loved companion and adored by her previous owner. She is a sweet and independent girl who knows what she wants and everything is on her terms. She does love sitting in your lap and being close to you. MY IDEAL HOME: I would be the perfect companion for a retire person or couple who will take me everywhere with them and let me inside when they are home. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a stroll around the block. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with teenagers. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I would prefer to be the only dog.	Sam D.O.B. ~ JAN 2003 \| Male \| Labrador X Sam is great older gentleman who loves his outings and walks. He is currently on foster and his foster carer describes him as a joy to have around - he's a great companion and a very polite boy. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love a calm household where I can get plenty of cuddles. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a daily walk and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with a family with children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet. .	Jax D.O.B. ~ 2000 \| Male \| Terrier X Details coming soon. MY IDEAL HOME: MY ENERGY LEVEL: MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS:

Sam D.O.B. ~ JAN 2003 \| Male \| Labrador X Sam is a great older gentleman who loves his outings and walks. He is currently on foster and his foster carer describes him as a joy to have around - he's a great companion and a very polite boy. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love a calm household where I can get plenty of cuddles. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a daily walk and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with a family with children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	Jock DOB - 2005 \| Male \| Blue Heeler X Rotti Jock is a boy who is full of life! He is an outgoing and happy boy who has energy to burn. He can be a tad boisterous but is very eager to please. Overall, he's a great dog. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love an active family who will provide plenty of stimulation to exercise my mind and body. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I am full of beans and love plenty of playtime and stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with calm, dog savvy children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet, however cats may not be my friend.	Jacks DOB - FEB 2003 \| Male \| Bull Mastiff X Staffy Jacks is such a happy, sweet and outgoing boy. He greets you with a big smile on his face. He loves to show his doggy skills - he sits, he drops and shakes hands. He also loves playing with toys. MY IDEAL HOME: I love being included as part of the inside family. I love human company so am not suited to being an outside only dog. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I love daily walks and plenty of stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I would love a home with dog savvy children over 12 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I'd prefer to be the only pet.

Dogs for Adoption

Seniors for Seniors

Older dogs currently at the Refuge

Millie

Sam

Jax

Sam

Jock

Jacks